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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ay 12 ,2 02 2 | 16 elections.on.ca Learn all the ways you can mark your X. For a complimentary policy review, call 1-855-241-1831 or visit caasco.com/springinsurance. Find a licensed CAA authorized broker at caainsurancecompany.ca/findabroker. 1 Auto and Home Insurance are underwritten by CAA Insurance Company. 2 To qualify for the CAA Member Loyalty Discount, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). A La Carte Members maximum savings on auto insurance is 5%. ®/™ CAA trademarks are owned by, and use is authorized by, the Canadian Automobile Association. Certain conditions, limitations and underwriting guidelines apply. (220550-02/22) We Provide Getting-Spring- Enthusiasts-to- Their-Happy-Place Coverage Going out to enjoy the warm weather? Before you head to your happy place, check that your auto insurance covers you properly. A licensed CAA Insurance1 Agent can tell you if you have options like these: • CAA MyPace™, Canada's only pay-as-you-go auto insurance payment program with savings for those who drive up to 12,000 km/year • Exclusive CAA Member savings2 • Save up to 22.5% for bunding CAA Auto and Home Insurance Plans to build a residen- tial area on part of the for- mer Oakville hospital lands are moving ahead with the town announcing the sale of the proposed site to Fernbrook Homes on Wednesday, May 4. Town staff noted the purchaser will follow the approved draft plan of sub- division, which allows for 19 single detached dwelling lots along MacDonald Road and Allan Road, 16 townhomes internal to the site and a new public street on the lands. As part of the sale of the property, the developer will commit to construct- ing all dwellings to comple- ment the community as in- tended in the town's offi- cial plan. "This milestone marks a significant step forward in redevelopment plans for the former hospital site," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "There's been a lot of en- gagement and collabora- tion between the town and neighbouring residents on the redevelopment of these lands to ensure it reflects the needs and wishes of lo- cal residents. I am confi- dent Fernbrook Homes will fulfil our expectations and deliver a resident area that complements the character of the current neighbourhood." Joe Salvatore, president and CEO of Fernbrook Homes, said his company is very excited about the possibilities this new com- munity is going to offer homeowners. "We are committed to offering homes that will complement and enhance the historic charm of this well-established neigh- bourhood," he said. Launched in 2016, the Former Hospital Site Pro- ject saw the town work with community partners to create a community cen- tre and park, future resi- dential area and older- adult-oriented housing district. The project also in- cludes the conservation of the former Oakville Tra- falgar High School as part of the housing oriented to- ward older adults, as well as a passive park space (Wyndham Parkette) along Allan Street. The former hospital lands were transferred to the town in 2016 following council's approval of a $130-million contribution to the building of a new hospital at 3001 Hospital Gate. Demolition of the old hospital at 327 Reynolds St. began in 2017. Following public con- sultation, council en- dorsed the master plan for the former hospital site on June 27, 2017. Redevelopment of the former hospital lands is be- ing rolled out in phases. The Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre and Neighbourhood Park opened at the site in Sep- tember 2020. FORMER HOSPITAL SITE TO BE DEVELOPED NEWS RESIDENTIAL PLANS MOVING FORWARD Residents are being in- vited to give their input as the Town of Oakville con- siders the current and fu- ture parking needs of the community. Town staff are in the midst of developing a Park- ing Management Strategy, which is intended to meet parking demands, foster good urban design, support economic development, and look for opportunities to ac- commodate and promote al- ternative forms of transpor- tation such as cycling, walk- ing and transit. An online survey and utilization studies were conducted during the win- ter. Residents will get an up- date on the strategy and will have an opportunity to pro- vide input at two virtual meetings that will be held May 18 and May 19. The Wednesday, May 18 meeting runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and focuses on parking issues and opportunities for the commercial districts of Downtown Oakville, Kerr Village, and Bronte Village. The Thursday, May 19 meeting runs from 6 to 7 p.m. This meeting will share information and gather res- idents' feedback on parking issues in North Oakville. Visit https://www.oak- ville.ca/townhall/commer- cial-district-parking- study.html for details on how to join the meetings. RESIDENTS ASKED TO WEIGH IN ON PARKING SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT INSIDEHALTON.COM