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Cultural Framework Study and Public Art Policy
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Project Overview:
 
It is through arts and culture that we tell the stories of our community and are able to share them with the rest of the world. In Vaughan, we proudly celebrate the arts and all that they contribute to our diverse community.
 
We know that cultural programs and facilities, including public art, can help shape a community’s identity and also drive economic development, place-making and city-building.
 
To achieve objectives identified in the Official Plan, VMC Secondary Plan, Creative Together Cultural Plan and the Economic Development Strategy, the VMC Cultural Framework Plan will explore the potential development of creative industries, cultural hubs, arts and programming in the City’s new downtown. The Cultural Framework Plan will foster creativity and innovation in shaping an authentic downtown for Vaughan that builds a sense of pride for the City and its people.
 
The City-Wide Public Art Program will guide the development and/or acquisition of public art and cultural products to enhance the City’s image and identity across its dynamic and diverse communities.
  
Current Status:
In September 2014, the City retained The Planning Partnership, with Jane Perdue and Millier Dickinson Blais, to complete the Cultural Framework and Public Art Plan for the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) and a City-Wide Public Art Study. The study was completed in June, 2016.
 
Final VMC Culture and Public Art Framework > View Report


Final Vaughan City-Wide Public Art Program > View Report



Public Information Session Archives:
 
Vaughan City-Wide Public Art Program Public Information Session, February 2016 - view Presentation
 
Vaughan City-Wide Public Art Policy, December 2015 - view What We Heard
 
Public Information Session, November 2 > view Presentation

Development Industry Meeting, November 2 > view Presentation
Landowners Meeting, May 2015 > view Presentation
 
Public Forum, March 2015 > view What We Heard
 
Public Information Session, March 2015 > view Presentation
 
 
 
 

 Contact Information

 

Recreation Services
905-832-8500
RecCSD@vaughan.ca

​Development Planning
905-832-8565
developmentplanning@vaughan.ca

Economic Development and Culture Services
905-832-2281
ecdev@vaughan.ca

 
Vaughan City Hall
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
  • Vaughan City-Wide Public Art Program - Final Report 2016
  • What We Heard, December 2015
  • Public Art Program Information Session - November 2, 2015
  • Presentation to Landowners - May 8, 2015
  • What We Heard, March 2015
  • News Release Culture Talks Summit Jan. 21, 2015
 

 Related Links

 
  • Cultural Services
  • Development Planning
  • Economic Development
  • Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
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