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          History:

          Taunton makes reference to Taunton Road, the main thoroughfare running east to west across Durham Region. The Taunton name is English in origin making reference to Somerset, County in England where many of Durham’s earlier families originated from. Taunton is a Keltic word meaning “roaring stream”.

          Taunton Road was originally referred to as the 4th Concession. The street name was changed in the 1960s. In 1993 the Durham Region official plan added the newly formed Taunton North neighbourhood to Whitby’s urban boundary.  Strict planning and environmental protection measures have been undertaken to preserve the surrounding conservation lands which are part of the Oak Ridges Moraine.

          Overview:

          Taunton North is a neighbourhood in transition from rural countryside to an urban community within the growing town of Whitby. There are a number of nearby shopping amenities including the Taunton Garden Power Centre situated on the northeast corner of Taunton Road and Garden Street. This large retail centre features national retailers including: Staples, Winners, SportChek, PetSmart, LA Fitness and Home Depot. Nearby golf courses and conservation areas provide plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities.

          Lifestyle:

          Taunton Garden Power Centre situated on the northeast corner of Taunton Road and Garden Street is a large retail centre that features national retailers including: Staples, Winners, SportChek, PetSmart, LA Fitness and Home Depot. This shopping centre is highlighted by a storm water management pond set in a naturalized setting. A small bridge spans the pond providing pedestrians and cyclists with a link to retail units from Taunton Road and Garden Street.

          Homes:

          Taunton North has various pockets of new homes randomly spaced throughout the neighbourhood. The subdivisions already built have their own unique hosing styles and designs. These include large detached executive homes as well as more modest detached family homes and starter townhomes.

          Recreation:

          Nearby golf courses and conservation areas provide plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities.

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          Taunton North Stats

          Walkability:

          Low

          Bikeability:

          Low

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          Medium

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High