I 100% support increased density at this location. Markville Mall is one of the biggest destinations in the City (as sad as that may sound) and it is incomprehensible that anyone would oppose the addition of housing and parkland in place of unused parking near such an important shopping and employment area. As it is today, it is a relic of the 90s with its oversized parking lot that is never anywhere near full but presents a serious barrier to safe access for students/seniors/non-drivers who make up a large portion of the mall's visitors and employees.

Frankly the other responses are disgusting and it is clear that they are wealthy homeowners. Just look at the user complaining about the possibility that middle-class families might live near their precious "well know school zone". They think that no one should be allowed to live near them and attend the PUBLIC school unless they can afford a $2 million dollar house.

The same goes for the user who claims that "no one wants this project". Many, many people want and even need this project and other similar projects. Their attitudes are forcing out thousands of young adults who grew up here and want to start their lives in Markham. The irony is that they themselves live in homes that were built just 20-30 years ago and now are opposing any new housing for future residents like themselves. If people 20-30 years ago acted selfishly like these people, they wouldn't have a home to live in.

As for traffic, perhaps the question should be why there is a need to drive so far. If development near shopping and jobs are banned like the other user wants, then it would be forcing people to drive further and further to get where they need to go. By allowing people to live near Markville and other similar areas, they might only need to drive 1-2 minutes or not drive at all. Just look at Toronto or any other city. They have much, much more density on smaller streets with no problems. And it's not just downtown. Even Scarborough and North York handle much more density on narrower streets.

This redevelopment and similar ones cannot come soon enough. I hope our municipal politicians can see past the greed of certain homeowners and landlords to allow this progressive plan for mixed-use redevelopments of underused land.

Speaking from an architectural educated background and also as a Markham resident. I am extremely against this plan. Not only is it a major concern for traffic as our infrastructure is not built for this sort of congestion. But this is also not Markham. This plan does not emulate the Markham that everyone knows and loves. Markham has a small town feel within the city, due to low rise buildings and wonderfully thought out communities and parks. Markham residents do not want to see more high-rises, as we already tolerate what is now "downtown markham". What was once a peaceful suburb sky line from many of our windows will not become obstructed by high-rises with this new plan. After discussing with others I know I speak for many in saying no one wants this project to come into fruition and it must go back to the drawing board and respect the residents in this small feel city.

Building high raise condos in Markville is definitely not the way to go! Traffic condition at Hwy 7 and Mccowan during rush hours are already terrible. We don't need to increase traffic density in this area. In addition, Markville is a well know school zone. Home owners paid a premium for top tier public eductions. Adding high raise condos will sure overload the already tight eduction resources.
Instead, we need better quality, more diverse businesses in the area. Bullock areas are filled with nothing but mechanics shop right now. Most Markham residences have no reason to visit the area unless to get their car fixed.