Civil Municipal Magazine - Nov 2023

155 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 WHI TBY, ONTARIO A Place of Choice Whitby has experienced significant growth and transformation over the years and is emerging as a hub for economic development and innovation. Elizabeth Roy, the town’s Mayor, proudly shares her experience of being a resident since 1993. She emphasizes the strong sense of community, where families have thrived for generations, commenting that Whitby’s appeal lies not only in its welcoming atmosphere but also in its embrace of diversity, making it a place for people of all ages and backgrounds. Downtown Revitalization Meets Technology and Innovation Discussing Whitby’s two distinct downtown cores, known as Downtown Whitby and Downtown Brooklin, Mayor Roy remarks, “I think the most important thing is that we need to have people in place to support our downtowns.”