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CITY-WIDE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES
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Why City-Wide Design Guidelines?
 
The City-Wide Urban Design Guidelines will reinforce the City’s Official Plan policies, providing a clear vision and supporting directions for high quality and context-sensitive development within Intensification Areas while protecting Stable Areas through thoughtful transitions and compatible infill that respects the character of established neighborhoods. The Guidelines will ensure intensification supports compelling, mixed-use communities, active transportation, innovation in sustainability, social/cultural vibrancy, and a high-quality of life for Vaughan residents.
 
Document of City-wide Urban Design Guidelines
 
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City-Wide Urban Design Guidelines Technical Reference Manual

 

Training Sessions
 
On September 21, 2018, the City held two training and information sessions on the approved City-Wide Urban Design Guidelines for land-owners, developers and their consultants. The purpose of the training and education sessions were to introduce the recently completed Guidelines, explain how to use the documents, and provide valuable insights into the City’s expectations for future development applications.
 
Document Overview High and Mid Rise Buildings Overview
Employment Buidlings Overview Low Rise Overview
 
 

 Contact Information

 

​For specific questions related to the study, please contact:

Urban Design and Cultural Heritage
UD.CH.Circulations@vaughan.ca

 

 

 

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