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New from MMAH: E-learning 
The Ministry Of Municipal Affairs and Housing is introducing e-learning as a new self-paced, 24/7 educational tool. E-learning modules (ELM) test your knowledge about ministry initiatives and legislation, provide instant feedback and ensure user anonymity.
Click here to see all of the Ministry's e-learning modules related to Community Planning and text versions.
Planning Act and PPS
What is the PPS?
An overview of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005 (PPS, 2005) and some examples of the application of the PPS, 2005 in the land use planning process.
The "What is the PPS?" module takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
Using Land Efficiently
Enhance your understanding of the new PPS policies pertaining to compact form, intensification and redevelopment.
The "Intensification" module takes approximately 20-25 minutes to complete.
“Shall be Consistent with”
This is the first in the series of e-learning modules on key aspects of the Ontario land use planning system. It will assist planners, municipal councillors and staff, developers and interested citizens understand the new “Shall be consistent with” standard of the Planning Act.
The “Shall be consistent with” module takes pproximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
PPS Comparison Chart
The Provincial Policy Statement (1997) was replaced in March of 2005 with the Provincial Policy Statement (2005) this chart compares key policies from both documents.
Planning Act Before and After Chart
This job aid was prepared for the municipal training sessions related to Bill 51. It shows selected provisions before and after the amendments made through the Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act .
Municipal Implementation Checklist
This job aid was prepared for the municipal training sessions related to Bill 51 (the Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 ). This chart highlights and summarizes some of the key mandatory and voluntary procedures that municipalities must/could undertake in order to use some of the tools/provisions introduced through the Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 .
Bill 51 Municipal Training Presentations
- What’s Planning Reform all about?
- Process Improvements
- Tools to Support Sustainable Development
- Planning Reform and Other Provincial Initiatives
- Transition
- OMB Reform
- Development Permit System
- Planning Reform – Next Steps
Case Study - Draft Plan of Subdivision
A case study from MAH Municipal Plan Review workshops, on the identification and assessment of Provincial Interests as articulated in the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement. How many can you identify?
Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Places to Grow
Greenbelt Transition Chart
This job aid shows the moratorium period established through the Greenbelt Act which planning matters, by date, shall conform to the Greenbelt Plan.
Greenbelt Municipal Training Presentations
The ministry delivered municipal training on the Greenbelt Plan. The presentations from these sessions are linked below as PDF documents:
- Building a Greenbelt – Part 1 Overview
- Building a Greenbelt – Part 2 Agricultural
- Building a Greenbelt – Part 3 Natural Heritage
- Decision Making
- Implementation
- Provincial and Municipal Roles and Responsibilities
- Building the Growth Plan
- The Act and Transition Regulation
- Where and How to grow
- Infrastructure to Support Growth
- Growth Plan – Next Steps
Brownfields 
Brownfield Redevelopment in Small Urban and Rural Municipalities
Explains process requirements, program opportunities and economic development potential for brownfields in small urban and rural communities.
Brownfields Showcase II: A publication by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to help give municipalities insight into how they might approach brownfields redevelopment within the context of their economic-development goals. View/print document in PDF format:
One Window & Municipal Plan Review
The ministry delivered municipal training on the One Window & Municipal Plan Review.
- What's New in Planning?
- One Window and Municipal Plan Review Introduction
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Technical Studies
- Land Information
Environmental Issues and Planning
Building Strong Communities: Municipal Strategies for Cleaner Air
This publication documents case studies of some of the innovative programs Ontario municipalities have put in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and airborne pollutants.
Building Strong Communities: Ontario Case Studies for Cleaner Air
This MAH publication describes the kinds of creative, global policy approaches and tools municipalities are using to reduce the negative impact of development on air quality.
General Planning
- Part I - The Planning Framework:
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- Part II - Tools and Processes to Make it Work:
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Municipal Tools for Planning and Development Series
A series of short, information sheets on a variety of Planning topics, like land use policies and wind energy, planning for barrier free access and business improvement areas.
- Reviewing Plans of Subdivision for Accessibility
- Planning for Barrier-Free Municipalities
- Tax Increment-Based Financing
- Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
Not sure who makes planning decisions in Ontario, or what the OMB does? The Ministry has a frequently asked questions related to Land Use Planning page that might help you get started.
Community Improvement Planning Handbook
This handbook is intended to inform and assist municipalities and others interested in community improvement planning under section 28 of the planning Act .