What does an Urban Centre look like?

Although each Urban Centres is unique, successful Centres have some common elements:

• A diversity of housing types and tenures that respond to an aging population, changing family and household characteristics and the full range of household incomes and needs across the region.
• Sufficient office and commercial space ensures that there are jobs and services close to home.
• Sustainable transportation options that reduce traffic, energy consumption and air pollution.
• A high quality pedestrian environment that promotes walking, cycling and transit, and creates vibrancy. 
• Ample amenities such as parks, greenways and other recreational opportunities, as well as an abundance of social and cultural activities that create a strong sense of place and community while fostering active and healthy living. 

To learn more, read the Regional City Centre Profiles , which include historic land use pictures, and transportation, economic, housing and demographic statistics.