Markham’s Community Sustainability Plan

Markham’s long-term Community Sustainability Plan, called the Green Print, will establish Markham’s vision and goals for a sustainable future, and set targets for 2050 and beyond.

The plan will be developed with input from residents, community groups, businesses, other levels of government and municipal staff. It will help prepare Markham for future challenges, both locally and globally.

Though many municipalities are engaged in sustainability initiatives, there is no “cookie cutter” community sustainability plan. Each municipality’s plan is unique, and reflects the history, values, resources, demographics and needs of that community. It also takes into consideration the opportunities and challenges, often called "Forces of Change" (24k/1p) Markham may face in the future.

For Markham, becoming a “sustainable community” is about considering our community’s environmental, economic, social and cultural vitality in every decision we make.

Read about the great work Markham is already doing to become a more sustainable community.

(June – July 2009) - Complete

Kick off meetings

(August – October 2009) - Underway

October 24 – Sustainability Fair / Public Open House

Draft Sustainability Goals

(November 2009 – January 2010)

Target setting and strategies workshop

Implementation planning workshop

(February – April 2010)

Draft Green Print Community Sustainability Plan for Staff Review

(May – June 2010)

Finalize Green Print Community Sustainability Plan

Public Open House

Presentation to Council