More medium and high density developments on the wayBy Christina Commissothe timely distribution of infrastructure, he saidbuilt up areas of the city.InsideMETROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUPduring a public meeting Wednesday.Halton Hills will see 3,500 new jobs in theDuring the meeting developers and residentsmunicipality with 100 houses built in greenfieldA snapshot of Haltons growth was presented to were able to provide their input on the new region-areas and 1,200 built within urban boundaries.Opinion............................................6councillors and the public last week as Regional al phasing targets. Up until now, the Region wasThe new housing and employment numbers areArtscene.........................................26staff unveiled the latest population and employment working with planning numbers based on 2007mapped in five-year increments from next yearSports.............................................30targets projected until 2031.estimates.until 2031.Real Estate.....................................34Twenty years from now the Province will require The latest estimates show close to half of the newMilton Councillor Colin Best said planning forClassified.......................................37a minimum density of 200 people and jobs (com-jobs expected to come to Halton in the next fiveHaltons future population at this point may bePartial Delivery:bined) per hectare in mid-town Oakville and down-years will be in Milton about 18,200 of thepremature considering the Province has yet toHome Hardware, town Burlington and Milton. After 2015, 40 per cent anticipated 40,000. During that time (2012-2016)release its 10-year infrastructure priority list.City Parent, Sears,of new houses in Halton must be built in pre-existing 9,700 new houses in Milton will be built in green-Pointing to the needs for new hospitals, schools andHolland Park Garden, Red Plum,developments curbing further urban sprawl.field areas and 1,900 units within the urban bound-roads with the influx of residents, Best said weAA Bicycles,Mississauga Booster,The Regions Director of Planning Services Ron aries.cant contemplate this stuff not knowing where theHVAC Service, Goemans Appliances, Glenn said half of the new units built in Halton will Oakville will see almost 12,500 new jobs come toProvince is going.The Brick, City Parentbe medium to high density to provide more afford-town, along with 6,000 houses in greenfield areasBut Glenn said the regional phasing numbersable housing options.and 4,100 within urban boundaries.are the next logical step.For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. At the end of the day, were trying to build com-Burlington is expected to welcome 5,800 employ-The phasing is part of a Regional Official Plan(open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun.plete, healthy communities with a supply of hous-ment positions with only 228 new houses built inAmendment (ROPA 39), which will go beforeNEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.coming and jobs to keep pace with each other and for greenfield areas and 2,700 new units within theregional council for adoption in July.O2P4E NH OAKVILLE HYDROOURSELECTRICITYDISTRIBUTIONAt Trafalgar Village, across from the Go StationCANADA POST LABOUR DISRUPTION 905-845-4443During the labour disruption at Canada Post, please be assured that we will make every attempt to maintaindelivery of your Oakville Hydro bill. Please do not mail inJoin Us For Super Tuesday your payment during the labour disruption as we may not receive your payment.June 7, 2011 6am-2pmYou can use the following payment options during the labour disruption:Original Inperson,atourofficelocatedat:861 Redwood Square Oakville ONGrand Slam BreakfastAutomatic payment plansBank$Credit&ard (ZZZ oakvillehydro.com)Telephone/Online bankingfor only 2.99Western UnionFor more details, pOease callBUY 1 ENTREE GET 1 FREE905-825-9400 with the purchase of 2 beveragesValid Monday-Friday ONLY. Only 1 coupon per visit. Not valid with any other coupons or promotionaland press 1 for CustomerService125 Cross Ave., offers. Tax & gratuity not included. Valid at this location ONLY. Only original coupons accepted.Oakville ON L6J 2W7No substitutions. Offer starts June 8 and ends June 30, 2011.or visit www.oakvillehydro.com.Experience. Skills. Results.For all your real estate needs call us fi rst! Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage Independently owned and operatedhomesoakville.comDowntown 905.338.9000Uptown 905.842.700022001111--0066--0033 Friday, June 3, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com