Yonge Street Area Study (North and South)

Purpose:
The purpose of the study is to determine an urban design and land use framework for the lands on the west side of Yonge Street, from Steeles Avenue to Highway 407 (excluding the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District) , and on the north side of Steeles Avenue, from Yonge Street to west of Hilda Avenue . Please refer to the Study Area Map below.

Timeframe:
The Study began in the spring of 2008.

Current Status:
On June 5, 2008 the first Public Open House Meeting was held at the Thornhill Presbyterian Church to introduce the project and consulting team. On September 16, 2008, a workshop was held at the Rosemount Community Centre. A third Public Meeting was held on November 4, 2008 at the Bathurst Clark Library to allow the public to participate in a Design Charette to brainstorm potential urban design and land use options. On March 30,, 2009 an Open House Meeting was held at the Bathurst Clark Library to present and collect public feedback on the preferred options generated from the study analysis and public input.

Contact:
Paul Robinson, Senior Planner – Policy Planning Department
(905) 832-8585, ext 8410

Clement Chong, Planner – Policy Planning Department
(905) 832-8585, ext 8214

References:
Presentation: Open House Meeting (March 30, 2009) 15MB PDF
Notice of Public Meeting/Open House (March 30, 2009)
Notice of Public Meeting - Design Charette (November 4, 2008)
Presentation: Yonge Street Area Study Workshop (September 16, 2008)
Notice of Public Consultation Meeting (September 16, 2008)
Notice of Public Open House Meeting (June 5, 2008)
Study Area Map

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