The Town of Whitby and Downtown Whitby Business Improvement Area (BIA) are working together to provide new ways to support the safe reopening of area businesses.

Last Friday, June 19, as part of the Whitby’s move into Stage 2 of reopening, the Town announced the waiving of application fees and development of an expedited approval and permitting process for outdoor patio spaces. Minor construction on some outdoor patio spaces will be compeleted this month in Downtown Whitby.

This week, in response to feedback collected from local businesses, the Town and BIA are helping to support safe curbside pick-up and on-site shopping experiences through:

15-minute Parking Spaces

The Town is converting more than 20 of its metered on-street parking locations in Downtown Whitby to 15-minute spots to help support safe curbside pick-up and delivery. All on-street and municipal lot parking in Downtown Whitby continue to be free at this time. 

Pedestrian Zone

Starting in July, residents can shop local business displays with safe physical distancing in the new pedestrian zone on the east side of Brock Street and south of Dundas Street. The zone will offer a marketplace experience where shoppers can browse local goods while keeping 6 feet apart.

For a map of the new 15-minute parking spaces, the pedestrian zone and Downtown Whitby outdoor patios, click here.

Learn more about how the Town is supporting local businesses during COVID-19 at whitby.ca/reopening

For more information about the Downtown Whitby BIA, visit whitbybia.org