Every city and town promotes itself as a great place to live. Fortunately in Toronto and the GTA, we are blessed with a number of beautiful communities; all of which strive to be a good place to call home.
For Homebuyers, the abundance of nice places to live creates the problem of how to choose one over the other. In the end it’s a personal choice, and different criteria like proximity to work, schools, and amenities will appeal to different buyers. By doing more research into their target communities, Buyers will increase their chances of finding the place to live that best suits their lifestyle.
When you take a closer look, Markham and its surrounding communities in York Region offer plenty of great reasons to move in – and it’s getting better as we speak! In addition to the infrastructure, services and cultural attractions that most communities can claim, Markham is in the midst of an urban renaissance that offers homebuyers many unique benefits:
Planned Urban Growth
Take a look at what’s happening south of Highway 7 along Enterprise Boulevard. What you’ll find is a great example of urban expansion without the usual ‘sprawl’. You’ll see mixed housing in close proximity to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and cultural attractions, as well as easy access to public transit, schools and healthcare facilities.
Improved Transportation
Markham is served by a number of public transit services including York Region Transit, Viva, the TTC, and GO Transit. The combination of services makes it easy to get anywhere in the GTA, from downtown Toronto to other parts of York on a bus or train. In an effort to reduce vehicular traffic and make it easier to get around town, Markham has built transit-only lanes along Highway 7 and Enterprise Blvd., and has designated over 400 kms of roads as “cycling-devoted routes”.
Links to its Past
It’s one thing to be progressive and growing, but you can’t forget where you began. From city-sponsored events like the Markham Fair, to businesses like Reesor’s Farm Market (the Reesor family has lived in the area for over 200 years), Markham pays tribute to its past in a number of ways that add a nice touch to urban and suburban living. If you’re new to the area, be sure to visit Main Street Unionville!
By looking for what makes a community different, you’ll sooner spot the unique benefits that set one location, like Markham, apart from the others.
Sources:
http://www.reesors.ca/our-story/
http://www.downtownmarkham.ca/