Vaughan secures more than $8.5 million in grants for city-building projects

Alternative funding sources help keep property tax increases low

 

City of Vaughan staff are always looking for new opportunities to help keep the tax rate increase among the lowest in the Greater Toronto Area – and that includes applying for grants to supplement funding for key approved city-building projects. 

Upgrades are coming soon to New Westminster Drive!

Participate in an online information session until Feb. 27 to learn more


Improvements are coming to New Westminster Drive – including road resurfacing, a new pedestrian crossing, lighting upgrades, sidewalk enhancements, accessibility features, transit upgrades, cycle tracks and more! 

The following upgrades will be made to approximately two kilometres of New Westminster Drive, from Clark Avenue to Bathurst Street, beginning this spring:

Blue box or green bin: what to choose?

Learn what items go where, including napkins, tissues, paper towels and more

 

When you think of what goes in the blue box, you may think of items like paper and cardboard. But did you know not all paper-based items are recyclable? Some go in the green bin instead! Here are some reminders from the City of Vaughan to help you sort your waste correctly:

Paper-based items that belong in the green bin:

Investing in Vaughan

The City delivers more than $1.75 billion in building construction in 2022


City building for current and future generations! The City of Vaughan’s Planning and Growth Management portfolio helps guide the growth and development of Vaughan’s communities. In the last year alone, the City continued to see high construction values and demand for potential developments. 

Here is an overview of 2022 city-building statistics. 

Vaughan’s interim property tax bills have been sent

Instalment due dates are March 29, April 27 and May 29


Vaughan property owners: check your mailboxes. The City of Vaughan’s 2023 interim residential and non-residential property tax bills have been issued. Payment due dates are as follows:

  • First instalment – Wednesday, March 29
  • Second instalment – Thursday, April 27
  • Third instalment – Monday, May 29 

Developing Vaughan, sustainably

Seven ways the City of Vaughan is incorporating sustainable development practices in city-building

As a forward-thinking municipality, the City of Vaughan is paving a green future. The mission is to champion a sustainable community, act as a steward to preserve the natural environment and lead with municipal best practices. Sustainable development is not just a trend, it is a significant priority woven into all city-building efforts. 

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