The Oakville Beaver Covers - Save Midtown Rally

An important story has emerged from Oakville, outlining We Love Oakville's activities to rally against the large-scale development plan in Midtown Oakville. The Oakville Beaver recently covered this issue, highlighting the community’s efforts to stop the province’s plan for an 11-tower transit-oriented community near the Oakville GO Station.

Residents Unite Against the Midtown Development

On December 2, the residents’ group We Love Oakville organized a meeting at Maple Grove United Church that attracted about 200 people. The gathering focused on the province’s revised plan to build a transit-oriented community (TOC) on a 4.9-hectare site around the Oakville GO Station.

The original plan, released last year, proposed 11 towers ranging from 46 to 59 storeys, with nearly 7,000 residential units. Oakville council rejected this plan in January, citing concerns about excessive density and its conflict with the town’s vision for the larger 103-hectare Midtown area.

Community Concerns Remain Strong

Jim Goodfellow from We Love Oakville (WLO) expressed frustration over the lack of meaningful changes. He noted that despite public input, the province’s plan shows little adjustment to address residents’ concerns.

The community worries that the scale and density of the development will overwhelm local infrastructure, alter the character of Midtown Oakville, and conflict with the town’s broader development strategy.

The Oakville Beaver’s coverage brings attention to a critical moment for the town’s future. WLO and residents' associations are mobilizing to ensure their voices are heard before the province moves forward with the project.

What You Can Do

If you live in Oakville or care about responsible urban development, consider:

• Attending local council meetings to stay informed

• Joining community groups like We Love Oakville

• Sharing your views with elected officials

  
  

Your participation can influence how Midtown Oakville develops and ensure that growth happens thoughtfully.

The Oakville Beaver’s reporting shines a light on this important issue, showing how community action can shape the future of a neighbourhood. The next steps will be crucial in determining whether the province listens to residents or pushes ahead with the current plan.