Markham Centre:The centre of a new City

Unionville Ratepayers October 7, 2013

Topics

Markham Centre description/chronology

Secondary Plan (OPA-21) population/employment projections

Public places/spaces, including school sites

Development Activity

Mobility Hub Study

Secondary Plan up-date

Precincts

Chronology

Markham Centre emerged in the early 1990’s from the Town’s growth strategy

M/C Secondary Plan (OPA 21 - 1994) projected 25,000 persons and 10,000 units

Provincial Growth Plan (2006) identifies M/C as an Urban Growth Centre

Metrolinx Big Move (2008) identifies Unionville Go Station in M/C as an anchor mobility hub

Region of York’s new Official Plan (2010) identifies M/C as a Regional Centre

Current Markham Projections 421,600 persons (2031)

Secondary Plan Objectives

Land use

To create a complete and integrated community… containing a mix of uses suitable to a City Centre, including… recreational, cultural and institutional facilities.

Projections

OPA 21 -

1994

Current

Estimates (09)

Increase from

1994 - 2009

Population 25,000 41,000 16,000

Employment 17,000 39,000 22,000

Residential Units 10,000 20,000 10,000

Public places/spaces

Markham Civic Centre

Flato Markham Theatre

Millennium Park

Unionville High School (art focus)

Public places/spaces

Bill Crothers High School (sports focus)

Markham Pan Am Centre

Markham Family YMCA

Public places/spaces

Rouge River Valley

Unionville GO Station (Mobility Hub)

Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre

Public places/spaces

Circa park

Civic Mall park

Times park

Public places/spaces

School Sites

Development Activity

Under Construction:

Main Street Residence (Unionville) Inc.

Under Construction:

Uptown Markham

Under Construction:

H & W Developments

Under Construction:

Markham Pan Am Centre

Under Construction:

Downtown Markham - Nexus

Under Construction:

Downtown Markham Theatre/Retail

Construction Pending:

Downtown Markham – Mixed-use

Construction Pending:

Downtown Markham - Carousel

Construction Pending:

Downtown Markham – Office

Under Review:

Sheridan Nurseries

Stats

4.32 ha (10.7 acres)

1,225 units

6 – 25 storeys

Under Review:

Sylmatt Investment Inc.

Stats

1.91 ha (4.7 acres)

756 units

9 – 27 storeys

Mobility Hub Study Commencement pending Council approval

Reflect the conceptual work of Adamson (road, block and infrastructure)

Comprehensive review of land uses, block and street patterns, public space elements, parking, phasing, density and infrastructure requirements (transportation/transit)

May affirm/adjust development projections for Markham Centre

Mobility Hub

Mobility Hub StudyStudy will have six phases/components:

Phase 1 – Study Context and site review

Review of existing plans/studies/approvals

Preliminary transportation analysis

Develop a community stakeholder consultation plan

Confirm study zone boundaries (primary, secondary and tertiary)

Phase 2 – Vision and Planning Design/Principles

Formulate vision and planning principles

Stakeholder meetings and design charrette

Mobility Hub Study Phase 3 – Mobility Hub Development Plan

Prepare plan - land use, density, streets and blocks

Built form recommendations (height/massing, ground floor uses and transitions)

R.O.W. recommendations (short and long term)

Open and green space recommendations (public and private realm)

Prepare Urban Design Guidelines

Review of 407 transitway alignments and identify a preferred option

Public meeting - preliminary development concepts

Mobility Hub Study Phase 4 – Technical Analysis

Complete transportation analysis

Undertake land value and real estate market analysis

Phase 5 – Station Area Design and Layout

Prepare two preliminary development concepts

Public meeting - draft final concepts

Phase 6 – Implementation and Phasing Plan

Prepare detailed implementation and phasing plan for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary zones

M/C Secondary Plan up-date Implement Provincial Polices (Urban Growth

Centre) and Regional Centre policies

Reflect City’s growth strategy and new OP

Incorporate Mobility Hub Study recommendations

Detailed work programme to be developed, including public consultation components

Master Servicing Study and Transportation Study have been undertaken

Consolidated M.E.S.P. to be initiated

Report on detailed work programme for Secondary Plan targeted end of year.