THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MARKHAM

EXCERPT CONTAINING ITEM #0014 OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (June 23, 09)


PL090623 14. UPDATE ON STATUS OF DRAFT GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (10.0)

Report  Attachment

Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Growth Management Strategy.

There was considerable discussion with respect to re-development of existing employment lands and whether there should be further detailed studies completed.  Staff advised that they have looked at re-development of employment lands at a high level and made assumptions accordingly. 

The Committee suggested that staff contact representatives from Calgary because they have transformed areas that were commercial/industrial to vibrant mixed communities.  Staff confirmed that they will look into that.

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

1)      That the report entitled “Update on Status of Draft Growth Management Strategy”, dated June 23, 2009 be received as information; and,

2)      That staff be authorized to establish a Terms of Reference for a study with respect to the redevelopment of existing employment areas and report back in September 2009; and,

3)      That staff report back in the Fall with the final draft Growth Management Strategy; and further,

4)      That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED