The City of Markham is working on new City-wide Urban Design Guidelines. We want to hear from you as we help shape the future of development in Markham!

Why are Urban Design Guidelines important for Markham?

Markham has experienced much growth in recent years and will continue to become more urban with time. To help direct and manage this growth, the Urban Design Guidelines will focus on intensification areas in Markham. These are where most future developments are projected.

As a planning tool, the Urban Design Guidelines will provide design direction for an attractive and healthy built environment that puts people first.

What is Urban Design?

Urban design is about:

• Shaping the City with high quality buildings, vibrant streets, distinct spaces, and memorable places.
• The layout and design of buildings, public spaces, streets, and landscapes.
• The physical environment that affects how people interact with each other, how they move around and how they use and experience a place.

Here is a short video produced by the NYC Department of City Planning to help you better understand what urban design is and how it impacts your everyday life.

How Can I Get Involved?

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