Growth Plan Performance Indicators for Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe

Performance indicators measure the implementation of the 2006 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. The Government of Ontario's Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing proposed and consulted on a set of these indicators in 2014. The dataset was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in land use change over time using specific indicator metrics.
• Assess the effectiveness of density and intensification targets outlined in the Growth Plan.
• Model relationships between infrastructure investment and population growth indicators.
• Compare regional performance across different municipalities or census subdivisions.
• Forecast future urban expansion patterns based on historical indicator data.

Limitations

• The specific number of indicators, rows of data, and measurement frequency are not provided.
• The initial proposed indicators from 2014 may have evolved, but the exact current schema is unspecified.
• Data granularity (e.g., municipal vs. regional level) is not detailed, limiting precise analytical applications.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Collection Method

Proposed and defined through government policy development and public consultation processes in 2014.

Time Range

Indicators relate to the 2006 Growth Plan, with measurement likely starting post-2006.

Freshness

Last updated in March 2026, indicating active maintenance.

Geography

Greater Golden Horseshoe region in Ontario, Canada.