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76 77 housing units out in time for the market to re- spond to the need. Scarpitti notes, “As we move forward with hous- ing, we’re trying to create livable neighborhoods with a strong connection for people. It may be a central park; or the wellness campus we’ve devel- oped with Markham Stouffville Hospital and our Cornell Community Centre – connected side by side physically, and in the relationship between programs run out of the Centre and services provided at the hospital. In another neighbor- hood, the multi-million-dollar Slovak Cathedral is the focal point. That’s the neat thing about the diversity of Markham; it creates a very interesting community.” In total, there are four downtown heritage districts in the area: Markham, Unionville, Thorn- hill, and Buttonville. Two of them include a Main Street.When proposals are received for enhance- ments, or new development, the materials and design must be compatible to the rest of the heritage area. Main St. Unionville has seen invest- ment from private individuals and businesses, as MARKHAM, ONTARIO well as many public investments such as the Varley Art Gallery, celebrating artist Frank Varley and the Group of Seven. The Markham Heritage District area is one of the largest in Ontario. In September, during Markham Expo 150, a statue of William Bursey, founder of Markham and co-founder of Toronto was unveiled. A new cenotaph is under construction in Veterans’ Square. A statue of Benjamin Thorn is being dedicat- ed in Thornhill. Heritage is in Markham’s DNA, right down to the motto on its coat of arms: “Leading While Remembering.” It’s not just about preserving history, but ensuring it’s not overlooked as the com- munity grows. Tourists travel to Markham for its heritage, icon- ic religious institutions and, more recently, sports events. The city had long pushed for more sports in- P.O. Box 276 Schomberg, ON, L0G 1T0 P: 905.590.2874 F: 855.251.6044 We would like to offer our congratulations to Markham on their national recognition for the Best Practices of Cities and City Management. Proud to be a strategic partner of the city of Markham! Aqua Tech Solutions Inc. is a multi-faceted municipal infrastructure contractor providing services such as: l Trenchless Rehabilitation of Storm &Wastewater Infrastructure l Watermain & Sewer Construction & Replacement l Flushing & CCTV Inspection Services l Hydro Excavation ATS also specializes in various construction solutions including: l Utility Cut Repairs for Roads & Sidewalks l Concrete Curb & Sidewalk Installation & Repair l “Hot in Place”Asphalt Repair and Paving l Road Building l Winter Maintenance