OF ALL RESIDENTIAL UNIT STARTS. in York Region were in centres and corridors. of new office space was started in centres and corridors

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1 Program Results Bulletin May 2016 York Region s Centres and Corridors Program is about city-building. Centres and Corridors is the term that is used to describe the foundation of York Region s planned urban structure. Centres can be viewed as the Region s future downtown areas and corridors are the connections between them. It is an integrated approach that combines the planning of urban pedestrian friendly and walkable communities with the construction of new rapid transit that connects York Region and the GTA. Key goals include providing a range of housing and travel options, employment opportunities, conserving resources and creating lively sustainable communities within walking distance of transit and other services. Progress towards the planned population and job targets for each of the four Regional Centres continues to support Regional priorities to encourage growth along Regional centres and corridors. In 2015, 25% of all new residential unit starts were in centres and corridors. Much of this activity was in the form of mixed use development (residential units and commercial office and retail uses). This development activity shows support and the desire for communities that provide the essentials for everyday life. New office development activity in centres and corridors improves access to opportunities for the Region s talented workforce. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PLANNING FOR CENTRES AND CORRIDORS? Preserves natural features and agricultural land in the Region and beyond Growing smarter by redeveloping land that has already been built on Improved access to jobs to support a highly skilled workforce Walkable transit oriented communities promote active and healthy lifestyles Convenient access to rapid transit services to connect people with where they want to be A variety of housing options for all ages and incomes More high quality public spaces 25 % OF ALL RESIDENTIAL UNIT STARTS in York Region were in centres and corridors 112,800 jobs currently exist in the centres and corridors In % of new office space was started in centres and corridors Markham Centre Percentage of 2031 Targets 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 2015 Existing and Under Construction 2015 Under Application 2031 Residential Target: 41,000 Residents * 2031 Job Target: 39,000 Jobs * Residents Newmarket Centre Secondary Plan Percentage of 2031 Targets Richmond Hill / Langstaff Gateway Percentage of 2031 Targets 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Residents Jobs 2031 Residential Target: 47,800 Residents * 2031 Job Target: 30,700 Jobs * Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Percentage of 2031 Targets 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Progress Towards Targets within the Regional Centres 2031 Residential Target: 33,000 Residents * 2031 Job Target: 32,000 Jobs * Residents Residents Jobs Jobs 2031 Residential Target: 25,000 Residents * 2031 Job Target: 11,500 Jobs * * Population and employment targets subject to Secondary Plan approvals in Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill and Vaughan Since % of all new multi-storey Jobs residential apartment units have been located within the centres and corridors.

2 Davis Drive, the Town of Newmarket Centre Street, the City of Vaughan Highway 7 East Rapidway, the City of Markham Marham Centre, the City of Markham c

3 2015 Centres and Corridors Program Update Presentation to Committee of the Whole Josh Reis, Senior Planner May 12,

4 City Building Combining investment in rapid transit with a land use planning system that encourages compact, sustainable and people oriented places.- ROP

5 Development activity is largely focused within the southern three municipalities 3

6 Centro Square Includes residential, office and retail uses 4

7 25% of all new residential unit starts 5

8 66% of all new multi-storey residential development Indicates the strength of Council s policies to direct high density growth to the centres and corridors 6

9 55% of York Region s resident labour force work in the Region 7

10 90% of York Region's labour force is in services-based occupations Employment demand by local residents is mostly for the kind of office jobs envisioned for centres and corridors 8

11 67% of all new office development Access to the talent in York Region to be the focus for attracting new business growth 9

12 Markham Centre 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 41,000 (full build out) 39,000 (full build out) 0% Residents 2015 Existing and Under Construction 2015 Under Application Jobs 10

13 Newmarket Urban Centres 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 33,000 (full build out) 32,000 (full build out) 0% Residents 2015 Existing and Under Construction 2015 Under Application Jobs 11

14 Vaughan Metropolitan Centre 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 25,000 (2031 target) 11,500 (2031 target) 0% Residents 2015 Existing and Under Construction 2015 Under Application Jobs 12

15 Richmond Hill / Langstaff Gateway 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 48,000 (full build out) 31,000 (full build out) 0% Residents 2015 Existing and Under Construction 2015 Under Application Jobs 13

16 City building is a team effort Critical transit infrastructure is needed to unlock the full potential in Richmond Hill/Langstaff Gateway 14

17 Recommendations Seek Federal and Provincial assistance with respect to providing necessary infrastructure to support forecasted growth This report be forwarded to Federal and Provincial ministers as an illustration of the Region s commitment to focusing growth in centres and corridors This report be circulated to all local municipalities 15

18 Thank you