Category: Planning & Development
Short-Term Loss, Long-Term Gain? Lovatt Contemplates ICI Development Charge Holiday
Jan 30, 2026 | Local News, Planning & Development
Stouffville may consider a temporary employment development charge waiver to grow its tax base, weighing lost upfront revenue against future property tax gains.
Civic Square Redesign Advances As Stouffville Looks to Spring 2026 Construction
Nov 28, 2025 | Local News, Planning & Development
With resident-driven updates, refined plans, and a 2026 construction target, Stouffville’s Civic Square redesign remains central to downtown revitalization.
Major Review of Zoning Rules, Urban Design Guidelines Gets Underway
Nov 21, 2025 | Local News, Planning & Development
Stouffville is rewriting zoning and urban design policies; a broad review will include public consultation, planning studies that will shape future development.
From Parking to Placemaking: Stouffville’s Downtown Urban Plaza Project Begins
Nov 11, 2025 | Local News, Planning & Development
Asphalt work is underway for Stouffville’s new Downtown Urban Plaza, a future public space meant to enhance community life and boost activity along Main Street.
Town Advances Housing Incentive Plan as Ontario, Ottawa Ready Tax Rebates
Oct 30, 2025 | Local News, Planning & Development
Stouffville’s Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan was refined, joining other government efforts to bring viability to a struggling housing sector.
Elm and Ninth Line Townhouse Proposal Prompts Road Ownership, Green Space Debate
Oct 24, 2025 | Local News, Planning & Development
A 20-unit townhouse proposal for Ninth Line & Elm stirred discussion over public vs. private road ownership, freehold vs. condo, and parkland vs. cash-in-lieu.
Mayor Lovatt Proposes Redevelopment of 6240 Main Street, 55+ Club
Oct 10, 2025 | Local News, Planning & Development
The Mayor’s motion would direct Staff to investigate affordable housing and seniors’ facility expansion through redevelopment of 6240 Main St., a Town property.
Town Seeks Greater Control of Stouffville GO MTSA Growth as Intensification Looms
Oct 3, 2025 | Local News, Planning & Development
Stouffville will create a block plan for the Stouffville GO Major Transit Station Area, aiming to shape growth, secure key lands, and avoid developer dictates.
Stouffville Explores Financial Incentives to Boost Housing Options
Oct 3, 2025 | Local News, Planning & Development
A new Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan aims to expand housing supply, boost affordability, and overcome market and sector challenges.
Edward Street Reconstruction Completed with Major Area Intensification on Horizon
Sep 12, 2025 | Local News, Planning & Development
Stouffville finished its Edward Street rebuild, creating a key throughway and setting the stage for future growth near the GO station.
Stouffville Finishes Last in Meeting 2024 Provincial Housing Targets, Eyes Rebound
Sep 5, 2025 | Local News, Planning & Development
Like other Ontario municipalities, Stouffville fell far short of its 2024 housing target, but officials say approvals are setting the stage for future growth.
Amrize Proposes New Aggregate Recovery Plant for Stouffville Pit
Aug 21, 2025 | Planning & Development
Amrize, formerly Lafarge Canada, is seeking approvals for a 10-acre aggregate recovery processing plant on its Stouffville Pit lands.