Building a city that works for everyone and is guided by Strong Leadership Delivering For You is the focus of the City of Vaughan’s 2025 Budget and 2026 Financial Plan (PDF), which was adopted by Vaughan Council this evening at the Special Council (Budget) meeting.
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) is the largest and most ambitious development project in the City of Vaughan’s history. More than a decade into its evolution, our downtown core continues to transform. Key city-building projects are in the works, public engagement opportunities are underway and new community amenities are opening for public use. There’s lots to be excited about!
Protect your pipes first!
Whether you’re going away for a weekend or on an extended vacation this holiday season, don’t forget about your home’s water pipes! Low temperatures can cause pipes to freeze, leak or burst if they are not properly protected.
Here are some tips to help keep water flowing at your home all winter long:
Vaughan is a city in demand. And as one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, it continues to evolve. But city building doesn’t happen overnight. Well before construction begins, developments undergo a careful review by City of Vaughan staff, Vaughan Council, public agencies (such as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, York Region and provincial ministries, where appropriate) … and you!
Public feedback is a vital part of the planning process and there are many ways to have a say before a decision is made.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly and working smoke alarms! To ensure you have a safe and happy holiday, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service is sharing some important fire safety reminders and maintenance tips.
Don’t let your stockings go up in smoke
Consent is being requested to establish an easement over Parts 1 and 2 (as shown on the plans submitted with the application) located on 110 Citation Drive (servient land) in favour of 84 Citation Drive (dominant land) to facilitate the use of the westerly drive aisle access located on 110 Citation Drive.
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a five-storey mixed use addition to the existing synagogue and to facilitate related Site Plan Application DA.24.004.
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (‘BESS’) that is used to provide power to the energy grid in the case of a blackout or dip in power on the hydro grid. Relief is also required to facilitate related Site Plan Application DA.24.042.
