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Together our Voice is Stronger
We are an incorporated, not for profit association of residents, based in the community of Unionville in Markham, Ontario. Our vision is to improve our community through public education, engagement and representation. We usually meet the first Monday of every month (see Next Meeting below). We produce an occasional newsletter, and send regular emails, (see Newsletters page). For more details please visit the About Us page.
some issues we’re working on
- Managing Growth. Official Plan update. Loss of Markham farmlands. Environmental impacts.
- Development proposals, eg CF Markville, Hilton Suites, “No Frills” plaza.
- Markham Centre and Markville area Secondary Plans.
- Unionville Main Street Restoration.
- York University community impact.
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NEXT MEETING
Our next meeting is most likely first week of October. Hope you enjoy your summer!
Latest UPDATES
- Mayor’s Presentation. At our members meeting on Monday May 5th 2025, the Mayor presented and answered questions from the Board and residents.
- Deputation regarding CF Markville Application for Official Plan Amendment presented to Markham Development Services Committee April 22, 2025.
- March 17th Members Meeting Presentation re Markville Mall, other Ward 3 developments & Main Street Unionville update.
- Jan 13th Members Meeting Minutes. Keynote speaker, Franz Hartmann, Director, The Alliance for a Liveable Ontario, on affordable housing.
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