From concept to construction Frida day, , Febru ruary ary 11, 2011
Re-inventing Re-creating Re-imagining Re-vitalizing Making Newmarket even better…Together.
A new beginning
“ Renewing Newmarket is about creating the right balance between our past and future.”
Introductions Town of Newmarket 2011 – 2014 Council
Introductions Newmarket’s Operational Leadership Team
Introductions • Frank Klees, MPP • Former Mayor’s Tom Taylor and Tim Jones • Andrea Witty, vivaNext (sponsor) • Lena Demarco, Bell (sponsor)
Central York Fire Services “Year -ov over er-year ear our communit ity ranks our Fire Services s as th the mo most important ant service delivered ed by the Town of Newmarket.”
Central York Fire Services “Just another example of how we we co continue ue to lead the wa way in in municipal collaboration.”
How does Newmarket compare? The 2009 Municipal study released by BMA Consulting revealed: • Newmarket has the lowest municipal tax levy in York Region and was below average compared to 83municipalities across Ontario • Newmarket’s property taxes are below average in the GTA Saving ing for the e futu ture
Looking back, looking forward
Looking back at 2010 15 th Best Place to live in Canada
Looking back at 2010 Newmarket wins prestigious CH2MHILL sustainability Award
Looking back at 2010 Staff wins Smart Commute Central York Clean Air Commute Challenge
Looking back at 2010 Newmarket opens award- winning Operations Centre
Looking back at 2010 Community report takes top honours at EDCO Awards
Looking forward “We have taken great steps towards our destination. We are quickly moving from concept to construction.”
Looking forward “These kind of prestigious achievements don’t just happen by chance. It is the result of hard work, strong leadership, strategic vision and partnerships.”
Looking forward Advanced Manufacturing Economic nomic Knowledge-Based Development De elopment Arts and Health Culture Sector Industries Strate ategy gy Regional Centre Knowledge-based industries will be the platform underlying future the growth of Newmarket.
Southlake Regional Health Centre York County Hospital, 1927 Southlake Regional Health Centre
Southlake Regional Health Centre “It is estimated that approximately 1,800 cancer patients will receive more than 15,000 treatments at the Stronach Centre each year.” Stronach Regional Cancer Centre
Southlake Regional Health Centre • According to the Economic Development Strategy, there is the potential to create 1,200 – 1,400 new jobs at Southlake. • This would equate to $115 - $135 million in potential annual wage income. • Thousands of indirect jobs could also be created as a result of these health.
We’ve come a long way… “Downtown is the living room of our community. ” Main St. 1890’s “It’s where people go to have conversations, to meet with neighbours and gain a sense of what we stand for.” Main St. 2010
Cultural Master Plan “The continued rollout of the Cultural Master Plan will lead the way in making Newmarket a more creative community that embraces place making, cultural celebration and the arts.”
Pavement to parkland “The decommissioning of the arena was one of the first steps in our transformation from pavement to parkland.” Community Urban Space Project construction, summer 2010 Community Urban Space Project artistic rendering
Community Urban Space Project
Newmarket now, Newmarket next The $315 million vivaNext transit system will have the largest impact on our community since the arrival of the railroad.
Newmarket now, Newmarket next Keith Bridge, February 2011
Newmarket now, Newmarket next Keith Bridge, upon completion, late 2012
Belinda’s Place “By providing life - changing services, we will be able to give countless women in our community the chance to rebuild their lives and start anew.”
Social Media “Not getting involved in social media would be like not putting e-mail in offices in the 1990s. Do you have a choice? Well, at this point, probably not.” – Peter Chow-White, Communication Professor “We don’t have a choice on whether we do social media, the question is how well we do it.” Erik Qualman, Author, Socialnomics
“Two key projects will greatly enhance our technological capabilities and keep us on the top of our game when it comes to the latest and greatest in cutting- edge technology.”
SunEdison “Within the next 60 days, SunEdison, North America’s largest solar energy services provider will be establishing its first Canadian solar panel manufacturing plan right here in Newmarket.”
96% of residents s are sa satisfied fied livin ing in N Newm wmarket et
“It is what takes place in the spaces that we have created that builds relationships and builds communities.”
“Our business partners play a large role in shaping this community. Thank you for all of your grassroots efforts both individually and collectively.”
Minga “Minga represents a community coming together for the benefit of all.”
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead
“He did not complain about being a lowly stone mason’s helper. Instead, he said I am building a cathedral.”
“Change is not always easy to embrace. However we need to look beyond the short term disruptions to appreciate the long- term benefits.”
“We are rebuilding a community and together we will ensure that this remains one of the best communities to live in Canada.”
Thank You
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