Ward 1 is facing significant development pressure unlike any other area of Markham. Here is information on active applications as well as reference material on other projects of interest.
Bahá’í National Centre
Update: A meeting of the city’s Thornhill Sub-Committee was held January 24, 2024 to receive an update on this application. A presentation by the applicant that included an update of their proposal as well as their Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications can be viewed here: https://pub-markham.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=83056 The city
Jesus the King Greek Melkite Catholic Church, 1 Lyndhurst Drive
A Site Plan Control application has been received from Roman Catholic Greek-Melkite (Makarios Wehbi) c/o Joseph Kostantin Architect (Joseph Kostantin) for 1 Lyndhurst Drive. The applicant is proposing to demolish an existing place of worship and construct a new place of worship and daycare. Please see architectural drawings here: 1
2300 John St.
The City is now in receipt of applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning by-law submitted by Weston Consulting, on behalf of Primont Homes (Leslie/John) Inc., to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands at the N/E corner of John Street/Leslie Street in Thornhill into a mixed use
Thornheights Homes Inc. – 16 Kirk Dr.
An application was submitted by Thornheights Homes Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 8 townhouse units on the subject property located at 16 Kirk Drive. The application was revised in December 2022 to include 5 standalone homes. The most recent information can be found here: https://pub-markham.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1b95487d-55ed-44f4-b2f2-b7e411cc643d&Agenda=Merged&lang=English&Item=30&Tab=attachments The item
Yonge North Subway Extension Intensification Analysis
The City of Markham undertook a “Yonge North Subway Extension Intensification Analysis” for consideration by Metrolinx as they deliberate the locations for potential subway stations from Steeles Avenue to Richmond Hill Centre.We now know that there are 5 approved subway stations to serve Thornhill residents: Steeles, Clark, Royal Orchard, Bridge
288, 290, 292, 294, 296, 298 & 300 John St — Thornhill Square Shopping Centre
The city is now in receipt of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, submitted by the Goldberg Group on behalf of Timbercreek Quadrant Four GP INC. (“Timbercreek”) for the 3.13 hectares (7.75 acres) of what is currently the Thornhill Square Shopping Centre at 288, 290, 292, 294, 296,