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)
Land use Secondary Plan Objectives 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
Rouge River Valley Public places/spaces 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 Study Study 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
Phase 4 Technical Analysis Mobility Hub Study 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.