Downtown Markham, Ontario
| Downtown Markham | |
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| Downtown | |
The skyline of Downtown Markham, as of May 2015
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| Motto: the Place To BE | |
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| Coordinates: 43°51′N 79°19′W / 43.85°N 79.32°WCoordinates: 43°51′N 79°19′W / 43.85°N 79.32°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Ontario
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| Regional Municipality | York |
| City | Markham |
| District | Markham Centre |
| Established | 2000 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 km2 (0.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,452 |
| Based on data for census tract 5350401.18 | |
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) |
| Canadian postal codes | L6G |
| Area code(s) | 905, 289 |
| Website | Downtown Markham |
Downtown Markham is the central business district of Markham, Ontario, Canada currently being developed. It is located within Markham Centre and Unionville and is proposed to serve as the heart of Markham. Businesses in the district are expected to employ as many as 16,000 individuals, and it may house as many as 10,000 residents. The development will have a high density of residential, retail, commercial and mixed-use structures. The community is being developed, built and wholly financed by The Remington Group Inc.
Downtown Markham is a planned urban hub and the largest planned mixed-use development in Canada. The development spans 243 acres and is situated in one of the fastest growing regions in the province. It will be the commercial & financial district within Unionville at the center of the city of Markham, and will consist of a mix of residential, office and retail uses.
Two million square feet of retail space will include international retailers, local shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Downtown Markham will also offer more than 3.4 million square feet of office space in a commercial district adjacent to Highway 407.
The vibrant urban centre is being designed and developed following sustainable guidelines, including energy efficient power sources and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified residential and commercial projects. Aside from allowing greater density, the development also enjoys 72 acres of natural and landscaped green space, improved walkability and easy access to public transit, including Viva Rapid Transit and GO Transit.
Downtown Markham refers to an area south of Uptown Markham / Highway 7, west of Kennedy Road / Main Street Unionville, east of Warden Avenue, and north of Highway 407 ETR.
On the other hand, Markham Centre or Unionville refers to a broader area. Markham Centre is bounded north to Apple Creek Boulevard / Carlton Road, east to Kennedy Road, west to Rodick Road, and south to 14th Avenue.
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