Ontario Land Use Planning Right Now: Putting the New Pieces Together
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After years of public consultation, Ontario’s revised Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (the “PPS, 2024”) has been finalized and will take effect on October 20, 2024. The PPS, 2024 replaces both A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, integrating them into a single province-wide planning document.
With a focus on intensification and freeing up new land for development, the provincial government envisions that the PPS, 2024 will set the stage for a “long-term building boom.” Key changes include specific policies for large and fast-growing municipalities, an emphasis on building more homes, and revised policies related to settlement areas, strategic growth areas and major transit station areas. The PPS, 2024 is expected to apply to all municipal decisions affecting planning matters made on or after its implementation date.
Join members of our Aird & Berlis Municipal & Land Use Planning Group as they discuss the significant updates in Ontario’s municipal land use policies and what stakeholders should anticipate in the new planning landscape.
Topics include:
- Changes in land availability for developments and intensification priorities
- Effects on municipal decision-making concerning approvals and planning processes
- Expected impact on large and fast-growing municipalities
- Changes in land use compatibility for agricultural lands and employment areas
- Understanding new or modified policies and definitions introduced in PPS, 2024
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Laura thoroughly understands the environment in which her clients operate and offers advice that suits the broader context.
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Patrick excels at narrowing issues through research and consensus and devising comprehensive solutions.
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Naomi is skilled at negotiating with multiple stakeholders on complex municipal and land use planning matters.
