1 Th a ai Champion, Frday, Oclober 25, 2002 '0il g I o c If you witness breaking news, please cati our v-LCO.mIécCIV lla e roj c news department at (905) 878-2341, ext. 234.009 By RICHARD VIVIAN Ontario) to reduce obstacles Io ccc dureitty xlle 1(a n c mite ' a p o The Champion ating a marketable, environmefltal- policies. Th ow s tp cdoser to ly sustainable residential commu- The inclusion of PO The Twn isa stesions to permit live/, «The a ingte cmnO t nCaOf nadaY f"The Town of Milton isgoing to adjacent to transit way to---e-developed inraMilton.ine expenencuon of yat Members of the administration growth over the next while. The and planning committee threw principal behind the Eco-Tech their unanimous support behind a Village is to reduce the ecological series of recommendations footprint (created by growth)," designed to promote the establish- Ruth Victor. a planning consultant ment of the Eco-Tech Village pro]- hired by the Town, explained to the ect Monday. committee. -1 amn excited by the potential of Among the committee-approvd this projeci," said Councillor Brian recommendations - derived trorr Penman. a series of five workshops attendec "Whatever shape, form it (proj- by the Town and its partners - are ect) takes, ultimately, the greater the active promotion of changes to task will be to try to use that as a the building code to permit the col- benchmark for whatever growth lection and re-use of rainwater for we experience." non-potable purposes, tbat pesti- The Eco-Tech Village pilot proj- cides and herbicides be restricted ect is an effort by the Town and on private and public lands and te, other partners (Halton Region, seek federal funding for altemnative Milton Hydro, Rogers, Mattamy energy demonstration projeets. Homes and the Province of Several recommendations moie What is the Officiai Plan? Every municipality in Ontario is required to develop an Official Plan which outlines a community's vision for its future and guides decisions on development, transportaton, environmental protection, and more. Halton Regions Officiai Plan is now under review. This 18 an opportuflity for residents and businesses to play an important part in ensuring I-aiton Region continues tobe agreat place tolive, work and play. What i8 important to you about Halton Region? How should we address the challenges oùr Reglon is facing? Your participation Is vital. Please reglster for a wokshop or visit our webslte to Ieam -mloe bout the Officl Plan Review. www.r.goILhSlof.Of.G8alclpb" Tiryour new WcS*commfent forî Officiai Plan Review Event Schedule e e.. iNoe - S r n e .e val )olicy provi- /work areas ýs, preserva- i rai SvStemnS in public parks and the reduction or prohibition of two car garages to promote use of transit were accept- cd in the recommendations. If ultimately approved, the rec- ommendations will bc given con- sideration by the Sherwood Survey Secondary Plan Projeet Team in the development of the draft sec- ondary plan for the urban Milton expansion, phase two. The Town wouldn't be directly involved in the building of the Eco- Tech Village, but is involved in lift- ing possible policy barriers to its creation by private developers. Milton council bas yet to formaI- ly address the issue, but is expected to give it consideration Monday. z I p.. *ks Be a Part of Haiton Region s 2002*# 2002a Officia liew Officiai Plan Review This fali, Halton Region is seeking input from the public on its Officiai Plan. We will be hosting a series of open houses and workshops throughout the Region, and we look forward to hearing your ideas on the future of Halton. Sa t ù i ion day,-, Monday, or Novýqm er 11,2002 November 18,2002 october 26,2002 General Werkshep No.1 Gre.nlandS Workshep General Workshop No.2 8:3Oam to 12:OOpm. 7:3Opm to 1:3Opm, 5:3Opm to 9:OOpm, In the Cafeteria, North Auditorium Halton Hilîs Cultural Halton Regional Centre, Halton Regional Centre Centre 1151 Bronte Rd, 1151 Bronte Rd. 9 Church Street Oakville Oakvllle Georgetownl Cali us or visit our website at www.region.halton.on.ca/officialplan ta download a copy of the Directions Report: The Geenina of Halton -Smart Growth. Smar Choices and other technical papers. These documents are a starting point for a public dialogue about the important issues in aur community. For more information contact Isabel Telford at EXT. 7195 / telfordi@regiat'.haltnon.ca 1 a