Citizen Survey
Since 2007, the City of Vaughan has conducted citizen surveys to gather input from residents on quality of life, delivery of City services, value for tax dollars, community engagement and communications, among other things. This is an important questionnaire, as the results from this survey will help ensure the City continues to offer a range of programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community. The data contributes to measuring the impact of City services, service delivery improvement and future planning initiatives.
Ward Boundary Review
What is a Ward Boundary and a Council Composition Review?
Canada Drive-America Avenue Bridge
The City awarded the contract to EllisDon Civil Ltd. to undertake the detailed design and construction of the bridge.
Construction update
In April, another significant milestone was achieved! The City’s contractor successfully installed the bridge girders – large horizontal beams – over Highway 400, linking the future bridge to Canada Drive and America Avenue.
North Vaughan and New Communities Transportation Master Plan
Background
The City of Vaughan initiated the North Vaughan and New Communities Transportation Master Plan (NVNCTMP) to develop a well-integrated and sustainable transportation network that considers auto, transit, cycling, and pedestrian needs for the North Vaughan study area to accommodate both existing residents and new residents to 2031 and beyond.
Contaminated or Potentially Contaminated Sites Policy
An update to the City of Vaughan's Contaminated Sites Policy that was originally adopted by Council on May 14, 2001 was completed in early 2014. As significant updates have occurred to the legislation relating to contaminated sites since 2001, an update to the Contaminated Sites Policy was required to ensure the City's environmental review process was consistent with current industry practices and regulations as well as remaining effective and efficient for Vaughan's development application review process.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Environmental Assessment Studies
The Municipal Class EA process consists of five general phases, depending on the complexities of the undertaking. These phases include:
- Phase 1 – Problem or Opportunity: Identify the problem, deficiency or opportunity and develop a clear statement of the issues that are to be addressed;