Ward 4

What is Ward 4?

Ward 4 is the centre of Oshawa. It includes the downtown core, the Urban Growth Centre, and the residential neighbourhoods that surround them. This is where the city’s history lives — King Street, Simcoe Street, the old storefronts, the community institutions — and it’s where the city’s future is being shaped.

Ward 4 is home to small businesses, long-time residents, new families, students, and a growing downtown community. It’s a diverse, active, and engaged ward — and it deserves a councillor who understands all of it.

Ward 4 Map

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Ward 4 Neighbourhoods

The different faces of Ward 4 — each with its own character and concerns.

Downtown Core (King Street / Simcoe Street)

The historic heart of Oshawa. King Street and Simcoe Street form the main commercial corridors, with storefronts, restaurants, and small businesses that have served the community for decades.

• Safety concerns — need for visible policing
• Small business support and revitalization
• Streetscape and walkability improvements
• Balancing growth with heritage preservation

Urban Growth Centre

Oshawa’s designated growth area, with new residential towers and mixed-use development transforming the skyline. Growth is happening fast — the question is whether it’s being managed well.

• Infrastructure keeping pace with development
• Traffic and transit for new residents
• Community amenities (parks, schools, services)
• Developer accountability and community benefits

Residential Neighbourhoods

The tree-lined streets surrounding downtown — established neighbourhoods with long-time residents, families, and a strong sense of community. These are the people who keep Ward 4 grounded.

• Protecting neighbourhood character from overdevelopment
• Property standards and maintenance
• Traffic calming on residential streets
• Green spaces and park maintenance

Small Business Strips

The smaller commercial areas that dot Ward 4 — the plazas, the corner stores, the service businesses. These are essential to daily life in the ward and often overlooked in city planning.

• Zoning that supports small business viability
• Parking access and customer experience
• Signage and visibility
• Connection to downtown revitalization efforts

Key Issues Across Ward 4

✓ Community safety and visible policing downtown
✓ Smart development that serves residents first
✓ Fire master plan for emergency preparedness
✓ Infrastructure that keeps up with growth
✓ Small business support and downtown revitalization
✓ Protecting residential neighbourhood character
✓ Traffic management on Ward 4 streets
✓ Green spaces and community amenities