A Civic Wake-Up Call for Richmond Hill
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…
Planning, Games, Potluck
Strong Towns Richmond Hill Marks First Anniversary with Holiday Gathering and Plans for the Year Ahead RICHMOND HILL — December 14 — The Strong Towns…
Dear Richmond Hill, wake up…
A love letter to Richmond Hill, where I’ve lived for 20 years. Inspired by A Love Letter to Suburbia by Diane Alisa (available at the…
Holiday Gathering to Mark STRH’s First Year
RICHMOND HILL — Strong Towns Richmond Hill is capping off its first full year with a festive — and firmly RSVP-controlled — holiday gathering on…
EbikeCan Officials & RH Mobility Bylaws
The STRH Local Conversation Group held its October monthly meeting this week, featuring officials from EbikeCan, a Richmond Hill–based e-bike manufacturer and retailer. The…
STRH Community Garden Blooming
The STRH Community Garden is blooming—literally and figuratively! What started as a small patch with just one enthusiastic gardener has now grown into a vibrant…
ST Local-Motive 2025 Workshops
Strong Towns is back with its Fall 2025 Local-Motive Tour, and it’s an online workshop series designed to empower folks like you to make places…
Dear Richmond Hill
I am afraid that I will never be able to afford a house in this city. It’s a shame because I love this city.…
Strong cities, towns, and neighborhoods cannot happen without strong citizens
Strong cities, towns, and neighborhoods cannot happen without strong citizens—people who care. This principle lies at the heart of the Strong Towns movement, which emphasizes…
Casual Summer Meetups—Tell Us What You’d Like to See
With warm weather on the horizon, Strong Towns Richmond Hill (STRH) is planning a series of casual summer get-togethers aimed at building community spirit and…
STRH at the Ward 6 Community Safety Event
Strong Towns Richmond Hill (STRH) took part in the recent Community Safety Event hosted by Ward 6 Councillor Michael Shiu, joining a range of organizations…
Mayor David West at STRH Monthly Meeting
Mayor David West attended Strong Towns Richmond Hill (STRH)’s monthly meeting on Sunday, May 4. The meeting was started by Saeed Vahid, STRH local conversation…
Bike Club Kicks Off with Community Meet & Greet
The Strong Towns Richmond Hill Bike Club held its first official meet and greet session this past weekend, drawing over two dozen cycling enthusiasts from…
Strong Towns at the Maple Syrup Festival
Mayor David West’s Maple Syrup Festival was held on Saturday, April 12th, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Richmond Green Sports Centre. Strong…
Community Garden Project at Cordave Parkette
The Strong Towns Richmond Hill Local Conversation Group has embarked on an inspiring initiative: the Community Garden Project at Cordave Parkette. Spearheaded by member Aram,…