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Town endorses new Official Plan to guide Town growth and development
Aurora Town Council adopted the Official Plan following extensive review and public consultation over the last four years.
Over the next 30 years Aurora will continue to grow and change. It is expected that in 30 years an additional 23,100 people will move to our town and call Aurora home. Over that same time period, an additional 10,600 jobs will be created for people to work in Aurora. In total, by 2051 it is predicted that Aurora will grow to a population of 85,800 and have a job marketContinue reading
Town endorses new Official Plan to guide Town growth and development
Aurora Town Council adopted the Official Plan following extensive review and public consultation over the last four years.
Over the next 30 years Aurora will continue to grow and change. It is expected that in 30 years an additional 23,100 people will move to our town and call Aurora home. Over that same time period, an additional 10,600 jobs will be created for people to work in Aurora. In total, by 2051 it is predicted that Aurora will grow to a population of 85,800 and have a job market with more than 41,600 jobs.
Some of the key changes and enhancements in the Plan include:
- Policies to promote and prioritize the provision of affordable housing
- Directs growth to newly characterized strategic growth areas
- Focus on gentle intensification within existing residential neighbourhoods
- Policies for climate change resilience, natural heritage protection and cultural heritage preservation
- Prioritization of active transportation including improvement of sidewalks and cycling infrastructure The adopted plan is now pending final approval by Regional Municipality of York.
Thank you for helping to shape this important blueprint for our Town's future.
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almost 4 years agoWhat is your vision for the future of our Town?
Town Park YIMBYover 1 year agoAurora: a Town not a City with a Suburban planning policy that requires cars & parking lots all over to access basic goods & services
Make our neighbourhoods complete & walkable.
0 comment1Town Park YIMBYover 1 year ago"Appropriate" development to ensure the "appropriate" people live in the "appropriate" area to be decided by whom exactly?
Mixed neighbourhoods build a better society.
0 comment0AuroraHomealmost 4 years agoAurora needs a Costco. In the old Rona location
0 comment0New Residentover 2 years agoConnect the Arboretum to communities west of Industrial Parkway North
There should be a level crossing west of Industrial Parkway North to connect the Arboretum to the communities to the west of the Parkway, between Wellington and St. Johns. Currently having to walk 45 min or more through Yonge, Wellington or St John's discourages from walking and enjoying the links to the many other trails throughout the city. Having to drive should be the last thing if you actually live in the same area.
0 comment0Town Park YIMBYover 1 year agoCreate an official document that protects everyone with a home from those without access to housing. That seems fair.
What housing supply issue?
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Document Library
- Town of Aurora Official Plan- January 2024 (30.6 MB) (pdf)
- MEDIA RELEASE-Town endorses new Official Plan to guide Town growth and development (275 KB) (pdf)
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Aurora OPR Draft Plan
- FINAL DRAFT Aurora Official Plan Nov 2023 (15.4 MB) (pdf)
- Draft Aurora Official Plan June 2022 (17.5 MB) (pdf)
- Draft Aurora Official Plan- February 2023 (15.7 MB) (pdf)
- Aurora Official Plan Schedules-February 2023 (12.1 MB) (pdf)
- Aurora OPR Phase-4: Engagement Summary (6.41 MB) (pdf)
- Aurora OPR_Public Open House_Presentation_April 17 2023 (24.9 MB) (pdf)
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Aurora OPR Discussion Papers
- Policy Gap Discussion Paper (7.24 MB) (pdf)
- Natural Heritage Discussion Paper (4.37 MB) (pdf)
- Transportation Infrastructure Discussion Paper (4.96 MB) (pdf)
- Growth Management Discussion Paper (10.8 MB) (pdf)
- Cultural Heritage Discussion Paper (8.56 MB) (pdf)
- Complete Communities Discussion Paper (7.27 MB) (pdf)
- Phase Three Engagement
- Phase Two Engagement
- Aurora OPR Public Open Houses- Slides
- Phase One Engagement
- 2010 Town of Aurora Official Plan (7.14 MB) (pdf)
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