A mayoral trip abroad isn’t usually linked to traffic—but maybe it should be. David West’s Germany visit could help Richmond Hill not just economically, but in a surprising way: fewer commutes, and less congestion.
Rising gas prices are squeezing households—but history shows they can also push cities toward less car-dependent futures.
In car-dependent suburbs like Richmond Hill, social life doesn’t emerge naturally—it requires planning, driving, and effort. That structural reality shapes how people connect, from childhood through adulthood.
Tax cuts and development charge changes may look like solutions to housing affordability—but they risk making the problem worse. Boosting demand without fixing supply, and weakening municipal finances, only deepens the structural issues. Real progress will require shifting away from growth-driven models toward building within our existing communities.
Why Property Taxes Keep Rising in Richmond Hill — Even as the City Grows By Staff At first glance, the logic feels straightforward: if a… The Growth Myth Behind Rising Property Taxes
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… From Hormuz to Home Prices
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… Charity Transit, Congested City
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… Raising Stop Signs: A Bright Idea for Richmond Hill Streets
As York Region Transit marks its 25th anniversary, the milestone invites more than celebration. It offers a moment to ask a deeper question: not just… YRT at 25: From Patchwork to Network
Development Charges, Housing Affordability, and the Question No One Wants to Answer Recently, a series of social media ads by CMHC have been circulating, featuring… If Developers Don’t Pay, Who Does?
Marching for Iran, Learning for Home: The marches through Richmond Hill did more than call attention to human rights abuses abroad. They highlighted a deeper… A Civic Wake-Up Call for Richmond Hill
Residents of a strong town know instinctively where to gather if a revolution were to happen. The question in Richmond Hill is whether the Iranian… When Protest Meets Traffic
Decoding the Financial Health of Richmond Hill isn’t intended as a “gotcha,” nor is it meant to assign blame or make city staff or elected… Richmond Hill’s Financial Report Card
When Snow Becomes a Legal Risk: What Richmond Hill Can Learn from a Supreme Court Ruling On winter mornings in Richmond Hill, the danger often… Richmond Hill’s Winter Sidewalks May Carry Legal Consequences
Without “Third Places,” Richmond Hill Risks Becoming a City Without a Social Life Richmond Hill is changing quickly. New developments rise along Yonge Street, population… Richmond Hill Needs “Third Places”