Campaigns & Projects | York Region

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Improving Access to Affordable Housing in Georgina

York Region is developing new housing and community space at 187-195 The Queensway South in the Town of Georgina to help address the significant need for housing and related supports in our community.

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Affordable Housing Facilitation Program

The Affordable Housing Facilitation Program (AHFP) provides information and connections throughout the housing development process.

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Pre-Development Support Program

The Pre-Development Support Grant Program provides financial assistance to eligible non-profit and co-operative housing providers undertaking early-stage activities that help advance affordable housing projects toward construction readiness.

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Housing Affordability Resource Program

York Region is launching a Housing Affordability Resource Program (HARP) is a guided support service for developing affordable housing.

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Bloomington Road and York Durham Line Roundabout

York Region is constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Bloomington Road and York Durham Line to improve traffic flow.

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Supporting Seniors During Extreme Heat

York Region is undertaking a research project on the effect of extreme heat on seniors and their well-being.

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York Regional Forest Walks and Events

Join us for a free guided walk or event to learn about and experience the beauty of the York Regional Forest.

Salt Smart Plants

The Salt-Smart Plants Project

York Region, City of Richmond Hill and community partners, are testing whether salt-tolerant plants, called halophytes, can reduce the amount of salt entering Lake Wilcox and the watershed.

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No Right on Red Program

The No Right on Red Program improves safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists by restricting right turns on a red signal at intersections with collision risks, visibility concerns and higher levels of pedestrian and cyclist activity.

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Reel Recipes Student Video Contest

Nutrition video contest for York Region students to showcase their creative cooking skills.

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Recycle to Ride

Together with Markham Cycles, York Region is collecting unwanted bicycles to be repaired and refurbished so they can get back on the road where they belong.

Repair Cafe

Repair Cafe

Can we fix it? Yes we can! York Region and York Region Makers host Repair Cafés to bring broken items back to life.

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Greening Action Partnership Fund

The Greening Action Partnership (GAP) Fund supports the enhancement and rehabilitation of the natural environment on public, institutional and conservation lands in York Region.