Survey open to Vaughan citizens on design for city’s future downtown parks

Thestar.com
May 28, 2021
Dina Al-Shibeeb

Citizens are called to bring their perspective through a survey that’s open until June 30 as Vaughan formulates a master plan for its emerging downtown core’s parks and wayfinding.

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre master plan is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022. It is considered by the city to be the “largest and most significant development project” in its history.

The master plan is set to “guide the development of parks and open space, in addition to creating a signage strategy to make the area easier to navigate,” the city said.

The idea of VMC is to be a vibrant centre for people, allowing them to live, work and play within its downtown core.

“The city is once again asking the public to join the conversation and provide input that will help define the plan going forward,” the city added.

Formulating this master plan is a “rare opportunity to think boldly about the city, the way people understand and move through it and the role of parks and open space in modern urban life.”

Last year, a survey showed that more parks and open spaces are a priority for people to move into VMC.

Visit vaughan.ca/VMCParks to participate in the online survey and share ideas.