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Proposal

Tribute (Brookdale) Limited has submitted Pre-Submission Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the Brookdale Centre to permit a multi-phased, high-density, mixed-use residential development consisting of six buildings containing fourteen residential towers ranging in height from 17 to 35 storeys within four phases. A total of 5,238 residential units are proposed, including 7,149 square metres of retail/commercial space, and a 716 square metres daycare facility. 

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The City of Pickering is holding a Special Council Meeting to initiate a review of its Official Plan. This is the beginning of a multi-year project, Pickering Forward, that will help shape the growth of Pickering to 2051.

The public meeting will provide interested parties the ability to learn more about the Official Plan review process and provide opinions about the types of changes to the Official Plan that may be needed. 

• March 25, 2024 Council Meeting 7pm
• April 2, 2024 Special Council Meeting-3pm 
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• Community Safety & Well-Being Advisory Committee (CSWBAC) presents 2023 Year End Report and 2024 Work Plan
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Proposal

The applicant is proposing a residential subdivision consisting of 21 lots for townhouse dwellings fronting onto a new public road accessed from Woodview Avenue.

The City is undertaking a Secondary Plan for a new community in Pickering, that covers over 1,600 hectares of land. The purpose of the Secondary Plan is to guide the significant residential and business growth anticipated for this area.

• Council receives and endorses Town of Whitby’s request for Province to temporarily remove tolls on Highway 407 in Durham Region
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• Council approves all-way stop for intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive
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• City of Pickering advocates for the reinstatement of transit services in Pickering 
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Pre-Submission Application

***Please note that this application is for Pre-Submission and is proceeding through the City's new Pre-Submission Application process. The pre-submission application process is required prior to a formal Planning Act application being submitted. Through this iterative process, the City will seek feedback from public agencies and members of the public. 

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