The Town is laying the groundwork for development in southeast Milton, which could be home to an estimated 80,000 people and 27,000 jobs by the year 2031.

Two studies are currently underway for the predominantly rural and agricultural lands that encompass 4,000 acres located south of Britannia Road and east of James Snow Parkway.

The large parcel has been identified by the Region as Milton’s future urban expansion area and is expected to accommodate population and employment growth between 2021 and 2031, as directed by the Province’s Places to Grow plan.

A land base analysis is being done to “give us an overview of some of the opportunities and constraints to developing the area,” explained Town Policy Planner Kellie McCormack.