Newmarket's Official Plan Review

Hey Newmarket! We are updating our Official Plan and we need your help.

Watch the video below to learn how you can get involved in this important process!

Official Plan Review Public Information Centre

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Town of Newmarket Official Plan Review Public Information Centre (PIC) on Thursday, August 29th at Old Town Hall. We were thrilled to have well over 100 participants attend the event!

Highlights of the Events Included:

• The reveal of our vision artwork with Jeff Nye
• Presentations from five guest speakers
• 11 themed booths where participants engaged with staff on draft policy directions.

Didn't get to attend? View a copy of the presentations below:

• Climate Change and Sustainability
• Cultural Heritage
• Parks and Open Spaces
• Placemaking and the Public Realm
• Jobs and Employment

Please note that the Virtual Public Meeting mentioned at the Public Meeting has been postponed to fall/early winter.

View our 11 discussion policy guides on the following topics to learn more:

Affordable Housing | Transportation & Connections | Parks & Open Spaces | Cultural Heritage | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | Placemaking and Urban Design | Infrastructure | Complete Communities | Jobs & Employment | Growth Management | Climate Change and Natural Heritage

Thank you to everyone who came out our Planner Pop-Up Events in June and July 2024 to learn about policy directions and for the Official Plan Review.

At our pop-up events we explored the new policy directions for Newmarket’s updated Official Plan to see how we are planning for a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive future. We

The Town of Newmarket hosted pop-up events at the Newmarket Seniors' Meeting Place, the Magna Centre, Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, Canada Day Event, and various Farmers' Market.

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 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 Policy Statement, 2020, and conforms to Provincial plans such as the A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, and York Region Official Plan.

Why should you care?

You live and/or work in this community. You SHOULD have an opportunity to help plan, create and have a say in the future of your community.

Your input will help us revise existing policies and/or create new policies in the updated Official Plan, which will help the Town manage growth and development, protect what you value, and create an innovative and forward-thinking community.

Don’t pass up on this unique opportunity to help plan for a Future Ready Newmarket.

About the Official Plan Review and the Project Team

The Town of Newmarket, together with a consultant team led by WSP, 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. We are currently in Phase 3 - Policy Directions.

Town of Newmarket Official Plan Review Study Process

The updated Official Plan will establish innovative, proactive and contemporary policies to reflect the 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 policies and directions contained in the York Region Official Plan (2022).

This project also involves conducting a study for the south of Davis Drive area (the SODA study) and incorporating appropriate policy recommendations in the updated Official Plan. The SODA study will evaluate the area of Main Street from Simcoe Street to Millard Avenue, between Niagara Street and the railway line, and set out a vision for this area’s redevelopment. Learn more about the SODA study at heynewmarket.ca/soda

How can you participate?

This website is your one-stop-shop for information about the project, updates, and news about upcoming events. Don’t forget to subscribe and join the project mailing list and get updates sent to your Inbox. Check back on this website for public engagement opportunities!