Residents of Newmarket are encouraged to have a say in issues like housing, managing growth and protecting greenspace as the town updates its official plan.
“An official plan is our community blueprint for a complete, sustainable, and well-planned community," said Mayor John Taylor in a news release. "Please take this opportunity to have your say and provide us with your thoughts. Your input will help us revise existing policies, create new ones, manage growth and protect greenspace in order to support an innovative and forward-thinking community.
"With a new updated official plan, we will be better equipped to guide land use and development to ensure our town continues to be one of the best places to live, work and play.”
The updated official plan will describe:
- Where housing, office, manufacturing facilities, shops and parks can be located;
- What infrastructure, road network, and energy resources are required/encouraged as the town grows;
- Which areas of town should be protected and/or enhanced and more.
The public can participate in the following upcoming official plan review engagement opportunities:
- Follow the progress of the official plan review on the engagement project page at heynewmarket.ca/newmarketop;
- Imagine and share with us what do you like about Newmarket? and what would you like to see over the next 30 years?;
- Tune into the statutory public planning meeting about the official plan update on Monday, May 15 at 1 p.m. at the municipal offices or streamed live at newmarket.ca/meetings;
- Submit written comments or speak to council during this meeting by emailing [email protected] or by calling 905-953-5300, ext. 2203;
- Participate in the official plan update visioning exercise that is set to take place on June 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. virtually. At this exercise, tell us about your thoughts on complete communities and how would you prioritize matters such as growth, housing, climate change, transportation, and more. What do you envision Newmarket to look like in 30 years? Those interested in participating in the exercise can email [email protected]
To learn more about the project, visit heynewmarket.ca/newmarketop.
