VMC Secondary Plan Update

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About the VMC

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) is the City’s emerging downtown and central business district; it is poised to be the financial, innovation and cultural centre of the City, with a vibrant sense of place, and a high-quality public realm linked by a network of parks, public squares and open spaces. The VMC will be a complete and balanced community encompassing different built form typologies, and a mix of uses – including residential, office and retail – that are transit supportive and pedestrian friendly.

The City is undertaking an update to the VMC Secondary Plan (VMCSP) to address provincial and regional policy updates, and to respond to the rapid growth that is putting pressure on realizing the vision for a vibrant and balanced downtown. The VMCSP Update will address all the elements needed for the successful growth of Vaughan’s downtown, including new roads; bike paths; pedestrian walkways; new open spaces and parks; land use, height and density permissions; and key infrastructure requirements.

The VMCSP Update will ensure future growth is co-ordinated and in sync with the improvements needed to support living, working, visiting, and playing in Vaughan’s downtown. The VMCSP update will result in a renewed policy framework that supports the completion of a downtown and central business district as a complete community that is well supported by municipal services and social infrastructure to 2051 and beyond.

Public and stakeholder feedback is vital to the success of the VMCSP Update. In 2020, the City kicked it off by collecting input on the issues, strengths and opportunities in the area. In 2021, residents were able to learn more about those findings and provide further feedback. In 2022, preferred land use options were shared, and residents could envision what the future VMC may look like.

GET INVOLVED!

Phase 3 consultation: Thank you to everyone who attended the Open House on Sept. 14, 2023, and for contributions submitted to the online comment form and the digital forums, which were live from Sept. 14 to 27, 2023. Learn more about what we heard during phase three by reading this engagement summary (PDF).

Phase 2 consultation: Thank you to everyone who participated in the Open House on May 24, 2022 and the series of digital forums that were live from May 25 to June 14, 2022. Input provided will help City staff further refine the priorities of the public. Learn more about what we heard during phase two by reading this engagement summary (PDF).

About the VMC

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) is the City’s emerging downtown and central business district; it is poised to be the financial, innovation and cultural centre of the City, with a vibrant sense of place, and a high-quality public realm linked by a network of parks, public squares and open spaces. The VMC will be a complete and balanced community encompassing different built form typologies, and a mix of uses – including residential, office and retail – that are transit supportive and pedestrian friendly.

The City is undertaking an update to the VMC Secondary Plan (VMCSP) to address provincial and regional policy updates, and to respond to the rapid growth that is putting pressure on realizing the vision for a vibrant and balanced downtown. The VMCSP Update will address all the elements needed for the successful growth of Vaughan’s downtown, including new roads; bike paths; pedestrian walkways; new open spaces and parks; land use, height and density permissions; and key infrastructure requirements.

The VMCSP Update will ensure future growth is co-ordinated and in sync with the improvements needed to support living, working, visiting, and playing in Vaughan’s downtown. The VMCSP update will result in a renewed policy framework that supports the completion of a downtown and central business district as a complete community that is well supported by municipal services and social infrastructure to 2051 and beyond.

Public and stakeholder feedback is vital to the success of the VMCSP Update. In 2020, the City kicked it off by collecting input on the issues, strengths and opportunities in the area. In 2021, residents were able to learn more about those findings and provide further feedback. In 2022, preferred land use options were shared, and residents could envision what the future VMC may look like.

GET INVOLVED!

Phase 3 consultation: Thank you to everyone who attended the Open House on Sept. 14, 2023, and for contributions submitted to the online comment form and the digital forums, which were live from Sept. 14 to 27, 2023. Learn more about what we heard during phase three by reading this engagement summary (PDF).

Phase 2 consultation: Thank you to everyone who participated in the Open House on May 24, 2022 and the series of digital forums that were live from May 25 to June 14, 2022. Input provided will help City staff further refine the priorities of the public. Learn more about what we heard during phase two by reading this engagement summary (PDF).

  • [VIDEO]: May 24, 2022 Community Meeting

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    A live virtual Community Meeting took place on Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Attendees were presented with two land use options that have been developed through the ideas shared during Phase 1 of the study. The live virtual Community Meeting also included the opportunity to ask the project team and consultants questions about what was presented and what the next steps of the project will be. View a recording of the meeting below and view the presentation (PDF).


  • What We've Heard

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    Public consultation in Phase 1 (November 2020 – March 2021) included an online public survey and a month-long virtual Public Open House.

    Citizens were asked to share their experiences within the VMC and to provide ideas and preferences for the area’s future, including travel patterns to and from the VMC and uses for the places and spaces within the downtown core.

    Over 350 people responded to the online survey and told us:

    • They like how close the VMC is to public transit, major highways and amenities.
    • They are concerned about congestion with traffic and people, as well as access to park space.
    • Their top three most critical issues regarding building a successful downtown core are:
    1. developing more parks and open spaces;
    2. implementing community services and facilities; and
    3. ensuring sufficient parking.


    The month-long Virtual Public Open House included a series of three short videos, discussion forum and interactive ideas board. Over 350 members of the public explored the engagement page and 53 people contributed ideas and suggestions. We heard that a future vision of VMC should include:

    • housing variety (including rental units, affordable housing and family-sized units)
    • small, local retail and dining
    • a hub for arts, culture and entertainment
    • built form variety and high-quality design
    • a connected transportation network
    • public spaces for building community


    Read the Phase 1 Engagement Summary here.

  • About the VMC Secondary Plan Update

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    Introducing the VMC Secondary Plan Update


    Current Secondary Plan: Vision and Principles

    Progress to Date and Issues



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