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ave reached a physical limit to their growth in the face of a strong economy and high demand for housing.

The plan gives general objectives and direction for the Town’s land uses and other economic activities. It focuses on the management of change in a way that perpetuates the current lifestyle enjoyed by the town’s residents. The main goals of the plan are consistent with the community strategic plan and respond to the anticipated social, economic and demographic condition of the Newmarket. It translates the broader vision and values of the Strategic Plan into principles that support land use policies. The core goals of the official Plan include: promoting and maintaining a Health Community, enhancing and protecting the natural and cultural heritage, achievement of economic wellbeing, development of sustainable improvements in transportation, and revitalizing the historical downtown.

In the promotion of a healthy community, the enables Newmarket to provide wellness services, health education, state of art medical facilities, and other health-related practices that contribute to the community’s well being. The municipal achieves the goal of a healthy community through anti-idling regulations, alternative transportation choices, tree preservation initiatives, and recreational opportunities.

The Official Plan provides recreational opportunities without compromising on enhancement and preservation of the natural heritage system. It seeks to manage growth in a manner that preserves the town’s cultural heritage. The plan has planting and operational policies to aid in re-naturalization. It provides for walking and cycling trails, parks and playing fields and open places that improve the community’s visual attractiveness while protecting the environment. It also promotes cultural achievements and fosters civic pride thereby enhancing the quality of life.

The Plan helps to manage and direct positive change and recognizes it as part of the town’s life. It provides policies that support responses to changing demands for housing services and employment. It encourages sustainable use of resources and promotes growth in a way increases the quality of life and enhances existing natural features and systems. The plan also encourages minimization of waste and pollution, and increasing efficient use of resources. It increases opportunities for self-reliance and revitalizes the economy through participation in local events and utilization of local resources.

The Official Plan contributes to the improvement of transportation by providing for walking and cycling trails and other transit facilities besides automobiles. For example, the rapid transit systems in the York Region and the Yonge Street have been developed through this plan. It also ensures that all proposals that seek to change land use within Newmarket have sufficient transit and traffic capacity.

Newmarket has limited land for additional employment purposes. Reducing commuting distance will support sustainability goals and probably provide additional room for commercial, manufacturing, office or any other means of employment. Lands adjacent to Highway 404, Yonge Street and Davis Drive have employment opportunities. The plan also identifies the Regional Healthcare center as having a significant opportunity to provide additional employment by providing various facilities and services.