Feb 23, 2006 Public invited to discuss growth planning issues

Debate of public policy issues to provide input to Official Plan

NEWMARKET � The public is invited to learn about growth issues in York Region, discuss them and provide feedback, by attending one of five open houses across York Region in March and April (see chart below).

Entitled "Planning for Tomorrow," the open houses will encourage a broad public discussion on the major growth management decisions that face York Region, including:
� Managing significant population and employment growth
� Addressing traffic congestion
� Ensuring that both Human Services and infrastructure keep pace with growth
� Protecting our natural heritage as a legacy for existing and future residents
� Maintaining our high quality of life

The format for the open houses includes displays from 5 - 7 p.m., presentations from 7 - 7:30 p.m., and a discussion from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Following are the dates and locations.

Date	Meeting Room Location	Street Address
Tuesday, March 21	Training Room, York Region South Services Centre	50 High Tech Rd., Richmond Hill
Thursday, March 23	Canada Room, Town of Markham Civic Centre	101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham
Tuesday, April 4	Council Chambers, Vaughan Civic Centre	2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan
Thursday, April 6	Committee Room, 2^nd Floor, Georgina Civic Centre	26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick
Wednesday, April 12	Seminar Room, York Region Administrative Centre	17250 Yonge St., Newmarket

The results of these Growth Management discussions will be reported in a document entitled, "What Was Heard" and will lead to a Regional Official Plan Amendment in late 2007.

Beginning the week of February 27th, York Region's Web site � www.york.ca � will provide information on these meetings and issues as well as opportunities to submit online feedback. Click on the "Planning for Tomorrow" icon on the main page, or email your comments or questions to futureyork@york.ca To speak with a Regional staff person, please call (905) 830-4444, Ext. 1570, 1532 or 1526.

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For more information on the Regional Municipality of York and the services our Region offers, please visit our Web site at: www.york.ca

Media Contact: Tim Paleczny, Corporate Communications, York Region
(905) 830-4444 Ext. 1238, (416) 297-9696 or Toll free 1-877-464-9675
After hours pager: (905) 830-3302
Email: tim.paleczny@york.ca

Public invited to discuss growth planning issues

Debate of public policy issues to provide input to Official Plan

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Meeting Room Location

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