FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5, 2022
TOWN TO ADD GREEN SPACE, EXPAND CIVIC SQUARE WITH PURCHASE OF DOWNTOWN PROPERTY
STOUFFVILLE, ON – The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is planning to create urban green space right in the heart of downtown Stouffville with the purchase of a property next to the historic clock tower.
The property, measuring 38′ x 116′, is located at 6343 Main Street, immediately east of the tower and Civic Square. It is currently zoned commercial; however, the Town has intention of removing the buildings to create a more pedestrian Square.
“This is a very unique opportunity that we couldn’t pass up,” said Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt. “Expanding urban parkland and green space in the heart of our downtown core is not an opportunity that comes up every day. We are very excited to see how Civic Square will be transformed with this addition”
Whitchurch-Stouffville Council approved the $1.089m purchase with a unanimous vote at a Council meeting this morning. The closing date is March 2, 2022.
The funds for the purchase are coming from the Town’s Parkland Trust, according to Lovatt.
“This purchase doesn’t cost taxpayers a cent,” Lovatt said. “All the funds are coming from the Town’s Parkland Trust which is funded solely by developers.”
Details of the redesign of Civic Square will be coming later this year.
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Quick Facts
- The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has purchased 6343 Main Street, located next to the historic Clock Tower for $1.089m.
- The buildings will be removed from the property to expand Civic Square and create green space.
- Civic Square is located on the south side of Main Street between Church Street South and Market Street. The Square is home to the historic Clock Tower and ‘Nineteen on the Park’ theatre.
About the Town of Stouffville
The Town of Stouffville is one of the jewels of the GTA, located just north of Toronto on Highway 404. We are a community rich in heritage and character and we are committed to offering our residents and businesses ‘Country Close to the City’.
Contacts:
Glenn Jackson, Corporate Communications Officer
905-640-1900 ext. 2451
