In 2008, a consulting team was retained to complete an evaluation of intensification options and housing growth alternatives in support of an endorsed Markham growth alternative to 2031.
The purpose of the housing stock analysis is to determine how much change in the housing stock the City can reasonably plan for within the Provincial and Regional planning framework and residential market context.
Staff and City’s consultant have completed a review of a 55% residential intensification target and the relative difference between the 55% intensification target and two higher targets for intensification, a 60% option and an option involving no change in the current settlement area boundary.
The Housing Stock Analysis concluded that:
In regard to Markham’s future housing stock, the endorsed Markham growth alternative to 2031 will:
Additional information is available from the following staff reports and presentations:
June 23 -Toward a Markham Growth Management Strategy: Housing Stock Analysis Report, Presentation
May 12 - Housing Stock Analysis Presentation by Hemson Consulting Ltd.
Murray Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
E-mail: mboyce@markham.ca
Phone: 905-477-7000 extension 2094