The following is a list of staff reports that have been prepared for the Official Plan Review:
- Council Report CNCL-24-05
- Council Report CNCL-24-41
- Report ED-24-113
Development Studies
The Economic and Development Services Department undertakes development studies to help guide future growth in the City.
Current studies
The City of Oshawa is updating our Official Plan. The Official Plan sets out the land use policy directions for long-term growth and development in Oshawa.
We want to hear from you! The City’s Planning Services department has prepared a Discussion Paper about the Official Plan Review that explains why the Official Plan is important. It details the Official Plan Review process and identifies potential key themes that will be explored.
Growth management study
A key part of the Official Plan Review is a Growth Management Study Discussion Paper. The study provides key information about how future growth and development should happen in Oshawa, including how to plan for land uses and infrastructure to meet our needs today and in the future.
For more information, please visit Connect Oshawa at connectoshawa.ca/OPReview or email OPReview@oshawa.ca.
The City of Oshawa has retained Parsons Inc. to complete the Protected Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa (M.T.S.A Study).
The Central Oshawa M.T.S.A was identified by the Region of Durham through their Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan. The M.T.S.A. Study is in response to the announced Lakeshore East GO Rail Corridor extension to Bowmanville and the planned Central Oshawa GO Station, at 500 Howard St.
The overall Study area is generally bound by John St. and Eulalie Ave. to the north, Ritson Rd. S. to the east, Highway 401 to the south, and the Oshawa Creek Valley to the west (see map at right).
The purpose of the P.M.T.S.A. Study is to:
- develop a Master Land Use and Urban Design Plan to guide development in the P.M.T.S.A.
- create an Area-specific Transportation Master Plan (T.M.P.) to identify how future transportation needs will be accommodated in the P.M.T.S.A.
The following is a list of background materials and reports for Stage 1 of the P.M.T.S.A. Study:
- Report ED-23-47 dated March 1, 2023 shows the results of Stage 1 of the P.M.T.S.A. Study
- Existing Conditions Analysis
- Public Information Centre (P.I.C.) #1 Presentation Slides
- P.I.C. #1 Presentation Recording
- P.I.C. #1 Display Boards
The following is a list of background materials and reports for Stage 2 of the P.M.T.S.A. Study:
The following is a list of background materials and reports for Stage 3 of the P.M.T.S.A. Study:
- Public Information Centre (P.I.C.) #3 Presentation Slides
- P.I.C. #3 Presentation Recording
- P.I.C. #3 Display Boards
- DRAFT Preferred Land Use Alternative
- DRAFT Land Use Plan
- DRAFT Land Use Intensification Review and Urban Design Guidelines
- Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment First Avenue/McNaughton Avenue Corridor
- Geotechnical Investigation - Proposed Road Improvements on First/McNaughton Avenue
- Preliminary Hydrogeological Investigation - First/McNaughton Avenue*
- DRAFT Socio-economic Environment Report**
- Contamination Overview Study - First/McNaughton Avenue*
- DRAFT Natural Environment Report - First/McNaughton Avenue*
- DRAFT Cultural Heritage Report: Existing Conditions for First/McNaughton Avenue**
- Report ED-24-72 dated May 29, 2024 concerning “Results of Stage 3 of the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa”
* Due to the large file size, the attached drawings and appendices of the Preliminary Hydrogeological Investigation and the Natural Environment Report, as well as Appendix B, C and D of the Contamination Overview Study, are not available online. Please contact planning@oshawa.ca if you wish to obtain the full documents.
** Once preliminary designs for First/McNaughton Avenue have been finalized, these reports will be updated to include a preliminary impact assessment and mitigation recommendations, where appropriate.
The following is a list of background materials and reports for Stage 4 of the P.M.T.S.A. Study:
Public participation and feedback are key components of the P.M.T.S.A. Study. There will be a series of Public Information Centres (P.I.C.) planned throughout the Study.
P.I.C. #3 was held on April 23, 2024. Through Report ED-24-72 Council authorized the advancement of Stage 4 on June 24, 2024.
A statutory Planning Act public meeting was held on March 3, 2025 to consider the amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The results of the Public meeting and amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law are shown in Report ED-25-76.
P.I.C. #4 is anticipated to be scheduled later in the 2025 calendar year. P.I.C. #4 will consider the fourth stage of the First/McNaughton Avenue Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, including the 30% road design and the Area-specific Transportation Master Plan.
You can submit your comments or questions at any time to the key contacts listed below:
Connor Leherbauer, RPP
Senior Planner, City of Oshawa
Email: cleherbauer@oshawa.ca
Phone: 905-436-3311 ext. 2402
Paul Croft, MCIP, RPP
Senior Project Manager, Parsons
Email: Paul.Croft@parsons.com
Phone: 613-691-1542
Yannis Stogios, P.Eng.
Project Director, Parsons
Email: Yannis.Stogios@parsons.com
Phone: 437-236-7130
Protection of Privacy and Accessibility
Information is collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments become part of the public record.
The City of Oshawa is committed to providing services as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact the City contact listed under "Contact Us" above.
Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study
The Region of Durham’s 2017 Transportation Master Plan and Metrolinx’s 2041 Regional Transportation Plan both identify the need for a rapid transit corridor along Simcoe Street between Highway 407 and the proposed Ritson GO Station in the City of Oshawa.
In order to identify the most suitable form of rapid transit for the Simcoe Street corridor, the Region of Durham is initiating the Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study. The Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study is an opportunity to learn how to improve mobility and quality of life for existing residents while preparing the corridor to attract and support future growth.
This Study will investigate opportunities to realistically assess rapid transit investments based on evolving best practices in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion including the equity economic benefits of rapid transit and Transit-Oriented Communities concepts.
The primary objective of the Study is to develop a concept plan, including preferred stations and connections, and a supportive rapid transit service strategy for Simcoe Street. The Study will also consider future transit planning initiatives by Metrolinx, transit agencies and regional and municipal authorities.
Study Area
The Study Area will be focused primarily along Simcoe Street between Highway 407 and Olive Avenue in the City of Oshawa.
Join the conversation
Visit the Region of Durham's Study webpage to:
- learn more about the study
- sign up for the mailing list
- stay up to date on key milestones and opportunities to get involved
Completed Development studies
To obtain information about a completed environmental assessment, please contact Engineering Services.
- Northwood Land Use study
- Oshawa Creek Design study
To obtain information about the following Development studies, please contact Planning Services:
Contact Us
Service Oshawa
Oshawa City Hall
50 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7
Phone: 905-436-3311
Toll Free: 1-800-667-4292
Email: service@oshawa.ca
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