| Town moving forward with Bicycle Priorities Plan |
 On May 21, Mayor Parish announced the Town is moving forward with its Bicycle Priorities Plan in early July, 2009. The plan is a necessary first step in the implementation of a commuter cycling network that provides critical links to major destinations throughout Ajax. The plan calls for the creation of 9 km of bike lanes in 2009 and 10 km in 2010. The bike lane network will be the first of its kind in the Durham Region. |
| Explore your creative side at the Ajax Festival of the Arts |
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The Town's annual Festival of the Arts will be held on May 30 at the Village Community Centre and Arena. Residents and visitors will enjoy musical, theatrical, street and cultural performances. Pick up a passport at the festival for a chance to win great prizes, valued at more than $250 each! |
| Town seeking input for parking strategy for Pickering Village |
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The Town is developing a Parking Management Strategy for Pickering Village to enhance parking in the village and along Old Kingston Road. As part of the strategy, Town planners and engineering staff are inviting area residents to join them on a walk along Old Kingston Road to provide feedback to inform the strategy.
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| Toronto Star publishes Mayor's Opinion piece |
The Toronto Star recently published an Opinion piece by Mayor Steve Parish. The article, entitled "Sprawl a slam dunk for developers" speaks to Growing Durham - the Region of Durham led planning initiative that will set where, and how much, future urban development will occur until the year 2031. The article was followed by an Editorial of Support, entitled "Durham plan adds to sprawl". |
| Ajax Community Fund launches fundraising challenge |
 On May 5, the Ajax Community Fund launched a fundraising challenge. For every three dollars donated, Veridian Corporation will donate one dollar. Town staff immediately took up the challenge, presenting the fund with a cheque for $2,500 raised through various initiatives. The fund's goal is to raise $10,000. |
| Town Council approves Site Plan Application for 5-storey retirement residence |
At its May 19 Community Affairs & Planning Committee meeting, Ajax Council approved the Site Plan Application for a 5-storey retirement residence to be located at 200 - 240 Old Harwood Ave. |
| Waterfront East Pavilion update |
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| Town Council receives report on Commercial Policy Review & Land Needs Assessment |
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| Visit us on facebook beginning May 26 |
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The Town of Ajax will launch its own facebook page on May 26. |
| Music in the Square / Kids in the Square is here! |
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Every day, Durham residents make 800,000+ car trips that are less than 6km. To change this, the Town will host a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 
Celebrate the official opening of the Millers Creek Trail North with 
The first of two consultations for a new community centre and park to be located at Sportsplex Park(Taunton Road and Audley Road) was held on May 20. A second 
