Developing the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) is a dynamic hub for growth and innovation, shaping the future of Vaughan. More than a decade into its evolution, the city’s downtown core continues to expand with new developments, key city-building projects and vibrant public spaces. With more amenities opening and opportunities for community engagement, the VMC is evolving into a destination where people can live, work, play and connect!
The City of Vaughan is committed to developing the VMC as a complete community with a mix of uses that are transit-supportive and pedestrian-friendly. It is envisioned to be the financial, innovation and cultural centre of Vaughan, with a vibrant sense of place, a high-quality public realm and environmentally sustainable design practices.
The City’s VMC Sub-Committee meets monthly to help guide growth and bring the vision to life. The following items were discussed during the May meeting:
VMC Transportation Master Plan
The City has developed a new VMC Transportation Master Plan to help guide and manage transportation in the city’s downtown core. This plan identifies transportation needs, provides a strategy for street connectivity and accessibility, and supports various ways to get around, such as walking, biking, public transit and ridesharing, through to 2051.
Two rounds of public engagement were conducted, with the last taking place in January 2025. The project team shared feedback (PDF) received during the February VMC Sub-Committee meetings. A final report was prepared and presented at the May VMC Sub-Committee meeting and the VMC TMP received final Vaughan Council approval earlier this month.
VMC Secondary Plan Update
The City’s project team presented the first draft of the new VMC Secondary Plan, outlining key policy changes and providing a summary of engagement feedback received to-date. The draft plan reflects extensive consultation and technical work, and will guide future growth and development in the VMC. Learn more in this presentation report (PDF).
About the VMC Sub-Committee
The VMC Sub-Committee is comprised of Members of Vaughan Council and City staff – including the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager of Planning, Growth Management and Housing Delivery and the VMC Program team. The Committee’s mandate – outlined in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Sub-Committee Terms of Reference (PDF) – will run throughout the 2022 to 2026 Term of Council.
All Committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 and streamed live at vaughan.ca/LiveCouncil. Meetings are posted within the Council and Committee meeting calendar, available at vaughan.ca/CouncilMeetings.
To learn more about the VMC Sub-Committee, visit vaughan.ca/committees.
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