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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, November 10, 2016 | 8 oakville.ca Official Plan Review ­ Public Open House and Workshop The town's five-year Official Plan review is underway and we need your input on some key studies! Urban Structure Review -- Where and how should Oakville grow? The Town of Oakville is at a moment in time where it must consider where and how to grow. Instead of developing outward over greenfield lands, the town needs to determine how best to manage development within its boundaries. The Urban Structure Review is a town-wide examination of natural heritage and open space lands, as well as mixed use, residential, commercial and employment lands. Urban structure is the pattern of built and unbuilt areas and is important because it sets out where we live, work and play. Urban structure is a major factor in community livability. The town is seeking public input to help assess if changes are necessary to accommodate required growth and to ensure community infrastructure is available long-term. There are four opportunities to participate, each following the same format and covering the same material: open house at 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m., and roundtable workshop until 8:30 p.m.: · November 15 ­ Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive, Northridge Room · November 16 ­ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy Street, Studio Theatre · November 22 ­ River Oaks Community Centre, 2400 Sixth Line, Community Room B · November 23 ­ Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road, Black Box Theatre In support of the study, a draft Discussion Paper has been prepared. To review, please visit the Agendas and Minutes page at oakville.ca and search for the November 1, 2016 Livable Oakville (Official Plan review) agenda. This paper provides the background to be reviewed at each meeting. If you would like to attend a meeting, please email plan@oakville.ca and indicate a preferred date. Employment Commercial Review At each event listed, you will also have an opportunity to provide input on the Employment and Commercial Review ­ Summary Report. Visit oakville.ca and search "Employment and Commercial Review" to view the Summary Report. Please join us to hear about how the town is planning to accommodate local jobs, shopping and services to meet long-term needs. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 (TTY: 905-338-4200), email serviceoakville@oakville.ca, or fill out the accessible feedback form on oakville.ca. Kirk Biggar, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner, Policy Planning Planning Services, Town of Oakville 905-845-6601, ext. 3698, kirk.biggar@oakville.ca Duran Wedderburn, MCIP, RPP Policy Planner, Policy Planning Planning Services, Town of Oakville 905-845-6601, ext. 3042, duran.wedderburn@oakville.ca Fall loose leaf collection October 11­November 25, 2016 Loose leaves will be collected from designated areas in Oakville as follows: Date October 11­14 October 17­21 October 24­28 October 31­November 4 November 7­11 November 14­18 November 21­25 Zone 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 3, 9, 10 4, 5 6, 7, 9 1, 3, 10, A 4, 5, 6, 7, B, C 1, 3, 9, 10 Collection guidelines · Place all loose leaves on the boulevard or on the shoulder, not over catch basins or in the ditches in front of your house. · Ensure leaves are free of garbage or other yard waste materials such as brush, branches, large twigs or stones. · Put leaves out no earlier than seven days before the first day of your pickup and no later than 7 a.m. on the first day of collection in your zone. Contaminated piles of leaves or leave that have been put out after the pickup dates will not be collected. Homeowners are responsible for removing uncollected leaves. Bagged leaf service Halton Region collects bagged leaves and yard waste on the same day as regular garbage pickup. This is a separate program from the Town of Oakville's loose leaf collection. Visit halton.ca for more information on your waste collection schedule. For more information on Oakville's fall loose leaf collection, contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or serviceoakville@oakville.ca. Driveway Snow Windrow Clearing Program Registration is now open! If you are 65+ or have a physical disability or medical condition, you may be eligible for the Town of Oakville's driveway snow windrow clearing program. Our winter service will clear the snow pile left at the end of your driveway after the road has been plowed. Pick up an application form at Town Hall, any Oakville library, community or seniors' centre. You can also download a form at oakville.ca. Register in person until November 25 Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road ­ ServiceOakville counter Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Only $97.97 ($86.70 plus HST) for the season! For more information, contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or visit oakville.ca and search "windrow clearing."