The Weston 7 area is changing
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Get involved in planning for future growth by emailing feedback before Dec. 10
The Weston Road and Highway 7 area is changing. As one of Vaughan’s intensification areas, the City’s Weston 7 Secondary Plan aims to transform it into a distinct and complete community with commercial and retail opportunities, entertainment destinations, open spaces, services and facilities and more, all within walking distance to the Highway 7 Rapidway. Evolving the area to include housing and job options, and prioritizing active and sustainable transportation is also envisioned – and your input is needed.
Previously, the community was invited to attend a virtual Public Meeting to learn more and get involved in the City’s growth planning for the area – including the Weston 7 Secondary Plan Study and the supporting Weston 7 Transportation Master Plan Study. These presentation materials and a video recording of the session are available at vaughan.ca/Weston7.
Now until Friday, Dec. 10, citizens are encouraged to continue the conversation by submitting written comments via email at Weston7TMP@wsp.com. Residents can review all available materials on the project webpage and consider the following when providing feedback:
- What should travel should look like in the Weston 7 area over the next 30 years?
- How can trips be shifted towards taking transit, walking and cycling versus by car?
- What challenges are currently experienced when traveling around Weston 7?
Weston 7 Secondary Plan Study
The Secondary Plan will guide redevelopment of the area by creating a policy framework for growth. The Secondary Plan process will:
- develop a comprehensive planning and urban design framework that includes transportation, servicing, open space, community services and facilities.
- ensure proposed development is of a size, use, composition and configuration that provides a positive relationship to adjacent communities.
- develop the land use plan and secondary plan for Council consideration.
Weston 7 Transportation Master Plan Study
A Transportation Master Plan is being undertaken in support of the Secondary Plan. The transportation plan will recommend a multi-modal transportation plan that:
- addresses connectivity
- develops a multi-modal network
- integrates the area’s existing transit system
- identifies new policies
- outlines future projects
- proposes an implementation strategy