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Commercial and Employment Space: Whitby GO is a transportation hub where all DRT buses in Whitby terminate, it also has frequent GO service. This is an ideal place for employment spaces and retail to support the community, such as grocery stores but also for all of Whitby. 2/6

The current proposal does not have enough retail or employment spaces, in addition most of the ground floor of the buildings are set aside for back of house spaces and amenities that could be moved elsewhere. These spaces should prioritize retail and employment. 3/6

The current proposal is too car oriented, with large amounts of space between buildings being taken up by massive roundabouts for loading access. These spaces should be moved away from the station and a more pedestrianized area should be part of this development. 4/6

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The development doesn't seem to be planned to have good integration with future phases, which are closer to the station and should be almost entirely car free and feature public plazas and ample retail. Future pedestrian connections should be prioritized. 5/6