We asked. You answered. How you Envision Durham.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Planning Division is pleased to share a summary of feedback from the introductory Public Opinion Survey and the related activities undertaken during the launch of Envision Durham, the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP). Community feedback allows us to work together to improve service delivery and build a better community. Thank you to everyone who has participated in the MCR thus far, we value your opinion.

When: The Envision Durham Public Opinion Survey Summary is available now. Additional opportunities to get involved and provide your feedback are currently available through the theme-based discussion papers, available on the Envision Durham web page.

Where: Visit durham.ca/EnvisionDurham to review the summary, and to access discussion papers on the Environment and Greenlands System, Growth Management–Urban System, Climate Change and Sustainability, and the Agriculture and Rural System.

Why: Public input is essential to the success of Envision Durham. The introductory Public Opinion Survey provided an early opportunity for interested individuals, regardless of existing planning-related knowledge or experience, to share their views and vision for Durham Region. Common themes included: balancing population growth with employment growth; protecting and enhancing rural landscapes and the natural environment; increasing economic development, job and transit opportunities; and the need to intensify (rather than build outward) yet maintain the elements that make Durham Region a great place to live, work, play, grow and invest.

Note: Envision Durham is an opportunity to plan for change, by establishing a progressive and forward-looking planning vision for the region to 2041. Our vision is to create healthy and complete, sustainable communities within the region, and shape Durham into a great place to live, work, play, grow and invest.

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