The City of Oshawa is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Official Plan of the blueprint that guides how Oshawa will grow for years to come, and they want your input.

The Oshawa Official Plan sets out the land use policy directions for long-term growth and development in the city, and manages and guides the physical form and growth of the city. To help generate ideas, the City’s Planning Services department will be releasing a Discussion Paper about the Official Plan Review that explains why the Official Plan is important, provides details about the Official Plan Review process and identifies potential key themes that will be explored.

Have your say

Community members are encouraged to read the Discussion Paper (anticipated to be released by mid-April 2024) and share their feedback using one or more of the following ways:

  • Attend aSpecial Meeting of Council on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., to be held in the Council Chamber at Oshawa City Hall located at 50 Centre St. S.; or
  • Complete a feedback form on Connect Oshawa (ConnectOshawa.ca/OPReview) or on paper at Service Oshawa, located at City Hall (50 Centre St. S.).

Feedback will be received until 12 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 and will be considered in a future staff report to be presented to the Economic and Development Services Committee.

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