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HomeBusiness and DevelopmentDevelopment PlanningUrban Design

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Urban design shapes places for people through the location, look and purpose of buildings, streets, neighbourhoods and districts in our community. Milton’s goal is to create successful, vibrant places where people want to live, work, and play.

Design guidelines

Our design guidelines assist with the interpretation of Official Plan policies and zoning by-laws, and provide design direction for development proposals and Milton projects to ensure design quality and to meet the needs of both the built and natural environment.

Our design guidelines:

  • Boyne Survey Secondary Plan Urban Design Guidelines
  • Central Business District Secondary Plan Urban Design Guidelines
  • Derry Green Corporate Business Park Urban Design Guidelines
  • Draft Sherwood Survey Secondary Plan Urban Design Guidelines
  • Milton 401 Business Park Urban Design Guidelines
  • Milton East Urban Design Guidelines
  • Milton Mobility Hub/MTSA Urban Design Guidelines
  • Trail & Cycling Facility Design: A Designer’s Toolbox
  • Design Guidelines for School Site and Adjacent Lands Planning
  • Mid-Rise Guidelines
  • Tall Building Guidelines

Related resources:

  • Urban Design Brief Terms of Reference
  • Design of Public Spaces Standards Brochure
  • Trail & Cycling Facility Design: A Designer’s Toolbox
  • Design Guidelines for School Site and Adjacent Lands Planning
  • Sun Shadow Analysis Guidelines

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