The Town of Newmarket is excited to invite residents, businesses and community members to participate in an upcoming Virtual Public Meeting as part of Newmarket's Official Plan Review Study Process.
When: Tuesday, February 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Virtual Via Zoom; Registration is encouraged but not required. Register today!
Public Information Centre Details
You are invited to the Town of Newmarket's Official Plan Review Virtual Public Information Centre where the Town, together with its project consultants, will be discussing draft Policy Directions for the updated Official Plan. This event will beheld online, making it convenient for you to join us from wherever you have an internet connection. Get ready to learn about the exciting new policy directions and a future vision for the Town. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation!
This virtual meeting will showcase the work that has been done so far, featuring 11 policy discussion themes, feedback gathered from public consultation in 2024 and review 'Future Newmarket' which was unveiled at a Council Workshop in December 2024.
Future Newmarket is a comprehensive community-driven vision for sustainable growth that will inform the Town's Official Plan Review. This visionary document uses a 'people-first' approach to land use planning and emphasizes the importance of community engagement where diverse voices are heard and considered, builds trust between the community and Town planners, and promotes growth aligned with Newmarket's long-term vision and values.
Learn more about the project, sign-up for project updates and get involved at HeyNewmarket.ca/NewmarketOP
About the Official Plan Review and the Project Team
The Town of Newmarket, together with a consultant team led by WSP Canada, is updating the Town of Newmarket Official Plan. The updated Official Plan will contain a vision for the future stated through goals and policies. The Official Plan Review will occur in six phases and will include community engagement throughout. This project is currently in Phase 3 - Policy Directions.
The updated Official Plan will establish innovative, proactive, and contemporary policies to reflect he changing characteristics and demographics of Newmarket, manage growth and development to the 2051 planning horizon, and review important matters such as housing, employment, and protect what our residents value most. The updated Official Plan will also conform to provincial and regional policies.
What is an Official Plan? What is an Official Plan?
An Official Plan is a policy document that guides how land in a municipality should be used. It mainly describes where new housing, institutional uses, offices, and shops and other uses will be located; what and where services like roads, parks, trails, and schools will be needed; and what and where natural features need to be protected and/or enhanced.
Newmarket's Official Plan must be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and conforms to provincial plans such as the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan.
Virtual Meeting Details:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87610441942?pwd=bv1x57zO0TzdMvLF2njlac2Xk8OcAe.1
Meeting ID: 876 1044 1942
Passcode: 470792
Or call into the meeting:
- 647 374 4685
- 647 558 0588
Meeting ID: 876 1044 1942
Passcode: 470792