Five public meetings across Region enable residents to learn more and have a say

NEWMARKET – In September, York Region residents will be invited to participate in public consultations as part of the Region’s three-year growth management review. Each of the five Planning for Tomorrow events feature an open house followed by a town hall meeting and public discussion.

The purpose of the events is to review a preferred growth scenario of 40 per cent intensification that was endorsed by Regional Council in May as the basis for the Region’s growth management plan to 2031. The meetings will also discuss the findings from the first two phases of public consultations for York Region’s growth management review.

The consultations will encourage public discussion on the issues and choices facing York Region, identify solutions and seek broad public consensus on public policy decisions that need to be made about how to manage future growth.

Meeting Date & Municipality Location:
 
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Town of Markham Town of Markham Anthony Roman Centre
Canada Room
101 Town Centre Boulevard, Town of Markham

Thursday, September 18, 2008
City of Vaughan Vaughan Civic Centre
Council Chambers
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, City of Vaughan
 
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Town of East Gwillimbury East Gwillimbury Civic Centre
Council Chambers
19000 Leslie Street, Town of East Gwillimbury

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Town of Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Municipal Offices
OMB Hearing Room & 1st floor Lobby
225 East Beaver Creek Road, Town of Richmond Hill
 
Thursday September 25, 2008
Town of Newmarket Newmarket Municipal Offices
Council Chambers
395 Mulock Drive, Town of Newmarket

Time and format for these events
6:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Open house
7:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Presentation
7:30 to 9:00 p.m. - Facilitated Discussion

For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca