Newmarket Council Highlights from February 8 2021 Councillor Kelly Broome
Safety updates
Council continues to deliver on its strategic priority to ensure safe streets in Newmarket by implementing the Traffic Mitigation Strategy to support a variety of safe street initiatives. Council explored speed reduction options for a number of streets in Newmarket including William Roe Boulevard, Dixon Boulevard, Flagstone Avenue and Simcoe Street.
William Roe Blvd. and Dixon Blvd.
The Town will continue to evaluate needs for speed mitigation in the area of William Roe Boulevard and Dixon Boulevard. Solar speed display signs and lawn signs are some of the steps that will be taken to continue to help manage speeding in this neighbourhood. Residents are encouraged to contact York Regional Police for increased enforcement if they witness speeding. The Town will continue to monitor this area and keep local residents informed of any opportunities for engagement and any actions being taken.
Flagstone Avenue
Solar speed display signs, boulevard signage and painted centre lines will be implemented to help manage speeding on Flagstone Avenue. Additional traffic counts and monitoring will continue in 2021.
Simcoe Street
The Town will install a solar speed display sign on Simcoe Street to inform motorists of their speed. The solar speed display signs have proven to be an effective way to reduce speeds.
To learn more about Newmarket's traffic management efforts visit newmarket.ca/safetydriven
2. Planning Updates:
Update on Public Planning Meeting for 16250, 16353, 13450 Yonge Street (Shining Hill Estates)
In response to an Official Plan Amendment application, a process has commenced to consider the long-term vision for these lands, located in the southwest area of the Town. The amendment seeks to allow portions of the lands of 16250, 16356 and 16450 Yonge Street to be developed for urban uses such as a mix of residential, institutional, commercial, office, parks and open spaces uses.
Being an Official Plan Amendment application, one of the early steps in this process was the holding of the statutory Public Meeting, as required under the Planning Act. This was held on January 18, where Council and staff heard from many residents.
This is the beginning of a detailed process to consider the long-term vision for these lands. The Town will continue to keep the community updated on opportunities for public input and engagement as this process unfolds. If you would like to provide comments, please send written comments to planning@newmarket.ca.
3. Growth
The Town can expect a growing amount of development applications on Yonge Street and Davis Drive? Policies are in place to encourage a wide range of development along these streets, including mid and high-rise development, which will re-urbanize these areas. These areas are transitioning into walkable, mixed-use places with increased vitality and public transit use.