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 Growth Myth Behind Rising Property Taxes
Why Property Taxes Keep Rising in Richmond Hill — Even as the City Grows By Staff At first glance, the logic feels straightforward: if a city like Richmond Hill keeps… Homepage
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From Hormuz to Home Prices
Wars rarely stay confined to the battlefield. Even when the fighting is thousands of kilometres away, the economic consequences can ripple across global markets and eventually reach something as local… 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
YRT at 25: From Patchwork to Network
As York Region Transit marks its 25th anniversary, the milestone invites more than celebration. It o…
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…
PERSPECTIVE
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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