Downtown Markham

Downtown Markham
Downtown
Skyline of Downtown Markham in 2023
Skyline of Downtown Markham in 2023
Motto: 
the PLACE TO BE
Downtown Markham within Markham
Downtown Markham within Markham
Coordinates: 43°51′N 79°19′W / 43.85°N 79.32°W / 43.85; -79.32
Country Canada
Province Ontario
Regional MunicipalityYork
CityMarkham
DistrictMarkham Centre
Established1992[2]
Area
 • Total
0.98 km2 (0.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
3,452[1]
 Based on data for census tract 5350401.18[3]
Postal code
WebsiteDowntown Markham

Downtown Markham is the main downtown of Markham, Ontario, Canada. Currently under development, it is located near the historic Unionville district and serves as the new heart of Markham. Businesses in the district are expected to employ up to 16,000 individuals,[4][5] and it may house as many as 10,000 residents.[6] The development plans 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.

  1. ^ "Statistics Canada 2011 Census Tract Profile for CT 5350401.18". 2011. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
  2. ^ a b "Downtown Markham:About". 2006. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
  3. ^ This census track includes some area that are not considered as part of Downtown Markham, though this "extra" area is largely uninhabited and are mostly of industrial lands.
  4. ^ Guelph Civic League. "Downtown Markham Makeover". Archived from the original on August 16, 2006. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  5. ^ The Toronto Star (2007-08-11). "Digging for an elusive dream". The Star. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  6. ^ Remington Group, and the Town of Markham (March 2006). "Downtown Markham Facts at a glance" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-05. Retrieved 2007-10-12.