Population, Housing, and Employment Analysis Reviewed housing development patterns, trends, needs, affordability, and estimated employment and population capacity at full build out. Total 28,200 people could be accommodated in the current Secondary Plan Area (SPA) at full build-out. Total 56,200 people projected by 2031 in Area Subject to New Secondary Plan. Total 80,670 people at full build out in Area Subject to New Secondary Plan. Total 25,500 jobs at full build out.
Cultural Plan Input Ensures that culture and heritage is an integral part of the future vision for Brooklin. Recommended 4 Strategic Directions for future actions: 1. Support a Strong and Vital Downtown; 2. Ensure Responsive and Accessible Cultural Programs; 3. Increase Collaboration and Coordination of Activities; 4. Encourage Integrated Cultural Planning in the Town.
Stage One Overview and Policy Gap Analysis Considered past Brooklin-focused studies and public input. Summarized background studies. Reviewed existing policy framework and policy amendments. Identified areas where further policy detail or refinement is needed: Residential built form policies; Residential density policies; Retail and mixed use policies; Further detailed policies to implement draft amendments from the ongoing Official Plan review; Policies to direct built form in the Brooklin Major Central Area; and Policies to create a complete and healthy community, support walking, cycling and public transportation.
Parks and Recreation Facility Needs Determined parks and recreation needs 48 hectares required to accommodate recreational facilities Additional passive parkland needed Indoor Twin pad arena Indoor aquatics centre Active living & wellness space Indoor walking/running track Multi-purpose program space Outdoor 7 soccer fields 6 ball diamonds 1 multi-use field 8 tennis courts 6 multi-use courts 1 splash pad 1 skateboard park
Stage One Public Input Public feedback originates from: Public Information Centre #1, held in April 2014, On-line survey held from April through to June 2014. Issues and ideas repeatedly raised: Maintain the Small-Town Feel, Maintain and improve the vibrancy of the Downtown, Protecting the Heritage Character, Desire for improved walking and cycling infrastructure, Desire for more shopping, restaurants, and more grocery stores, and Expressed desire for more local jobs. On-line survey asked Places I Like, Places I Visit, Places I want Improved. Places I Like
Places I Visit Places I want Improved
Retail/Commercial Space Needs Reviewed & forecasted commercial space requirements in Brooklin and Whitby. Forecast of new space warranted by commercial type by 2031 and at full build out in Brooklin: Commercial Type Existing 2014 By 2031 Full build-out Department Store type 392,000 sq.ft. 1.2 million sq.ft. 2 million sq.ft. Food/Supermarket 49,000 sq.ft. 200,000 sq.ft. 320,000 sq.ft. All Other 31,000 sq.ft. 615,000 sq.ft. 1.1 million sq.ft. Survey of merchants in Brooklin: What are your major concerns about doing business in Brooklin? No concerns or did not know, at 19%, Highway #407 construction, at 15%, Increasing competition, at 12%, Traffic congestion and lack of parking, each with 11%, Construction and rent increasing, each with 10%. What do you think the Town could do to assist retailing in Whitby? Nothing or did not know, at 31%, Support local business with free signage/advertising, at 20% Reduced taxes, at 15%.
Ecological Land Classification
Ecological Land Classification
Aquatic Resources Natural Heritage System (NHS)
Hydrogeological Study
Watershed Planning, Natural Hazards and Stormwater Management The purpose of this study is to identify: Watershed boundaries and drainage patterns Existing policy on natural hazards and Stormwater Management (SWM) Preliminary limits of hazard lands Identify stormwater management design criteria for water quality and quantity control Preliminary SWM concept illustrating locations of proposed SWM facilities Input to secondary plan policies regarding hazard lands and SWM Future study needs to address SWM and hazard land delineation at the Sub-Area/Draft Plan of Subdivision stage Study area subwatersheds
Watershed Planning, Natural Hazards and Stormwater Management Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority regulated areas Existing regional storm floodplains
Completed to date: Watershed Planning, Natural Hazards and Stormwater Management Identified watersheds and drainage patterns Stormwater Management (SWM) and hazard land policy review Flood hazard areas and preliminary SWM design criteria and concept Next Steps: Provide input to land use options from SWM and natural hazards perspectives including completion of conceptual hydrology and hydraulics modeling of study area watersheds Continue to integrate study findings with other environmental and planning disciplines. Preliminary SWM concept
Cultural Heritage Resources
Cultural Heritage Resources
Cultural Heritage Resources
Potential Intensification Identified & assessed potential intensification opportunities. 4 general intensification areas. 1,800 units could be achieved by 2031. Long term potential for up to 2,700 units. Opportunities Area A- Downtown South-Baldwin St/Winchester Rd Mixed-use and Mid-rise form. Photo Thatcher Imboden Photo - Momentum Developments
Potential Intensification Opportunities Area B- Downtown (North) Mixed-use, along Baldwin St mainly low-rise. Photo Brooklin Heritage Conservation District Plan Photo Thetorontoblog.com Area C- Baldwin St North Mixed-use, some low-rise and townhouses. Photo RegionalArchitects Area D- Winchester Rd East Predominantly low-rise residential.
Community Facilities Needs Analysis Existing facilities identified, included: Places of worship, schools, libraries, community centres and emergency services. Service providers directly contacted for feedback. Additional Needed to 2031 9 public elementary schools 2 public secondary schools 3 Catholic elementary schools 1 Emergency Services Hall 1 district library (through expansion or replacement of existing library) Additional Needed Beyond 2031 to full build-out 5 public elementary schools 2 public secondary schools 1 or 2 Catholic elementary schools