Inspired by Strong Towns , this publication advocates for a financially resilient Richmond Hill built through incremental housing, safe streets, fewer costly highways, no parking mandates, and engaged residents.
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The Elusive “Missing Middle”
Richmond Hill’s housing debate often jumps from detached homes straight to high-rise towers—but what about everything in between? “Missing middle” housing—like duplexes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings—offers a quieter way to grow: more homes, without the scale of towers. It’s not about …
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When Gas Prices Spike, Change Follows
Rising gas prices are squeezing households—but history shows they can also push cities toward less car-dependent futures.
Read MoreCommunity Safety Town Hall
Residents of Ward 2 will have a unique opportunity to engage directly with local officials and emergency responders at an upcoming Community Safety and Well-Being Town Hall. Hosted by Councillor… Homepage
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ISSUES
When Gas Prices Spike, Change Follows
Rising gas prices are squeezing households—but history shows they can also push cities toward less c…
Richmond Hill, Nowhere to Go
In car-dependent suburbs like Richmond Hill, social life doesn’t emerge naturally—it requires planni…
Housing Fixes That Backfire
Tax cuts and development charge changes may look like solutions to housing affordability—but they ri…
The Growth Myth Behind Rising Property Taxes
Why Property Taxes Keep Rising in Richmond Hill — Even as the City Grows By Staff At first glance, t…
RH101
The Elusive “Missing Middle”
Richmond Hill’s housing debate often jumps from detached homes straight to high-rise towers—but what…
Why Richmond Hill Depends on DCs
Development charges are at the center of the housing debate—but removing them doesn’t eliminate cost…
PERSPECTIVE
The Missing Second Act
An evening at the Richmond Hill Curtain Club Theatre sparked a bigger question: why do we build grea…
A City for Everyone
Richmond Hill has all the ingredients of an ideal suburb — beautiful homes, top schools, and endless…
Beyond the Booths — And Beyond the Windshield
Why Richmond Hill Needs Places People Can Actually Experience. Every winter, Richmond Hill’s Winter …
What Are Richmond Hill’s Streets For?
Rethinking Speed, Safety, and Productivity Before we argue about speed limits, speed cameras, or dri…
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