By: Laura Steiner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Milton Reporter
Residents in a rapidly growing Milton neighbourhood are voicing concerns about the lack of green space, and Councillor Adil Khalqi is bringing those concerns to council.
The area between Louis St. Laurent Avenue and Britannia Road, just east of Regional Road 25, has seen a surge of new housing developments. Despite the growth, families say the essentials that make a neighbourhood feel complete — parks, village squares, and walking paths — are missing.
“What happened to our park?” is the question Khalqi says he has been hearing repeatedly from residents. In response, he has introduced a motion calling on the town to explore options for adding community amenities in the district.
“As Ward 3 continues to grow, it’s important that we balance development with accessible, high-quality public spaces,” Khalqi told the Milton Reporter. “Parks and village squares are essential gathering places that support healthy, connected, and complete communities.”
The motion directs staff to explore opportunities for new village squares and neighbourhood parks on the east side of Regional Road 25 — areas that have seen rapid growth but limited open space. It’s also about planning ahead to ensure future developments don’t lose these vital community focal points through land swaps or missed opportunities.
“Ultimately, this is about fairness and livability — ensuring every Milton neighbourhood has welcoming spaces where residents can meet, play, and build a sense of community close to home,” Khalqi said.
The motion, seconded by Councillor Marshall, directs staff to:
- Identify potential sites or partnerships for new village squares or neighbourhood parks.
- Explore land acquisition, development, or redevelopment opportunities.
- Outline funding sources and implementation mechanisms.
- Avoid future land swaps that reduce the number of parks or squares compared to other neighbourhoods.
- Report back to council with findings and recommendations in the first quarter of 2026.
Over the summer, residents were invited to complete an online survey through Let’s Talk Milton (letstalkmilton.ca) and attend two open houses — one at Brookville Hall on June 10 and another at the Sherwood Community Centre on June 19. Both sessions drew community members eager to share their priorities for green space, recreation facilities, and neighbourhood amenities.
Council is scheduled to debate the motion at its November 3 meeting.
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