Executive Summary
East Gwillimbury is undergoing a period of intense growth, positioning it as a key development node in York Region. This dashboard provides an interactive analysis of the core drivers, from population booms and a dense development pipeline to evolving policies and major infrastructure investments that will shape its future.
Projected Population by 2051 (Source: Proposed Official Plan Mods)
Projected Employment by 2051 (Source: Proposed Official Plan Mods)
Maximum Total Residential DC per Unit (Single/Semi, July 2024)
Population & Employment Trajectory to 2051
East Gwillimbury's population and employment are both forecast for massive expansion. This dual growth requires comprehensive strategic planning, led by the ongoing Complete Communities Secondary Plan process, to ensure proportional development of housing and jobs.
Development Pipeline
The town has a robust pipeline of active development applications, dominated by residential projects but also featuring significant commercial and institutional proposals. Explore the composition and key projects below.
Application Types
Key Active Applications
Filter by application type to narrow the focus on major projects currently in the review process.
Policy & Regulatory Framework
The town is actively updating its core planning documents to manage growth. Developers should be aware of these ongoing reviews as they will define the future landscape of land use and development standards.
Official Plan & Secondary Plans
The updated Official Plan (2022) provides the high-level vision. Critically, the town has initiated the "Complete Communities Secondary Plan" process for newly added urban lands. This will establish detailed land use policies, with a draft expected for Council adoption in Q4 2025 (Source: Town Website). This process is the key to unlocking development in new growth areas.
Zoning By-law Review
A comprehensive "Zoning By-law Conformity Update" is underway to align with the new Official Plan and recent Provincial legislation. This review will modernize development standards (setbacks, height, density) and regulations (Source: Town Website). The outcome will directly impact the specifics of site design and what can be built as-of-right across the municipality.
Development Charges (DC) Cost Calculator
Use this calculator to determine the estimated total Development Charge liability for key development types, including the Town of East Gwillimbury, York Region, and Education components. Rates are effective July 1, 2024 (Source: Town & Region DC Schedules, 2024).
| DC Jurisdiction | Rate (as of July 2024) | Total Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Total Estimated DC Charge | $0.00 | |
Note: Residential figures are per dwelling unit. Non-Residential figures are per square foot of Gross Floor Area (GFA). Rates are subject to change and specific area-specific charges may apply.
Infrastructure Investments
Massive public investment in transit and local infrastructure is underway to support the planned growth, enhancing connectivity and community amenities.
GO Transit Expansion
The Metrolinx GO Expansion on the Barrie Line is a critical project. It will transform the corridor to provide more frequent, two-way, all-day service, dramatically improving transit access to the GTHA and supporting the high-density growth targets around the GO Station areas (Source: Metrolinx).
Local Capital Projects
The 2024 Capital Budget includes significant funding for the Yonge Street Revitalization in Holland Landing, extensive road and bridge rehabilitation programs, new sidewalks and multi-use paths, and improvements to parks and recreational facilities to enhance quality of life (Source: 2024 Budget Highlights).
Servicing & Utilities
Major utility upgrades are planned or underway, including watermain replacement in Sharon and fire hydrant installation, which are essential for accommodating the expanding urban footprint and ensuring sufficient servicing capacity for new developments (Source: Capital Engineering Projects).