Creating Extraordinary Public Spaces in Richmond Hill

Contact: Joanne Leung, Manager, Urban Design, 905-771-5498, joanne.leung@richmondhill.caRichmond Hill launches public consultation process for a new Public Realm Master PlanRICHMOND HILL – Today marks the launch of Richmond Hill’s new Public Realm Master Plan project which will guide the design of public spaces such as parks, trails, streets and urban squares. A community consultation session is also taking place tonight to engage residents and hear about what they would like to see in Richmond...

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Words and Images Beneath Your Feet – Coming Soon!  Creative expression can take many different forms and in Richmond Hill, two new pilot projects may see words and images added to sidewalks and crosswalks. These simple and cost-effective place-making initiatives will add visual impact to some of Richmond Hill’s pedestrian spaces. Richmond Hill has a very celebrated literary past and is or was the home to famous authors and the setting for some famous stories.  As new sidewalks are built every...

Richmond Hill Appoints Neil Garbe as New CAO

Contact: Mayor Dave Barrow, 905-771-2493, dave.barrow@richmondhill.ca  

RICHMOND HILL – Today, on behalf of Council, Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow announced the appointment of Neil Garbe as the new Chief Administrative Officer, effective July 6, 2015. 

“Neil Garbe brings 20 years of experience in municipal leadership to the Town,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “After a thorough recruitment process, we determined that he has the right qualities to lead us into the future and we’re happy to welcome him to...

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Richmond Hill Decreases Emissions and Improves Quality of Life
Air quality has an impact on our health and quality of life. By planning for and promoting more sustainable forms of energy use and transportation, Richmond Hill is contributing to improved quality of life for all residents. Council received the Town of Richmond Hill Community Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory Report which highlights the community’s achievement in reducing community GHG emissions by 32.6 per cent per capita...

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Richmond Hill Furthers Commitment to Community Safety 
In an effort to continue enhancing community safety in Richmond Hill, Council designated the following three locations as Community Safety Zones (CSZ): Avenue Road from Carville Road to Weldrick Road West; Red Maple Road from High Tech Road to Silver Linden Drive; and Red Cardinal Trail from Humberland Drive to Brightsview Drive. With the addition of the three new CSZs, Richmond Hill will have eight CSZs designated on Municipal roadways that...