Category: Planning & Development
Council Promise Has Limits Following Tenth Line Mosque Zoning Approval
Council approved zoning for a controversial mosque on Tenth Line, promising residents a say on its site plan, but the Planning Act gives that approval to Staff.
A Project Years in the Making: Where Ward 2 Candidates Stand on the Ballantrae Sports Dome
Five Ward 2 candidates weigh in on the Ballantrae Sports Dome, a project years in the making now facing intensifying resident opposition.
Construction Begins to Expand Stouffville’s Civic Square
Work is now underway to expand Civic Square and is expected to continue through May 2027, adding new urban parkland to Stouffville’s historic Main Street.
Darul Khair Mosque Proposal Moves to Larger Parcel on Tenth Line
A Winona Dr. mosque proposal rejected by Council relocates to Tenth Line, restoring lost amenities and offering excess parking on a new one-hectare parcel.
Magna Donates Simeon Park, Converting 95-Acre Corporate Retreat to Public Asset
Magna’s Simeon Park donation will increase Stouffville’s parkland area by nearly 50%, bringing new recreation opportunities, amenities, and responsibilities.
Stouffville’s Downtown Urban Plaza Takes Shape Ahead of August Debut
Two shipping containers have arrived at 6240 Main Street as Stouffville’s Downtown Urban Plaza moves closer to its August opening.
Ninth Line Visioning Process Delivers Compromise For Musselman’s Lake
Musselman’s Lake residents were updated on plans to slow traffic and rehab Ninth Line in advance of a road transfer deal between Stouffville and York Region.
Winona Mosque Refusal Appealed to OLT as Search for Alternative Site Continues
Darul Khair Centre has appealed Council’s rejection of a proposed mosque at 27 Winona Drive as negotiations continue in hopes of avoiding an OLT hearing.
Hotel Concept Draws Intrigue, But New Gateway Townhouse Plan Faces Criticism
Councillors and residents questioned a 176-townhouse proposal at Highway 48 and Main Street, citing significant departures from Stouffville’s gateway vision.
Council Reviews Massive Five-Tower Development Proposal for Stouffville’s Gateway
Times Group’s proposed 1,332-unit development at Highway 48 and Stouffville Road is prompting calls for new parkland while threatening a contested wetland.
Agritourism Strategy Explores New Land Uses to Protect Stouffville Farms
Amid calls for clear limits, Stouffville believes expanded on-farm land uses will boost farm viability, attract investment, and preserve agricultural lands.
Stouffville Eyes Major Leisure Centre Expansion as Demand for Aquatics Continues to Grow
New pool, indoor track, expanded programming space, and reorganized facilities have been included in preliminary designs for the estimated $30 million addition.
