Join the conversation – virtually
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City seeking public
input on a variety of city-building initiatives throughout Vaughan
While doors remain
closed at select City facilities, including Vaughan City Hall,
it’s still
business as usual at the City of Vaughan as key projects and initiatives
continue to move forward. As public consultation remains an important and
necessary part of the city-building process, the City is committed to providing
virtual opportunities for citizens and stakeholders to be engaged, learn about
active projects and provide feedback and input. Opportunities to participate in
online surveys, view digital presentations, attend virtual public meetings,
deliver a deputation and more are available at vaughan.ca/HaveYourSay.
Citizens are encouraged
to join these current conversations – digitally – from the safety and comfort
of home.
VAUGHAN MILLS CENTRE PUBLIC
REALM STREETSCAPE PLAN
The area around Vaughan
Mills mall, known as the Vaughan Mills Centre, is evolving. As this is a
bustling place for people who live, work and play here, the City is exploring
ways to enhance the area and create a safe, accessible and sustainable vision
that reflects the needs of the growing community. The Vaughan Mills Centre
Public Realm Streetscape Plan will establish a complete public space master
plan that reflects this. It will also help build a framework to outline a
detailed streetscape plan and guidelines for functional streets and open spaces
that meet the needs of citizens and businesses in and around the Vaughan Mills
Centre. The City is asking residents and visitors to join the conversation –
what does your ideal space look like? How do you get to and from Vaughan Mills
mall? What would make your experience visiting this area even better? View the
presentation, read more about the study and take the online survey at vaughan.ca/VaughanMillsPlan. The survey will be
available until Friday, Aug. 14.
KIRBY ROAD MUNICIPAL
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY
The City of Vaughan has
initiated a Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment study for Kirby Road between Jane and Dufferin streets,
known as the Kirby Road Corridor. This study will consider alternative designs
for widening the road, pedestrian and cyclist spaces, a grade separation at the
Barrie GO Rail crossing and straightening the road at the intersection of Kirby
Road and Jane Street. Participate in an online survey to join the
conversation that is shaping the future of Kirby Road, provide feedback on
proposed design options and share methods used to travel through the area. Citizens
and stakeholders are invited to learn more about the study and take part in the
online survey at vaughan.ca/KirbyWidening until Friday, Aug. 21.
The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
CARRVILLE COMMUNITY
CENTRE, LIBRARY AND DISTRICT PARK PROJECT
The future Carrville
Community Centre, Library and District Park will be a multi-use community hub,
which will combine spaces for play, learning, fitness and sport, and will be
built on a 7.52-hectare parcel of land bordered by Major Mackenzie Drive (to
the north), Valley Vista Drive (to the south), Thomas Cook Avenue (to the west)
and Toronto Region and Conservation Authority-regulated valley lands and
associated watercourse (to the east). Through public consultation – including a
virtual open house held in July – desired amenities were identified, including
aquatic facilities; a fitness centre; a gymnasium; activity rooms; gathering
spaces; a neighbourhood branch library; tennis courts; a basketball court; an
accessible playground; a splashpad or water play space; a skate trail; outdoor
fitness and activity areas; and open space and trails. Citizens are invited to learn
more about the project and give feedback via an online survey. The survey is available at vaughan.ca/CarrvilleCC until Monday, Aug. 31
and will take approximately four minutes to complete.
LOCAL OFF-LEASH DOG AREA
STRATEGY
The
City recognizes the value off-leash dog parks bring to dogs and their families.
To clearly understand and respond to the needs of residents, the City is
continuing to identify locations to pilot local spaces for pets to roam
leash-free. The outcome will be a Local Off-leash Dog Area Strategy that will
name pilot sites for off-leash dog areas and how these sites will be managed
and maintained. Where should an
off-leash dog area be? What features should it have? How should it be
maintained? Participate in the online self-directed workshop to learn more about
the strategy, view key findings to-date, review and provide feedback on the
eight recommended pilot locations, and indicate if there is interest to join
the Off-Leash Dog Area Stewardship Program at one of the pilot locations. The
workshop will take 15 minutes to complete and is available at vaughan.ca/DogPark until Monday, Aug. 31.
WATER AND WASTEWATER
RATE STUDY
Vaughan is committed to
providing water and wastewater rates that are sustainable, fair and affordable,
while also sufficient for funding the cost of operating and maintaining the
City’s infrastructure. As part of this commitment, the City is undertaking a
comprehensive review of the current rates and rate structure for the delivery
of water and wastewater services to Vaughan residents and businesses. This
study will provide recommendations for sustaining Vaughan’s water and
wastewater infrastructure and delivery of services over the next 10 years and
explore the possibility of introducing a one-time forgiveness program to
provide financial relief for abnormally high and unintentional water bills due
to unexpected circumstances. Visit vaughan.ca/WaterRateStudy to learn more and take
the online survey. The survey will take
about eight minutes to complete and is available until Monday, Aug. 31.
GALLANOUGH PARK
MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The City is in the
process of completing a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and detailed
design for stormwater management improvements in Gallanough Park. The project
also includes a storm relief sewer on Arnold Avenue, between Brooke and Yonge
streets. These proposed improvements will help alleviate stormwater flooding in
the area and the study will document existing environmental conditions, examine
alternative improvement options, outline potential impacts and recommend future
issue mitigation options. Available until Monday, Aug. 31, citizens are
encouraged to view materials on the project’s webpage – including existing
conditions, alternative design options and next steps for the project – and
share their thoughts.
QUOTE
“Vaughan is a city on the move, and despite the challenges presented
by COVID-19, our golden decade continues to shine bright. Public engagement and
consultation remain an important part of our city-building efforts during the
global pandemic. The City of Vaughan has responded to this unprecedented challenge
with compassion, skill and agility. Since March, we have developed more than
125 innovations and process improvements to allow programs and services to be
delivered virtually. From launching an online building permit portal to being
the first in the province to offer a library curbside pick-up program, and
running virtual Council meetings and public hearings – we will continue to
offer diverse and accessible ways for all citizens to access pertinent
information and take part in the democratic process. This experience has taught
us that by being flexible, innovative and focused, success can be achieved in
our fight against COVID-19. I want to express my sincere gratitude to our
citizens for their meaningful contribution and for doing their part to ensure
we emerge stronger, together.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK
FACTS
- On Saturday, March 14, the City closed all community centres and library branches in response to COVID-19. The closure also extended to events, all community centre permits/rentals, recreational programming, swimming pools, arenas and fitness facilities as well as the City Playhouse Theatre.
- Effective Wednesday, March 18, Vaughan City Hall and all remaining City facilities closed to the public.
- On Wednesday, Aug. 5, the City announced the closure of facilities – including Vaughan City Hall and the Joint Operations Centre – until at least Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.
- City-building continues in Vaughan. As public consultation remains an important part of this process, the City is seeking citizen feedback on many city-building projects that are underway. Continue to check vaughan.ca/HaveYourSay for all available engagement opportunities.
LEARN
MORE
- City of Vaughan’s reopening webpage
- City of Vaughan’s engagement webpage
- Vaughan Mills Centre Public Realm Streetscape Plan webpage
- Kirby Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study webpage
- Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park Project webpage
- Off-Leash Dog Area Strategy webpage
- Water and Wastewater Rate Study webpage
- Gallanough Park Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Stormwater Management webpage
- York Region Public Health’s COVID-19 webpage
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