Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
History:
Vaughan Township, now the City of Vaughan, was named by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe in honour of British diplomat Benjamin Vaughan, co-negotiator of the Peace of Paris, the treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). The first settlers in Vaughan Township were of German descent via Pennsylvania. These pioneers travelled here in their iconic Conestoga wagons with all their possessions hitched to their wagon. These first settlers were soon followed by families of British origin. All of these pioneers brought a strong knowledge of farming which allowed them to prosper in their new home. Soon a collection of hamlets would emerge. One of these hamlets was called Edgeley, which was located where the VMC is today.
Overview:
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) is centred at Highway 7 and Jane St, and is bounded by Highway 400 to the west, Highway 407 to the south, Portage Parkway to the north and Creditstone Road and Maplecrete Road to the east. This high density hub of offices and homes will serve as a new downtown destination which is sure to catapult Vaughan into the upper tier of great Canadian cities. Vaughan Metropolitan Centre has embraced a new urbanism lifestyle where residents are able to live, work and play within their own neighbourhood. The anchor in this new community is Smart Centres Place which will feature 17 million square feet of retail, office, and residential space. In addition to high-rise condominium buildings this community will also feature a 100,000 square foot YMCA, a hotel, a centre for performing arts, a library, a dedicated subway stop with a direct connection to the City of Toronto and an inter-regional bus terminal.
Lifestyle:
This community has been designed to be transit, pedestrian and bike friendly. This will be a high density neighbourhood when it is completed however it will be a carefully planned neighbourhood with the focal point being a nine acre park running east-west through the community.
Homes:
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre features high-rise condominium towers that together form an impressive new downtown skyline for the City of Vaughan. These sleek new condos features stunning architectural designs with light infused interiors and a plethora of building amenities. The selection of suites is geared towards a broad demographic including first time buyers, young families, empty nesters, and retirees. VMC also features contemporary townhomes with two-storey floor plans, spacious open concepts and private roof top terraces.
Recreation:
The recreational hub of this neighbourhood is anchored by a new 100,000 sq. ft. YMCA which will adjoin a library and community centre.
Arts:
VMC has been designed to be a design and innovative corridor as well as the arts and creative hub for the City of Vaughan. VMC has placed a priority on public art, great architecture, and year-round cultural festivals designed to celebrate Vaughan’s multicultural community.
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Stats
Walkability:
High
Bikeability:
Medium
Public Transit:
High
Affordability:
Medium
Greenspace:
Medium
Recreation:
High
Legend: Low, Medium, High
Commute Times
* All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.