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Accessibility
The City of Vaughan is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equitable access for residents, visitors, and employees with visible or non-visible disabilities. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner, and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility, and by meeting the accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
Active Together Master Plan
Active Together is the Master Plan for the Provision of Recreation, Culture, Parks, Facilities and Libraries that ensures that these services and facilities remain important contributors to the high quality of life in Vaughan.
Active Together Physical Activity Strategy
The Active Together Physical Activity Strategy is a component of Vaughan’s 10-year Active Together Master Plan for the provision of Parks, Recreation, Culture and Library facilities and services.
Annual Report to Citizens
Vaughan's Report to Citizens highlights the City's annual achievements -- including new programs and initiatives -- and contains an overview of municipal finances. The Report to Citizens is posted online and delivered annually to Vaughan households and businesses.
Bass Pro Mills Road Extension
Bass Pro Mills Road Extension
Centre Street Corridor
The purpose of the Centre Street Urban Design Guidelines and Streetscape Plan Study is to provide an urban design framework and detailed Urban Design Guidelines for Centre Street from Bathurst Street to just west of Dufferin Street, and to prepare a Streetscape Plan and Phasing/ Implementation Plan for the same area.
Citizen Surveys
An overwhelming majority of residents feel the quality of life in the City of Vaughan is good, and that they are receiving good value for their tax dollars. Those are just two of the findings from a recent Ipsos Reid Citizen Survey administered in the City of Vaughan.
City of Vaughan Chinese New Year Celebration
City of Vaughan Chinese New Year Celebration at City Hall.
City of Vaughan Official Plan 2010
The City of Vaughan undertook an ambitious three-year project to create a new Official Plan as part of the City's integrated Growth Management Strategy. On September 7, 2010, Council adopted a new Official Plan. It addresses all elements of effective, sustainable and successful city-building, while managing projected growth to 2031.
City of Vaughan Older Adult Recreation Strategy
The purpose of the Older Adult Recreation Strategy as stated in the "Terms of Reference" for the research was to recommend a set of strategies to guide the planning and provision of municipal recreation services to the older adult age group.
City-Wide Parking Standards Review
This study assesses the overall approach for parking standards throughout the City under the mandate that parking policies should be responsible, implementable, and promote more sustainable forms of development.
Concord West Urban Design Framework + Streetscape Plan
The purpose of the Concord West Urban Design Streetscape Plan Study is to provide an Urban Design Framework, Streetscape Plan, and Phasing/ Implementation Plan for the Concord West Community.
Concord/GO Centre Secondary Plan
The Secondary Plan will provide a master plan for a critical intensification area in the City of Vaughan related to the Concord/GO Station, the VIVA Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit Line and the 407 Highway Transitway.
Design Review Panel Pilot Project
Members of the Design Review Panel pilot project provide professional recommendations to the City on proposed high density development projects in Vaughan. The City is the first to establish such a Panel in York Region.
Dorian Place Land Use Review
Land Use Urban Design Study to examine the redesignation of residential properties on Dorian Place, abutting the west side of Yonge Street at the request of residents on the street.
Economic Development
The City of Vaughan Economic Development is your source for business information and assistance. Our goal is to help local companies grow their business by bringing businesses, organizations, government and our community together to achieve bold results. We also assist companies that are physically expanding their facilities. The Economic Development team is here to help facilitate development process to ensure that business expansion or relocation proceeds smoothly.
Economic Development Strategy
The Economic Development Strategy is the starting point of a process that will provide the catalyst for economic transformation for the next ten years, and yield long-term prosperity for the community.
Environmental Management Guide
The Environmental Management Guide (EMG) identifies the range of studies and provides guidance regarding the level of detail of submittal information to prepare environmental reports in support of development applications according to the environmental policies in Chapter 3 of the City of Vaughan Official Plan 2010.
Environmental Sustainability
Environmentally Sustainability is responsible for championing the implementation of Green Directions Vaughan, the City's Community Sustainability and Environmental Master Plan, and its goals, objectives, ethics and principles. The City's Environmental Sustainability department works in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to achieve a healthy natural environment, vibrant communities and a strong economy.
Events Strategy
Events Strategy
Green Directions Vaughan
Green Directions Vaughan is the City's Community Sustainability and Environmental Master Plan. The plan establishes the principles of sustainability to achieve a healthy natural environment, vibrant communities and a strong economy.
Greening the Corporation Vaughan
Employee Engagement, Green Buildings and other initiatives focused on Greening the Corporation of Vaughan.
Greening Vaughan
Greening Vaughan was the City’s multi-phased waste management strategy that focused on enhancing and/or introducing opportunities and programs to divert waste from landfill. The overall goal of this program was to divert 60% of Vaughan’s waste from landfill by 2008. Although this phased program ended in 2007, the City continues to explore ways to further increase its waste diversion efforts.
Humber Bridge Trail Class Environmental Assessment Study
The City of Vaughan has completed a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to determine the optimal solution for the Humber Bridge Trail bowstring arch bridge over the Humber River. The purpose of this notice is to inform you that the Class EA report and its findings are available for public viewing and comment.
Kleinburg Economic Development Strategy
The objective of the Kleinburg Economic Development Strategy is to create a vision and guidelines for the long-term economic revitalization of the Kleinburg downtown and commercial core area.
Kleinburg Parking Strategy
The City of Vaughan is working to develop a parking management strategy that will help address parking needs in the Kleinburg Village. Kleinburg is one of Vaughan’s premier commercial neighbourhoods with a charming residential community at its core and a rich and varied history. It is also a destination for thousands of visitors. Limited public parking is recognized as a significant challenge.
Lunar New Year Celebration
City of Vaughan Lunar New Year Celebration at City Hall.
Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital
A new hospital approved for Vaughan, to be operated by Mackenzie Health, will ensure that people and families living in the City of Vaughan will have access to high quality health care closer to home.
Maple/GO Station Secondary Plan
The Maple GO Station Secondary Plan has been submitted to permit the development of the lands in accordance with the “Mid-Rise Mixed-Use” designation of the Vaughan Official Plan 2010. The “Mid-Rise Mixed-Use” designation permits both commercial and residential uses. Once the peer review process is complete, the Secondary Plan will form the basis for the implementing Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law.
Measuring Sustainability Performance of New Development in Brampton, Richmond Hill and Vaughan
The main purpose of implementing a sustainable development framework in the development review process is to reduce the overall ecological footprint of new developments and redevelopment projects.
Momentum Report
The Momentum Report highlights the achievements and milestones the City has made during this term of council. The report also incorporates an overview of municipal finances.
Natural Heritage Network Study
The study will assess the role of the existing Natural Heritage Network (NHN) in maintaining elements of biodiversity and ecological functions for the long term, consistent with Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2.1.2, and propose additional NHN areas to meet biodiversity and ecosystem function targets.
Peace Tree Month
Peace Tree Day is an annual festival for children and families of every culture and faith to celebrate peace together. It is a time to interact, explore and experience all the vibrant colours of diversity, while working together to create new peace initiatives in schools and communities.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan will guide improvements to existing and proposed pedestrian and cycling facilities in order to create a friendlier environment for residents.
Planning Projects, Studies & Block Plans
List of City-Wide Projects, Area Specific Policy Planning Studies and Block Plans.
Promenade Centre Secondary Plan
The City has started developing a secondary plan study for the Promenade Mall and surrounding area – known as the Promenade Centre. The study will establish a vision, key principles and a complete land-use plan to guide the future evolution and development.
Secondary Suites Policy Study and Task Force
In February 2010, Council directed City staff to undertake a Secondary Suites policy study and to set up a Task Force. The Province has passed legislation, Bill 140, to amend the Planning Act, requiring that official plans contain policies that authorize the use of a second residential unit in detached, semi or row houses and that local municipalities pass zoning by-laws to give effect to these policies. The study and Task Force will be necessary to develop detailed policies on this issue.
Steeles West Urban Design Guidelines + Streetscape Plan
The purpose of the Steeles West Urban Design and Streetscape Plan is to prepare an Urban Design Framework, Urban Design Guidelines, a Streetscape Plan and a Phasing/ Implementation Plan for the Steeles West Secondary Plan area located within the City of Vaughan.
Storm Drainage SWM Master Plan EA
Sustainable Transportation
ustainable Transportation refers to any means of transportation that is ‘green’ and has low impact on the environment. Sustainable transportation is also about balancing our current and future needs. Examples of sustainable transportation include walking, cycling, transit, carpooling, car sharing, and green vehicles.
Thornhill-Centre Street Land Use Review
Land Use Study of the Centre Street corridor (north side) between New Westminster Drive and Concord Road.
Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension
The Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (TYSSE) will provide a critical extension of the existing Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system into the City of Vaughan. The 8.6km extension will include six new stations, with three in Vaughan. Tunelling is currrently underway, with an anticipated service date of late 2015.
Toy Drive
City of Vaughan Annual Toy Drive in support of the CP24 Chum Christmas Wish Program.
Transportation Demand Management
Transportation Demand Management, known more simply as TDM, consists of specialized policies, targeted programs, innovative mobility services, and products that encourage people to use sustainable modes of transportation, rather than driving alone, or make fewer trips by car. It is policy of Vaughan Council to encourage and support city-wide and local TDM programs.
Vaughan Arts & Juried Exhibition
Art Exhibitions & Spaces and Call Out to Artists
Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC)
Whether you want to start or to grow your small business, the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC) is a one-stop source for business information and assistance, resources, and access to Business Resource Library.
Vaughan City Hall
Designed by the award-winning Canadian architectural firm Kuwabara Payne McKenna and Blumberg (KPMB), Vaughan City Hall is one of the largest civic buildings in Canada expected to achieve Gold certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) – an internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
Vaughan Cycling Forum
The Vaughan Cycling Forum (VCF) provides residents and cycling enthusiasts with the opportunity to learn about what is to come for Vaughan cyclists and offer their input into future cycling initiatives in the City of Vaughan.
Vaughan Enterprise Zone & Hwy. 427 Extension
Economic growth and prosperity occurs irrespective of municipal boundaries. Connectivity, be it through hard infrastructure or through online channels, will transform our communities. The Vaughan Enterprise Zone is poised to deliver on all these fronts:
Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct Plan
The construction of the Healthcare Campus Centre has been recognized in Vaughan Vision 2020 as priority project. The project also has a Policy Planning dimension as expressed in the approved OPA No. 715 (as amended) and the forthcoming "Hospital Precinct Plan". The Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital has been identified as an important contributor to the City’s economic development, through the Employment Sectors Strategy Study and the new Economic Development Strategy.
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is a planned downtown development with business offices, residences, entertainment and cultural facilities, and pedestrian shopping areas. With approximately 179 hectares of development opportunities, it is the largest and most ambitious project in the City's history.
Vaughan Mills Centre Secondary Plan
The Vaughan Mills Centre Secondary Plan will provide a planning framework for an important intensification area in the City of Vaughan. Vaughan Mills Centre is subject to development applications that propose primarily mixed use developments with heights and densities generally higher than what is provided for along Primary Intensification Corridors.
Vaughan Transportation Plan
The new plan will take a 20-year outlook to identify and highlight projects that will help meet transportation needs as Vaughan grows. This will include innovative, accessible and functional options that will guide change and support transit investments. To achieve this vision, the study is seeking input from residents, businesses and experts, who, together, will develop the future of transportation in Vaughan.
Vaughan Vision 2020
Vaughan Vision 2020, the City of Vaughan's Strategic Plan, sets out a vision and direction for the City over the next 10 years and beyond. The plan will help the City provide exceptional service to its citizens now and in the future.
Water and Wastewater Master Plan EA
Weston Downs Traffic Study
A Comprehensive Traffic Study (Study) within the Weston Downs community to investigate traffic issues present in the area and to identify, evaluate and recommend a strategy to address concerns expressed by residents and the traffic issues identified in the Study.
Weston Road and Highway 7 Secondary Plan
The Secondary Plan will provide a master plan for a critical intensification area in the City of Vaughan. Weston Road and Highway 7 is subject to existing development applications that propose mixed uses with heights and densities generally higher than is provided for in the nearby neighbourhood precincts of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.
York Region Transit/Viva
York Region Transit/Viva offers more than 120 local and rapid transit routes across York Region, including Vaughan, along with connecting services in the City of Toronto and the Region of Peel. YRT/Viva is a regional transit service and is operated by the Regional Municipality of York, with headquarters in Richmond Hill at 50 High Tech Road.