Planning studies are comprehensive projects that either look at a geographic area or a topic that affects the whole town. Studies are led by Long Range Planning staff in conjunction with staff from other departments including Transit, Development Engineering, Parks and Open Space, Recreation and Culture, and Finance, as well as staff from Halton Region.

Planning studies typically involve public engagement and undergo technical review. The resulting study is presented to Council and implemented through official plan policies or zoning by-law regulations.

Active Studies – 2009 to present

Following the approval of the Livable Oakville Plan, a number of studies commenced to implement the official plan. Some of these studies have begun, while others are scheduled to begin shortly.

• Merton Planning Study (QEW / Bronte)
• Community Improvement Plan for Kerr Village
• Downtown Oakville Studies 
• Zoning By-law Review (inZone)
• South Central Public Lands Study 
• Heritage Plannning Studies
• Urban Design Manual
• Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Lands Study
• Bronte Village Heritage Resources Review and Strategy
• Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District Study 

Completed Studies – 2009 to present

• Downtown Oakville Strategic Review
• Housing Information Report
• Radiocommunications Facilities Study (formerly "Telecommunications Facility Study")
• Old Bronte Road / Khalsa Gate Streetscape Plan

Completed Studies – prior to 2009

Major studies supporting the Livable Oakville Plan:

• Bronte Village Revitalization Study (pdf, 14.3 MB)
• A Plan for Kerr Village (pdf, 7.3 MB)
• Midtown Oakville Review (pdf, 14.6 MB)
• Uptown Core Review – Part 1 (pdf, 14.4 MB)
• Uptown Core Review – Part 2 (pdf, 23.3 MB)
• Uptown Core Review – Part 3 (pdf, 19 MB)
• Employment Land Review (pdf, 848 kB)
• Residential Intensification Study (pdf, 3.5 MB)

Policy discussion papers for the Livable Oakville Plan:

• Technical Implementation Paper (pdf, 5.4 MB)
• Parks and Open Space Policy (pdf, 1.8 MB)
• Cultural Heritage Resources Policies (pdf, 1.4 MB)
• Heritage Policy Paper (pdf, 187 kB)
• Transportation Policy Paper (pdf, 503 kB)
• Sustainability Policy Paper (pdf, 11.6 MB)
• Institutional Policy Paper (pdf, 1.4 MB)
• Urban Design Policy Paper (pdf, 913 kB)
• Commercial Use Policy Paper (pdf, 2.4 MB)

Livable Oakville Plan-related projects:

• Market Overview Study (pdf, 368 kB)
• Places of Worship Study 
• Rebecca-Dorval Special Policy Area Vision (DND Lands) 

Other projects:

• Bed and Breakfast Study (pdf, 143 kB)
• Bronte Village Commercial Parking Implementation
• Drive-thru Study (pdf, 1 MB)
• Commercial Parking Study 
• Retail and Service Commercial Review (pdf, 8.8 MB)

Transportation:

• Kerr Village Transportation Assessment (pdf, 9.6 MB)
• Transportation Overview Study (pdf, 3.5 MB)
• Growth Areas Transportation Report (pdf, 7.2 MB)
• Level of Service Review (pdf, 1.1 MB)
• Transit Strategy (pdf, 11.3 MB)