Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District
Preserving and maintaining the history and integrity of Vaughan’s communities is an important part of what makes the city a dynamic and attractive place to live, work and play.
The City of Vaughan originated from the amalgamation of several rural villages: Woodbridge, Kleinburg-Nashville, Maple and Thornhill which, together with surrounding countryside, were incorporated in 1974 to create the Town of Vaughan. These villages were established in the 19th century following a long history of indigenous habitation and First Nations settlement along the river valleys and trails. The City of Vaughan has recognized the heritage value of its historic communities, including Kleinburg-Nashville, through designation as a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) under the Ontario Heritage Act. A Heritage Conservation District designation is an important tool for protecting the heritage character of a community and managing change, and is accompanied by a Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan.
Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Plan:
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Recognized as a Heritage Conservation District, the Village of Kleinburg is a tourist destination, local business hub and home to many. The Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan (PDF) took place between 2007 and 2009 as Part Five of the Ontario Heritage Act, RSO 1990, Chapter 0.18. The study and plan provided data to support the designation of a Heritage Conservation District for a portion of the Kleinburg-Nashville community in the city of Vaughan, and it established policies and guidelines for the preservation and enhancement of the heritage resources and character within the District.
The plan requires an update. The City of Vaughan is seeking ways to continue protecting properties and landscapes determined to be of cultural heritage value or interest, and the study will update the current planning framework, review applicable policies and amend existing cultural heritage assets within the study area.Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Area Map
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The process of updating the Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Plan was done in three main phases:
- Review the plan’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT): Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
- Prepare the Study Report outlining the proposed updated plan: Summer 2020
Finalize and present the updated plan: Winter 2021
To see the results of the February 26, 2020, Public Meeting see the Final Study Report that was presented at the Heritage Vaughan Committee meeting on July 22, 2020.
The Final Kleinburg-Nashville HCD Study Report is now available here, and the approved Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Boundary may be viewed below:
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The City has committed to the two-phase timeline for completing this very important project. The first phase (The Study) was approved in June 2020 following an extensive consultation process that included community involvement. The results of that phase, the KNHCD Plan Study, can be reviewed by clicking this link.
The current second phase follows this comprehensive study of the challenges and opportunities within the area, and will be manifested in KNHCD Plan Update. As we are working towards the completion of this second phase, local residents were are invited to share their thoughts and feedback by downloading and reviewing The Draft Plan Update document available by clicking this link.
You are encouraged to participate, and provide comments on the content of the proposed Draft Plan Update. Please compile your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback and email them to the project address at KleinburgNashville@vaughan.ca. Your input will be collected and discussed at the last public open house to be scheduled towards the end of January 2021. Check back on this page often for additional information and scheduling of this public open house online session.
Contact Information
Development Planning
Phone: 905-832-2281
Email: KleinburgNashville@vaughan.ca
Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 200
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1