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LCA - August 2024

Development Deputations

The OLT case of the South Park Road Development proceeded in October, 2023. The Tribunal was satisfied with the proposed settlement between the Developer and the City of Markham, and found that the proposal had addressed all concepts of the case parties and participants.

The LCA found that the Developer and the City had not completely addressed the concerns raised by the community. Nevertheless, the next step where the community can participate is the Site Plan Review. The LCA continues to focus on any amenities from the development that will benefit the community. Your feedback is very important in driving this to succeed.

The LCA also has followed a few other developments in the City of Markham. As the housing demand continues to be a main issue, more developers will seek approval via OLT to speed up development.

The LCA will continue to follow up of the development and post any update to the website here.

Ward 8 Community Fun Fair

Ward 8 Councillor Isa Lee has organized the Ward 8 Community Fun Fair at Ada Mackenzie Park last September. It was a successful event. The LCA has setup a booth to talk to many of our neighbours. Thank you again for shopping by and chatting with us.

Food Drive

In September 2023, the LCA partnered with Councillor Lee on the Food Drive for the Markham Food Bank. Many of the residents have donated to the Food Drive. We sincerely thank you again for your generosity to help those in need. Also, special thanks to the volunteers who help with the collection and logistics of the Food Drive.

Ada Mackenzie Park Extension

The LCA has received communication from the City of Markham regarding the Ada Mackenzie Park Extension, that a public open house will be held in Spring 2024 for the community to review and provide feedback on a conceptual plan. Please stay tuned for the details here.

Ada Mackenzie Park Pop-up Dog Park

In Fall 2023, a pop-up dog park was opened next to the Ada Mackenzie Park parking lot as a 1-year pilot program.

The City has held an on-site consultation, as well as Public Open House at the Markham Civic Centre, to gather feedback from the community.

To find out the latest update on the Pop-up Dog Park pilot program, please visit the Voice Markham website here.

Winter Road Maintenance

Residents have raised concerns regarding the snow clearing in the Leitchcroft Neighbourhood after a major winter storm. This prompted the City Staff to review and upgrade the street classification. For more information, please refer to this page in the LCA website.

Bayview / John Re-visioning

The Aileen-Willowbrook Residents Association (AWRA) has reached out to the LCA regarding a new visioning exercise of the Bayview/John area. For more information, please check out this page in the LCA website.

Upcoming Project

The LCA is working with some residents in forming a neighbourhood watch program. Please stay tune for more information.

Donation to LCA

While the LCA is run by volunteers, inevitably there are expenses to run the ratepayer association as a non-profit organization, and to participate in the community events. Your generous donation will be appreciated. If you would like to make a donation to the LCA, please contact by email at leitchcroft.community@gmail.com.

LCA - August 2023

Half Year Report!

The Leitchcroft Community Association (LCA) is officially registered as a ratepayer association with the City of Markham on March 23, 2023. It has been half a year since the LCA has established by the first 10 members. The South Park Development has driven most of us to start the LCA, but this is not the only issue to which we have paid attention.

Development Deputations

There are 2 development proposals around the Leitchcroft Community: 1) The South Park Road Development inside the Leitchcroft Community, and 2) The Parkway Hotels Development in Richmond Hill, north-east to the Community.

More details regarding the South Park Road Development can be found here. The applicant has appealed to the Ontario Land Tribute against the City of Markham. The LCA has submitted a written statement to the City of Markham with concerns about the development.

The Parkway Hotels Development is at the early stage of the development approval. More information regarding the development can be found here. The LCA has provided both a verbal and written statement with concerns about the development in the Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting on May 26, 2023.

The LCA is not against development; however, the main concern is the high-density developments leads to overcrowding on roadways, transportation, schools, parks and public areas, resulting in more conflicts and negativities in the community.

Community Safety

The LCA has submitted a request to the City of Markham to evaluate the addition of a Stop Sign at Saddlecreek Dr and Gallery Pkwy, so that the pedestrians can cross the intersection safely.

Requests to paint crosswalk marking have also been submitted for the intersection at Saddlecreek Dr and South Park Road.

Park Expansion

Ada Mackenzie Park will be expanded as part of the parkland contribution from the Pavilia Towers development. The expansion will include pickleball courts and a dog park under pilot program.

Community Events

The grand opening of the Gordon Leitchcroft Park was held on June 17, 2023. Markham Mayor, Mr Frank Scarpitti, and Markham Ward 8 Counsellor, Isa Lee, have hosted the grand opening. Ice-cream was also served to the community!

On Juny 24, Markham residents have enjoyed the dance performance Carnival of Arts Markham 2023 at the Ada Mackenzie Park.

The LCA has also participated in the Ontario York Region Heritage Lions Club "Walk for Dog Guide" fundraising event.

Finally, the first LCA in-person meeting was held on August 29.

Upcoming Events

The Ward 8 Fun Fair is coming to Ada Mackenzie Park on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Also, the LCA will organize a food drive that will benefit the Markham Food Bank. Stay tune for more info!

Donation to LCA

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