Official Plan Review
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6-8 p.m. |
In the next 15-25 years, Halton Hills is expected to grow significantly. With a projected population of 132,000 people and 65,000 jobs by 2051, we need a plan that reflects today's municipality and preserves our community's character while creating a new vision for the future.
The new Official Plan will also implement provincial policy directions, align with related background studies and recognize Council’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan priorities.
Register today to receive updates directly to your inbox and stay in the loop on upcoming public engagement events, feedback opportunities, available resources, and more. Visit our Official Plan Review webpage to learn more about the Halton Hills Official Plan.
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Join us for the first OPR Public Open House
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Mark your calendars and join us to learn more about Halton Hills’ Official Plan Review (OPR) at our first Public Open House this June. With Halton Hills expected to grow in the coming years, we need a plan that will grow with us. This is your chance to learn about the Town’s approach to the OPR, most importantly, how we plan to preserve our community’s character while creating a vision for the future that aligns with provincial policies and our current strategic plan.
Save the Date:
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre (9 Church Street, Georgetown)
Join us for a brief presentation followed by interactive activities where you will have the opportunity to provide feedback on key project focus areas and more. Everyone is encouraged to participate; however, space is limited, so please make sure to register*.
Parking at the Cultural Centre is limited, additional parking is available in the Edith Street and Main Street Parking Lots. The Town has also arranged a FREE ActiVan shuttle for residents in need of alternate transportation to the Open House. The shuttle departs from Acton Arena at 5:30 p.m., with the return shuttle departing from the John Elliott Theatre at 8 p.m.
Contribute to the Official Plan Review:
Complete our brief launch survey before the June 27 deadline
Drop a pin on our interactive map and tell us what you love about Halton Hills
Subscribe to our project page for ongoing updates
*Registration is not mandatory. However, due to limited space, we encourage residents to register so staff can ensure accommodation and communicate important updates about the open house.
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Calling Local Artists!
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Project: Official Plan Consultation - Artist Facilitated
Artist Fee: $3,000
Submission Deadline: June 17, 2025 by 5 p.m.Professional Canadian artists are invited to facilitate a creative engagement session that captures public input on the community’s future vision. The selected artist will design and lead an interactive workshop, then produce a final artistic piece—any medium is welcome—that reflects the ideas and feedback gathered.
Read the full Call for Artists: Official Plan Consultation
Eligibility:
This request for proposals is open to professional Canadian artists*. Artists must be able to travel to Halton Hills to run the session. The Town is looking for proposals from various disciplines, including, but not limited to, visual art, dance, media arts, music, craft, poetry and storytelling.
*As per the Town of Halton Hills Public Art Policy (2016) an artist is: A person, who is objectively recognized as an artist, possesses training, skill, and/or experience in his or her artistic discipline; is active in and committed to his or her art practice, and has a history of public presentation.
Budget
The commissioned artist will receive $3,000 + HST (if applicable) Canadian Dollars*.
*This fee includes (but is not limited to) submission of the proposal, workshop preparation, materials, coordination and technical consultations including approvals or other expertise as required, preparation of any information and/or documentation, attendance at meetings and site visits, travel to the site and to meetings as required, facilitation, creation and presentation of final product.
Anticipated Schedule
It is expected that the commissioned artist will comply with the project’s general timeline dates as highlighted below. Please note dates are subject to change:
- May 20, 2025 - Launch call for proposals
- June 17, 2025 - Deadline for artist submissions by 5 p.m. EDT
- June 23, 2025 (week of) - Art Selection Panel meets to review proposals and choose a successful candidate
- July 23, 2025 - Successful artist notified and contract finalized
- Fall 2025 - Community engagement session
- Winter 2025 - Presentation/unveliing event
Considerations for the Artwork:
Artists should consider the following when creating their submissions:
- Advertising of any type is not permitted, therefore logos, phrases or branding for any business, product, service or private interest, other than the Town of Halton Hills should be avoided;
- Proposals must not contain content in breach of any intellectual property, trademarks, brands, or images of vulgar, offensive or illegal activity. Artwork may not promote a political party or election candidate; promote tobacco, alcohol or marijuana use; present demeaning or derogatory portrayals of individuals or groups; or contain anything which, in light of generally prevailing community standards is likely to cause deep or widespread offence.
Find the full Official Plan Consultation Call to Artists on the Town's website: haltonhills.ca/CallForArtists
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What is the Halton Hills Official Plan Review?
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Learn about the Halton Hills Official Plan Review
Who's Listening
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Planning Policy
Phone (905) 873-2600 ext 2900 Email opreview@haltonhills.ca
