Urban Growth Centre Boundaries for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006

25 designated urban areas in Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe region, as defined by the 2006 Growth Plan. The dataset contains the precise municipal boundaries for these centres, established to meet density and revitalization targets. It is provided by the Government of Ontario and requires GIS software for use.

Use Cases

• Analyze urban density patterns based on the defined growth centre boundaries.
• Model regional development scenarios based on the 2006 Growth Plan policies.
• Assess transit-oriented community planning based on the location of designated centres.

Strengths

• Defines 25 specific urban growth centres.
• Boundaries are established in official municipal plans.
• Last updated on 2026-03-25, indicating active maintenance.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario

Collection Method

Provincial determination of approximate size/location, with precise boundaries set by municipalities in official plans.

Time Range

2006

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-25 13:40:50.824458

Geography

Greater Golden Horseshoe region, Ontario, Canada