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.
Featured
Charity Transit, Congested City
When a member of STRH posted a photo of an almost empty bus crawling past a sea of brake lights in Richmond Hill, the image felt like a riddle. Why… Homepage
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Raising Stop Signs: A Bright Idea for Richmond Hill Streets
As pedestrian safety gains urgency in Richmond Hill, visibility is emerging as a powerful tool at the crosswalk. The Stop Umbrella turns a universal traffic symbol into a handheld statement… Homepage
Read MoreA Sweet Sign of Spring
Maple Syrup Festival Returns March 28 Richmond Hill residents looking for a classic Canadian way to welcome spring can mark their calendars for Mayor David West’s Maple Syrup Festival on… Homepage
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ISSUES
If Developers Don’t Pay, Who Does?
Development Charges, Housing Affordability, and the Question No One Wants to Answer Recently, a seri…
A Civic Wake-Up Call for Richmond Hill
Marching for Iran, Learning for Home: The marches through Richmond Hill did more than call attention…
When Protest Meets Traffic
Residents of a strong town know instinctively where to gather if a revolution were to happen. The qu…
Richmond Hill’s Financial Report Card
Decoding the Financial Health of Richmond Hill isn’t intended as a “gotcha,” nor is it meant t…
OPINION
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…
Drive Safely, Walk at Your Own Risk
For anyone walking in Richmond Hill this winter, every step has become a calculation. With icy sidew…
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