Preserving the Maple Heritage Conservation District
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Attend a virtual Public Information Session on Dec. 15 to join the conversation
The City is committed to preserving the history and integrity of Vaughan’s communities, including 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, play and retire. To continue to protect the area’s heritage, all while planning for the future, the City of Vaughan has initiated an update of the Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan – and you can get involved. Attend a virtual Public Information Session on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. to learn more about the plan and help inform it. Register at vaughan.ca/MapleHeritage.
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 a framework for conserving heritage resources, such as individual buildings, landscapes, streetscapes and neighbourhoods. It does this by creating policies and supporting design guidelines to manage change, guide new development within the district and ensure the conservation of the features that define the district’s history.
The existing Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan (PDF) was approved in 2007; the 2021 update will 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 align with changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2021.
The first phase of the City’s plan update – the study – was completed earlier this year. As the project progresses, the community is once again invited to have their say. By attending the virtual Public Information Session on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., participants will learn how the study in phase one helped inform the current phase of the plan update and its direction. Citizens will hear a live presentation from the project team, provide feedback and participate in a question and answer period.
In addition to the session, there are a number of other ways to provide input and stay informed:
· Participate in an online survey available at vaughan.ca/MapleHeritage until Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.
· Sign up to receive project-related email updates by contacting MapleHCD@vaughan.ca or by calling 905-832-2281.