Help inform the Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan
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Register now for a virtual Public Information Session on Jan. 26
The City of Vaughan remains committed to preserving and maintaining the history and integrity of Vaughan’s communities – such as the Maple Heritage Conservation District. The area’s unique culture, design, streetscapes, landscapes and architecture are an important part of what makes Vaughan a dynamic and attractive place to live, work and play. To continue to protect the area’s heritage properties and natural landscapes, and plan for the future, the City has initiated a review of the current Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan. Join the conversation and help inform the study by attending a virtual Public Information Session on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Register by emailing MapleHCD@vaughan.ca.
The City of Vaughan remains committed to preserving and maintaining the history and integrity of Vaughan’s communities – such as the Maple Heritage Conservation District. The area’s unique culture, design, streetscapes, landscapes and architecture are an important part of what makes Vaughan a dynamic and attractive place to live, work and play. To continue to protect the area’s heritage properties and natural landscapes, and plan for the future, the City has initiated a review of the current Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan. Join the conversation and help inform the study by attending a virtual Public Information Session on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Register by emailing MapleHCD@vaughan.ca.
The Maple Heritage Conservation District (PDF), located along Keele Street and Major Mackenzie Drive, includes portions of the historic village of Maple. A Heritage Conservation District is an area that is protected by a municipal by-law, passed under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, which provides objectives and a framework for protecting and conserving heritage resources, such as individual buildings, landscapes, streetscapes and neighbourhoods. It does this by creating policies and supporting design guidelines to manage change and guide new development within the district and conserve the features that define the district’s history.
The existing Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan was approved in 2007 – it is now time for an update to provide a clear path for conservation for the future. This update will consider the community’s long-term vision for the neighbourhood, relevant policies, objectives and design guidelines. The updated plan will also conform to changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2021. As part of the study’s process, all proposed updates will be outlined by the spring of 2021 and presented to Vaughan Council by summer 2021.
The City values the voice of the public and community engagement is also a vital part of this project’s success. Citizens are encouraged to attend this virtual Public Information Session on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m., to learn what a heritage district is, understand why they are important to maintain and provide feedback to help inform the update to the Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan. A subsequent online survey will also be made available following the live session. It will be published to vaughan.ca/MapleHeritage until Monday, March 1.
There are also a number of other ways citizens can get involved and join the conversation:
- Email comments to the City’s project team at MapleHCD@vaughan.ca.
- Sign up to receive project-related email updates by contacting MapleHCD@vaughan.ca or 905-832-2281.
- Register now to attend the Public Information Session on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. by emailing MapleHCD@vaughan.ca.
For more information, visit vaughan.ca/MapleHeritage. Continue to frequently check this webpage for additional updates and further public engagement opportunities.
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