Bronte Village Streetscape Study

Public realm refers to publicly accessible and highly visible spaces located along our streets, pedestrian ways, parks and urban squares.

The public realm study identifies existing amenities and opportunities for physical improvements to enhance the spaces and connections between the traditional commercial main street and surrounding community.

Streetscape refers to the physical environment of a street. This includes its visual character and how the space is used by pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and motorists. 

The streetscape concept plans (design and layout) includes street trees and other landscape materials, special paving, lighting, street furniture, public art and wayfinding. 

The Town is assessing whether to make Bronte Road a permanent one-way street going south between Lakeshore Road West and Marine Drive. 

This configuration was put in place in March 2024 to accommodate construction activity on the east side of Bronte Road and is anticipated to remain in effect until the end of construction. 

As part of the ongoing assessment detailed traffic study is being conducted to evaluate how this one-way conversion affects surrounding intersections and roads. The study will examine the impact of northbound traffic on Bronte Road being redirected through nearby streets, and will also analyze broader implications for traffic flow, safety, and network connectivity. The results of this analysis will help inform whether the current one-way operation should be kept permanently after the Bronte Lakeside development is completed.

Review the Bronte Road One-Way Assessment Report (pdf)

Public information centres were held on June 25, 2025. The afternoon and evening sessions began with a presentation on the project, followed by small group discussions where the community was invited to share comments and ideas. 

Review The Presentation Slides - June 25, 2025

Review the Small Table Discussion Worksheets - June 2025

Public information centres were held on June 26, 2024. The afternoon and evening sessions began with a presentation on the project, followed by small group discussions where the community was invited to share comments and ideas. 

Review The Presentation Slides - June 26, 2024

Bronte Village Streetscape Study: Community Feedback - July 2024

• Urban Design Direction for Bronte Village Growth Area (pdf)
• Livable by Design Manual - Part A: Urban Design Direction (pdf)
• Bronte Village Streetscape Area Map (pdf)

• Lakeshore Road West Design and Reconstruction Project
• Parking Management Study
• Harbours Master Plan
• Bronte Area Construction Activities
• Livable Oakville Plan - Part E: Growth Areas