Mayor Bevilacqua Celebrates North Thornhill District Park Walkway
Publicnow.com
July 19, 2019
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued the following statement to mark the opening of the North Thornhill District Park walkway:
“The City of Vaughan is committed to planning a community that places the health and well-being of citizens at the heart of our city-building efforts.
“The new walkway at the North Thornhill District Park is a reflection of this.
“It is a path to recreation -- connecting the park and North Thornhill Community Centre to encourage healthy, active living for citizens and visitors.
“It is a trail to an oasis -- to the park’s water-play zones and splashpads -- providing vital refuge to our community during hot summer days.
“It is a bridge to discovery -- to explore the great outdoors, make new friends and get involved in the community.
“In Vaughan, we are dedicated to championing a healthier and greener environment that will continue to elevate the quality of life for everyone.
“With more than 230 kilometres of signed cycling and pedestrian routes, including 60 kilometres of multi-use recreational pathways, the City of Vaughan offers countless opportunities for citizens and visitors to get outside and be active.
“The Great Walks of Vaughan was established in 2018 to encourage the exploration of Vaughan’s local neighbourhoods, nature walks and trails. Vaughan is truly a green city. We are connecting communities by building safe, accessible and sustainable spaces for all.
“The 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continues to be one of Vaughan’s signature city-building initiatives, which includes two FIFA-certified artificial turf soccer fields, spectator seating as well as more than five kilometers of trails.
“In an effort to expand our tree canopy, more than 22,000 trees have been planted around Vaughan as part of the City’s tree replacement program.
“We are also mindful to reduce the pressure placed upon Ontario’s energy grid. This year, Vaughan powered down for Earth Hour, reducing our city’s collective energy consumption by an outstanding 4.2 per cent, up from last year’s total of 3.6 per cent. Together -- in a single hour -- we conserved enough electricity to power approximately 415 homes over a 24-hour period.
“We have taken our environmental leadership one step further. In an effort to deepen our commitment to protect our economy, environment and community from the impacts of climate change, the City of Vaughan declared, in principle, a climate emergency. This declaration demonstrates our pledge to take meaningful action by working in collaboration with stakeholders and partners, like the engaged group of students from Thornhill Woods Public School who made a compelling presentation to Council about the impacts of climate change.
