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Other Concepts Physical Development and Form Relationship of Concepts to Public Health: Complete communities that display compact urban form and mixed-used development are key to optimizing the potential public health benefits of a transportation network that integrates active transportation and public transit: cleaner air through reduced emissions from vehicular transportation; increased physical activity through walking, cycling, roller-blading, skateboarding, etc.; improved social equity through increased/better facilitated access to the range of land uses that meet the needs of all residents of the community. Compact Urban Form Comprises a land-use pattern that encourages efficient use of the land, walkable neighbourhoods, mixed land uses (residential, retail, workplace and institutional all within one neighbourhood), proximity to transit and reduced need for infrastructure. Compact urban form can include detached and semi-detached houses on small lots as well as townhouses and walk-up apartments, multi-storey commercial developments, and apartments or offices above retail. A more compact urban form in existing low/medium density areas can be achieved through intensification. Complete Communities Have a clear structure of neighbourhoods, defined by centres, nodes, and multi-modal corridors. These communities offer a variety of housing options, facilities, and open space systems, including natural and built features. They are walkable, cyclable and transit-supportive, include transitoriented development, and promote alternatives to the single occupancy vehicle. They are safe and accessible to people of all ages (i.e., age-friendly). They have a strong character and distinctive identity and promote a sense of place through high-quality planning and design. Complete communities meet people's needs for daily living throughout an entire lifetime by providing convenient access to an appropriate mix of jobs, local services, a full range of housing, and community infrastructure including affordable housing, schools, recreation and open space for their residents. Complete communities assume mixed-use development, which comprises combinations of compatible/synergistic land uses that may include commercial, residential (including live-work), institutional, cultural, retail, recreational, public and natural spaces or industrial within a geographic area or across several geographic areas. Intensification The development of a property, site or area at a higher density than currently exists through: a) redevelopment, including the reuse of brownfield sites

b) the development of vacant and/or underutilized lots within previously developed areas c) infill development d) the expansion or conversion of existing building Mixed-Use Development Comprises combinations of compatible/synergistic land uses that may include commercial, residential (including live-work), institutional, cultural, retail, recreational, public and natural spaces or industrial within a geographic area or across several geographic areas. Residential Intensification The intensification of a property, site or area, which results in a net increase in residential units or accommodation and - in addition to: a) redevelopment, including the reuse of brownfield sites b) the development of vacant and/or underutilized lots within previously developed area c) infill development d) the expansion or conversion of existing buildings. e) the conversion or expansion of existing industrial, commercial and institutional buildings for residential use f) the conversion or expansion of existing residential buildings to create new residential units or accommodation, including accessory apartments, secondary suites and rooming houses Urban Design Contributes to urban form both directly, through its man-made, built components, and indirectly, through the treatment/integration of its natural components. Urban Form The physical reflection of the history, processes, economy, and social relationships of cities and regions and has two major components - built form and open space. Urban form can be studied at various scales - region, city, town, village, district, neighbourhood, centre, corridor, and nodes. Urban form influences the way we live and achieve sustainability. Physical Development Foundation Historically, infrastructure was limited to the hard services (e.g., roads, sewers, water) that are built to support development and this definition is still used in some applications.145 Over time, however, the concept has evolved to encompass the natural aspects of the physical environment that provide the context for development.

Relationship of Concepts to Public Health Hard infrastructure remains essential to sanitation/communicable disease prevention. The configuration, capacity and the successful integration of man-made and natural features/systems determine the underlying potential to create an urban form that supports healthy lifestyles. The public realm, which includes infrastructure, holds the most potential for redesign/improvements that will facilitate improved physical and mental health for people of all ages, incomes and capabilities- by virtue of its public ownership and the extent of the built environment that it occupies. Green Infrastructure Natural and human-made elements that provide ecological and hydrological benefits. Green infrastructure can include components such as natural heritage features and systems, parklands, storm water management systems, urban forests, permeable surfaces, and green roofs.<br><br>; Infrastructure Consists of the physical and organizational structures and processes, both natural and engineered, needed for the operation of our urban areas and transportation services. These range from water supply and sewage systems to parks and open spaces, roads and telecommunications. Infrastructure is the foundation upon which a community is built. Public Realm The network of public places that make up a community: - parks and open space - streets - public buildings - orphan spaces Parks, open spaces and natural areas are a diverse and complex system, comprising local, district and city-serving: - parks valley systems and trails - schoolyards, cemeteries, urban plazas - mid-block connections - community gardens City streets are a significant public open space that serve pedestrians and vehicles, provide space for public utilities and services, trees and landscaping, building access, amenities such as view corridors, sky view and sunlight, and are public gathering places. Public buildings include universities, health care facilities, cultural facilities and features, places of worship, community recreation centres, libraries, etc. The public realm also includes pieces of publicly owned lands that are not streets, parks or public buildings. These are identified as "orphan spaces. They are often

small irregularly shaped "leftover bits of land associated with road realignments, sewer or other utility works, or unopened road allowances. Transportation and Movement Relationship of Concepts to Public Health These concepts offer the potential for improved pedestrian/cyclist safety through reduced traffic and clear, designated rights-of-way; cleaner air through reduced emissions from vehicular transportation; increased physical activity through active transportation; improved psycho-social well-being through outdoor physical activity, community interaction and increased perception of personal safety; improved psychological well-being through reductions in traffic-related stressors such as noise, congestion; increased social equity for those who cannot/do not drive (e.g., children, wheel-chair users, seniors, etc.) and are provided with practical mobility options. Active Transportation Human-powered travel, including but not limited to, walking, cycling, inline skating and travel with the use of mobility aids, including motorized wheelchairs and other power-assisted devices moving at a comparable speed. Sidewalks, on-road bicycle lanes, off-road trails, multi-use pathways, bike parking facilities, and crosswalks are all part of the active transportation network. Playing complementary roles, public transit and transportation demand management programs - aimed at decreasing single-occupant vehicle use - supplement this network by supporting a linked system of trips. This enables the traveler to reach a more distant destination and/or facilitates a door-to-door journey. Complete Streets Aim to increase the attractiveness, convenience and safety of all modes of transportation (including vehicular) by creating a new selection of multi-modal streets that emphasize walking, cycling and transit, incorporate elements of green infrastructure and function in the context of surrounding land uses. A complete street is a street for which the needs of all users (all ages, all income levels, all levels of ability) have been considered in its planning and design (or redesign). All users are not necessarily accommodated to the highest standards possible, particularly when right-of-way is limited. There is often the need for "trade-offs between the users sharing the space to achieve the end design. Connectivity The degree to which roads, pedestrian walkways, trails and cycling paths are connected so that: - moving from point A to point B is relatively easy (i.e., directness of travel and availability of mobility choices) - proximity to well-serviced public transit (i.e., frequency and reliability of service)<br>

- degree to which natural heritage and hydrological systems are connected to where people live - block length (e.g., shorter blocks in a street grid system result in more intersections and better connectivity) - degree to which natural/wilderness areas remain intact. Transit-supportive Development that makes transit viable and improves the quality of the experience of using transit. It often refers to compact, mixed-use development that has a high level of employment and residential densities. Walkability All of the elements in the built environment that influence choices to pursue the daily activities of daily life on foot. It is not just about being physically able to walk somewhere, but includes the planning, design and development of neighbourhoods to encourage and facilitate pedestrian movement. Several important built environment elements relate to walking rates. These elements include proximity to employment, retail, services, and recreation facilities along with other factors such as perceptions of safety, sense of community connectedness and neighbourhood aesthetics.people will not walk unless the experience is positive.

Other Public Health and Planning Related Definitions Accessibility Means giving people of all abilities opportunities to participate fully in everyday life. Source: http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility/understanding_accessibility/index.aspx Activity Corridors Areas of street-oriented uses which incorporate a mix of retail, employment and residential uses, developed at medium densities, located along arterial or collector roads serving as major transit routes. Such corridors may form the boundaries of residential subdivisions or neighbourhoods, but should act as a linear focus for activities and uses within the community. Activity Nodes Compact, transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly areas where the highest concentrations of residential, employment, retail and other uses in the urban area are located. Activity nodes are generally located at points where two or more transit routes or travel modes intersect. Adverse Effects As defined in the Environmental Protection Act, means one or more of: a) impairment of the quality of the natural environment for any use that can be made of it b) injury or damage to property or plant or animal life c) harm or material discomfort to any person d) an adverse effect on the health of any person e) impairment of the safety of any person f) rendering any property or plant or animal life unfit for human use g) loss of enjoyment of normal use of property h) interference with normal conduct of business. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 38 Brownfield Sites Means undeveloped or previously developed properties that may be contaminated. They are usually, but not exclusively, former industrial or commercial properties that may be underutilized, derelict or vacant. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=9881, p. 39

Building Design Scale and design of buildings in relation to street, neighbourhood or community character, barrier-free access, energy and water efficiency, setbacks, solar orientation, adaptability for future reuse and ability to accommodate all stages of life, durability and building materials. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=7171 Built Environment An important aspect of the physical environment and is comprised of urban and building design, land use, the transportation system and the infrastructure that support them. Several important built environment elements relate to walking rates. These elements include proximity to employment, retail, services, and recreation facilities along with other factors such as perceptions of safety, sense of community connectedness and neighbourhood aesthetics. Source: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/oph_standards/docs/population_health_ assessment.pdf, p. 10 Community Gardens Pieces of land gardened by community members to grow fresh local produce for sale or direct consumption. Source: http://www.amo.on.ca/amo-content/policy-updates/2013/amo-and-omkn-receive- Report-on-Best-Practices-in-L.aspx, p. 2 Density, High High density development refers to the more concentrated development patterns typically found in the centres of urban areas. Density, Low Low density development refers to detached single family residential development, or the low-rise commercial or industrial development densities usually found in auto-oriented industrial parks or along highway-commercial strips. Density, Medium Medium density development refers to low-rise multi-family residential development or low-rise commercial/residential development usually found along a pedestrian-oriented "Main Street".

Designated Greenfield Area The area within a settlement area that is not built-up area. Where a settlement area does not have a built boundary, the entire settlement area is considered designated greenfield area. Source: http://www.placestogrow.ca/content/ggh/plan-cons-english-all-web.pdf, p. 40,41 Designated Growth Areas Means lands within settlement areas designated in an official plan for growth over the long-term planning horizon provided in policy 1.1.2, but which have not yet been fully developed. Designated growth areas include lands which are designated and available for residential growth in accordance with policy 1.4.1(a), as well as lands required for employment and other uses. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463 Determinants of Health Definable entities that cause, are associated with, or induce health outcomes. Public health is fundamentally concerned with action and advocacy to address the full range of potentially modifiable determinants of health - not only those which are related to the actions of individuals, such as health behaviours and lifestyles, but also factors such as income and social status, education, employment and working conditions, access to appropriate health services, and the physical environment. These, in combination, create different living conditions which impact on health. Source: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/ccph-cesp/pdfs/cc-manual-eng090407.pdf Development Means the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of buildings and structures requiring approval under the Planning Act, but does not include: a) activities that create or maintain infrastructure authorized under an environmental assessment process b) works subject to the Drainage Act c) for the purposes of policy 2.1.4(a), underground or surface mining of minerals or advanced exploration on mining lands in significant areas of mineral potential in Ecoregion 5E, where advanced exploration has the same meaning as under the Mining Act. Instead, those matters shall be subject to policy 2.1.5(a) Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 41 Disease and Injury Prevention Measures to prevent the occurrence of disease and injury, such as risk factor reduction, but also to arrest the progress and reduce the consequences of disease or injury once established. Disease and injury prevention is sometimes used as a complementary term alongside health promotion. Source: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/ccph-cesp/pdfs/cc-manual-eng090407.pdf

District An intermediate scale of planning area, smaller than a local municipality, but comprising a number of neighbourhoods within a municipality. Detailed land use planning policies at the district level are usually addressed in secondary plans. Employment area Means those areas designated in an official plan for clusters of business and economic activities including, but not limited to, manufacturing, warehousing, offices, and associated retail and ancillary facilities. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 41 Equity in Health Means that peoples' needs guide the distribution of opportunities for well-being. Equity in health is not the same as equality in health status. Inequalities in health status between individuals and populations are inevitable consequences of genetic differences and various social and economic conditions, or a result of personal lifestyle choices. Inequities occur as a consequence of differences in opportunity, which result, for example in unequal access to health services, nutritious food or adequate housing. In such cases, inequalities in health status arise as a consequence of inequities in opportunities in life. Source: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/ccph-cesp/pdfs/cc-manual-eng090407.pdf Floor Space Index (FSI) The ratio of the gross floor area of a building or buildings to the gross area of the lot on which the building or buildings are located. A floor space index of 2.0 would indicate that the gross floor area of a building could be up to 2 times the gross area of the lot on which it is located. This calculation is typically used instead of a lot coverage percentage. Health Evidence Information such as analyzed data, published research findings, results of evaluations, prior experience, expert opinions, any or all of which may be used to reach conclusions on which health of a population decisions are based. Source: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/ccph-cesp/pdfs/cc-manual-eng090407.pdf Health Hazard A condition of a premise:

- a substance, thing, plant or animal other than man - or a solid, liquid, gas or combination of any of these, that has or that is likely to have an adverse effect on the health of any person. Source: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/oph_standards/glossary.aspx Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Health impact assessment can be defined as any combination of procedures or methods by which a proposed policy or program may be judged as to the effect(s) it may have on the health of a population. Policies or programs of any nature may directly affect the health of a population, or may indirectly affect their health by altering, influencing, or affecting the determinants of health. Source: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ph-sp/implement/implementation2-eng.php Health Indicator A health indicator is a characteristic of an individual, population, or environment which is subject to measurement (directly or indirectly) and can be used to describe one or more aspects of the health of an individual or population (quality, quantity and time). Source: http://www.who.int/healthpromotion/about/hpr%20glossary%201998.pdf?ua=1 Health Inequalities and Inequities Health inequalities can be defined as differences in health status or in the distribution of health determinants between different population groups. For example, differences in mobility between elderly people and younger populations or differences in mortality rates between people from different social classes. It is important to distinguish between inequality in health and inequity. Some health inequalities are attributable to biological variations or free choice, and others are attributable to the external environment and conditions mainly outside the control of the individuals concerned. In the first case it may be impossible or ethically or ideologically unacceptable to change the health determinants, and so the health inequalities are unavoidable. In the second, the uneven distribution may be unnecessary and avoidable as well as unjust and unfair, so that the resulting health inequalities also lead to inequity in health. Source: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/oph_standards/glossary.aspx Health Outcomes A change in the health status of an individual, group or population which is attributable to a planned intervention or series of interventions, regardless of whether such an intervention was intended to change health status. Source: http://www.who.int/healthpromotion/about/hpr%20glossary%201998.pdf?ua=1 Health Policy A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, political party, organization,

or individual / the written or unwritten aims, objectives, targets, strategy, tactics, and plans that guide the actions of a government or an organization. Policies have three interconnected and ideally continually evolving stages: development, implementation and evaluation. Policy development is the creative process of identifying and establishing a policy to meet a particular need or situation. Policy implementation consists of the actions taken to set up or modify a policy, and evaluation is the assessment of how, and how well, the policy works in practice. Health policy is often enacted through legislation or other forms of rule-making, which define regulations and incentives that enable the provision of and access to health and social services. Source: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/ccph-cesp/pdfs/cc-manual-eng090407.pdf Health Promotion The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health. It not only embraces actions directed at strengthening the skills and capabilities of individuals, but also action directed towards changing social, environmental, political and economic conditions so as to alleviate their impact on public and individual health. The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986) describes five key strategies for health promotion: build healthy public policy create supportive environments strengthen community action develop personal skills reorient health services. Source: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/ccph-cesp/pdfs/cc-manual-eng090407.pdf Health Protection A term to describe important activities of public health, in food hygiene, water purification, environmental sanitation, drug safety and other activities, that eliminate as far as possible the risk of adverse consequences to health attributable to environmental hazards. Source: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/ccph-cesp/pdfs/cc-manual-eng090407.pdf Health Status A description and/or measurement of the health of an individual or population at a particular point in time against identifiable standards, usually by reference to health indicators. Source: http://www.who.int/healthpromotion/about/hpr%20glossary%201998.pdf?ua=1 Healthy Communities Places that are safe, contribute to a high quality of life, provide a strong sense of belonging and identity, and offer access to a wide range of health-promoting amenities, infrastructure, and opportunities for all residents. Source: https://www.healthunit.com/uploads/linking-health-and-the-built-environment-in-rural-

settings-evidence-and-recommendations-for-planning-healthy-communities-in-middlesexcounty.pdf Healthy Public Policy Characterized by an explicit concern for health and equity in all areas of policy, and by accountability for health impact. The main aim of healthy public policy is to create a supportive environment to enable people to lead healthy lives. Such a policy makes healthy choices possible or easier for citizens. It makes social and physical environments health enhancing. Source: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/oph_standards/glossary.aspx Infill Development "...the economic use of vacant land, or restoration or rehabilitation of existing structures or infrastructure, in already urbanized areas where water, sewer and other public services are in place, that maintains the continuity of the original community fabric. Source: http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/healthunit/library/research/bhcintro.aspx Intensification The development of a property, site or area at a higher density than currently exists through: a) redevelopment, including the reuse of brownfield sites b) the development of vacant and/or underutilized lots within previously developed areas c) infill development d) the expansion or conversion of existing buildings. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=9881, p. 43 Land Use Planning Means managing our land and resources. It helps each community to set goals about how it will grow and develop and to work out ways of reaching those goals while keeping important social, economic and environmental concerns in mind. It balances the interests of individual property owners with the wider interests and objectives of the whole community. Mixed-Use Development Areas characterized by a wide variety of shopping, employment, entertainment, light industrial and residential uses. Mixed-use development may occur at the level of individual specifically include buildings or complexes, or at a larger scale within activity nodes or corridors.

Mobility Refers to the movement of people or goods. It assumes that "travel means person- or ton-miles, "trip means person- or freight-vehicle trip. It assumes that any increase in travel mileage or speed benefits society. Source: http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm55.htm Mobility Options Quality of walking, cycling and public transit, including: - convenience, safety and comfort - sidewalk presence and condition - street design for safety and barrier-free travel - attractive, useful and well-situated street furniture, street lighting, rights-of-ways, building setbacks and orientation to facilitate function and accessibility for pedestrians of all types. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=7171 Multi-modal The availability or use of more than one form of transportation, such as automobiles, walking, cycling, buses, rapid transit, rail (such as commuter and freight), trucks, air and marine. Source: http://www.placestogrow.ca/content/ggh/plan-cons-english-all-web.pdf Natural Heritage System A system made up of natural heritage features and areas, and linkages intended to provide connectivity (at the regional or site level) and support natural processes which are necessary to maintain biological and geological diversity, natural functions, viable populations of indigenous species and ecosystems. These systems can include: - natural heritage features and areas - federal and provincial parks and conservation reserves - other natural heritage features - lands that have been restored or have the potential to be restored to a natural state - areas that support hydrologic functions - working landscapes that enable ecological functions to continue The Province has a recommended approach for identifying natural heritage systems, but municipal approaches that achieve or exceed the same objective may also be used. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 45 Nodes Areas within settlement areas of more intense density, mixed-use and activity. They are compact clusters of uses that may include downtowns, mixed-use communities, clusters of office buildings,

post-secondary educational campuses or other higher-density areas both large and small. Within the Greater Golden Horseshoe these may include areas defined as urban growth centres, major transit station areas, anchor hubs or gateway hubs in the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006, and The Big Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, 2008. Source: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/transit/pdfs/transit-supportive-guidelines.pdf Physical Environment The physical, chemical, and biological factors within the home, the neighbourhood, and/or the workplace, which are beyond the immediate control of the individual that affect health. Among the most important factors will be air and water quality, waste management (domestic, industrial, hazardous, toxic), other sources of harmful substances (such as heavy metals and persistent chemicals), radiation, housing and other buildings, open spaces, natural or wild areas, global structures, and natural phenomena (such as ozone layer and carbon cycle). Source: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/oph_standards/docs/population_health_ assessment.pdf, p. 10 Population Health The health of the population, measured by health status indicators. Population health is influenced by physical, biological, behavioural, social, cultural, economic, and other factors. The term is also used to refer to the prevailing health level of the population, or a specified subset of the population, or the level to which the population aspires. Population health describes the state of health, and public health is the range of practices, procedures, methods, institutions and disciplines required to achieve it. The term also is used to describe the academic disciplines involved in studies of determinants and dynamics of health status of the population. Source: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/oph_standards/glossary.aspx Prevention Policies and actions to: - eliminate a disease or minimize its effect - reduce the incidence and/or prevalence of disease, disability, and premature death - reduce the prevalence of disease precursors and risk factors in the population if none of these if feasible, - retard the progress of incurable diseases Source: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/oph_standards/glossary.aspx Prime Agricultural Area Areas where prime agricultural lands predominate. This includes:

- areas of prime agricultural lands and associated Canada Land Inventory Class 4-7 soils - additional areas where there is a local concentration of farms which exhibit characteristics of ongoing agriculture Prime agricultural areas may be identified by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food using evaluation procedures established by the Province as amended from time to time, or may also be identified through an alternative agricultural land evaluation system approved by the Province. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 46 Recreation Leisure time activity undertaken in built or natural settings for purposes of physical activity, health benefits, sport participation and skill development, personal enjoyment, positive social interaction and the achievement of human potential. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 47 Redevelopment The creation of new units, uses or lots on previously developed land in existing communities, including brownfield sites. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 47 Residential Intensification Intensification of a property, site or area which results in a net increase in residential units or accommodation and includes: a) redevelopment, including the redevelopment of brownfield sites b) the development of vacant or underutilized lots within previously developed areas c) infill development d) the conversion or expansion of existing industrial, commercial and institutional buildings for residential use e) the conversion or expansion of existing residential buildings to create new residential units or accommodation, including accessory apartments, secondary suites and rooming houses. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 48 Risk Assessment A quantitative and/or qualitative estimation of the likelihood that an outcome, such as an adverse effect, will result from exposure to a specified hazard or hazards, or from the absence of protective or beneficial factors. Risk assessment is an integral part of health policy. Source: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/oph_standards/glossary.aspx Risk Factor Social, economic or biological status, behaviours or environments which are associated with or

cause increased susceptibility to a specific disease, ill health, or injury. Source: http://www.who.int/healthpromotion/about/hpr%20glossary%201998.pdf?ua=1 Roads, Arterial Major traffic and transit routes, intended to carry large volumes of vehicular traffic. Arterial roads should provide continuous routes across urban areas, and in urban areas, should generally be designed as "Activity Corridors". Roads, Collector Traffic and transit routes designed to carry lower volumes of traffic than arterial roads, and providing continuous access across neighbourhoods. Collector roads should be bordered by higher density uses than surrounding low density residential areas, to support their role as transit routes. Roads, Local Roads designed to carry low traffic volumes, at low speeds, which are intended primarily to provide access to abutting uses, rather than to provide through traffic routes. Rural areas Lands which are located outside settlement areas and which are outside prime agricultural areas. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 48 Secondary Plan A land use policy plan for a district or large neighbourhood within a municipality which provides more detailed land use policies and designations than those found in a municipal official plan. Sensitive Land Uses Buildings, amenity areas, or outdoor spaces where routine or normal activities occurring at reasonably expected times would experience one or more adverse effects from contaminant discharges generated by a nearby major facility. Sensitive land uses may be a part of the natural or built environment. Examples may include, but are not limited to: residences, day care centres, and educational and health facilities. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 48

Settlement Areas Urban areas and rural settlement areas within municipalities (such as cities, towns, villages and hamlets) that are: a) built up areas where development is concentrated and which have a mix of land uses b) lands which have been designated in an official plan for development over the long-term planning horizon provided for in policy 1.1.2. In cases where land in designated growth areas is not available, the settlement area may be no larger than the area where development is concentrated. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 48 Streetscape Urban roadway design and conditions as they impact street users and nearby residents. Streetscaping recognizes that streets are places where people engage in various activities, including but not limited to motor vehicle travel. Streetscapes are an important component of the public realm (public spaces where people interact), which help defines a community's aesthetic quality, identity, economic activity, health, social cohesion and opportunity, not just its mobility. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 48 Surveillance The ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data, essential to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice, closely integrated with the timely dissemination of these data to those who need to know. The final link in the surveillance chain is the application of these data to prevention and control. A surveillance system includes a functional capacity for data collection, analysis, and dissemination linked to public health programs. Source: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/oph_standards/glossary.aspx Transfer Nodes Major transportation interchange points which act as focal points in the transportation network, and are designed to facilitate transfers between transportation modes such as auto/commuter rail, rapid transit/local bus service, etc. As urban areas develop, a transfer node may serve as a focal point for the development of a mixed use activity node. Transfer nodes are often associated with larger urban areas. In the Greater Toronto Area, they are usually referred to as Gateways. Transit Node A point where two or more transit routes intersect, usually having higher density and/or more mixed uses than occur in areas further removed from the intersection.

Transportation Corridor A thoroughfare and its associated buffer zone for passage or conveyance of vehicles or people. A transportation corridor includes any of all of the following: a) Major roads, arterial roads, and highways for moving people and goods b) Rail lines/railways for moving people and goods c) Transit right of way/transitways including buses and light rail for moving people. Source: http://www.placestogrow.ca/content/ggh/plan-cons-english-all-web.pdf, p. 55 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) A set of strategies that result in more efficient use of the transportation system by influencing travel behaviour by mode, time of day, frequency, trip length, regulation, route, or cost. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 50 Transportation System A system consisting of facilities, corridors and rights-of-way for the movement of people and goods, and associated transportation facilities including transit stops and stations, sidewalks, cycle lanes, bus lanes, high occupancy vehicle lanes, rail facilities, parking facilities, park'n'ride lots, service centres, rest stops, vehicle inspection stations, inter-modal facilities, harbours, airports, marine facilities, ferries, canals and associated facilities such as storage and maintenance. Source: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/assetfactory.aspx?did=10463, p. 50 Urban Agriculture The production and harvesting of fruits and vegetables, raising of animals or cultivation of fish for local consumption within and around cities. Source: http://www.amo.on.ca/amo-content/policy-updates/2013/amo-and-omkn-receive- Report-on-Best-Practices-in-L.aspx