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Growth Management StrategyThe reports and presentations made to the Town of Markham's Development Services Committee are excellent sources of information to aid in understanding growth in Markham.Links are provided to important presentations by Town Staff and their consultants. Town Staff has recommended a target of 60 percent intensification. This means that 60 percent of all new growth in Markham would be within the built-up area of the current settlement area. Staff's recommendation is an attempt to strike the balance between achieving the provincially- mandated requirements for intensification, to continue to provide a range of housing types and sizes, and to mitigate the impacts of intensification on existing stable neighbourhoods. Some people are advocating for 100 percent intensification, and no expansion of the current settlement area. Town Council has not made a decision yet on the preferred growth option. The impact of the 60 and 100 percent intensification options are illustrated on Slide 23 of the October 27, 2009 presentation. To understand the amount of growth projected in your area, simply count the dots. Each dot represents a 200 unit, 11-14 storey tall apartment building. For 60 percent intensification, Staff estimates 200 such buildings will be required. For 100 percent intensification, 300 buildings will be required. There are only 89 apartment buildings in Markham today. A comparison of the two growth options is presented on Slides 29 through 31 (click to download). DSC November 17, 2009 DSC October 27, 2009: Markham Built Form and Massing Study This presentation by Architecture&Co provides examples of how intensification areas will evolve to accommodate future growth. The presentation helps the Reader visualize the locations for higher density residential buildings in key development areas including the possible re- development of existing residential and commercial areas. |
