With a population of over 1,200 residents, Markdale is the largest settlement area in Grey Highlands.
In 2018, the Municipality of Grey Highlands had the foresight to purchase the approximately two-acre, historic F.T. Hill corner (20 Toronto Street North) to serve as the catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Markdale. The property is strategically located on the northwest corner of the main intersection in Markdale (Provincial Highway 10 and Grey Road 12), with over 9,300 daily travellers passing by in peak season.
The Municipality also owns a small property at 11 Toronto Street North (directly across the street from the main site location), which sits adjacent (but not connected) to a bank.
Development of these identified sites is intended to catalyze Markdale’s regional role, contribute to the revitalization of its downtown core, enhance the experiences of citizens and visitors throughout the Municipality, and contribute significantly to the character of the Municipality for generations.
The Municipality of Grey Highlands and its residents had the opportunity to help define and position the Municipality for a strong, vibrant and resilient future. The Municipality of Grey Highlands engaged The Planning Partnership to help facilitate the Downtown Markdale Visioning Project. The Planning Partnership conducted interviews with Council members and key community stakeholders, hosted two community workshops, undertook extensive public surveying to gauge public sentiment towards preliminary concepts, and hosted an two additional community workshops to allow for further public input into updated concepts. Community workshops were recorded, and are available here.
On July 21, The Planning Partnership presented a summary of their findings to Council, and the Downtown Markdale Visioning Project Report was approved as presented.
