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Paper Abstract: This paper looks at the city of Markham, a suburb of Toronto, Ontatrio, Canada. It analyzes the makeup of the city - rural/urban, residential/industrial/ commercial, location of the city, its surroundings, its geography, and its ethnic and economic makeup. It suggests ways the city can try to avoid losing its rural character to urban sprawl. Paper Introduction: Introduction This paper will look at urban sprawl in Markham Toronto The urbansprawl affecting the area is typical of what is happening in most urbanareas on the outskirts of large cities and towns with open areas graduallybeing closed in with the building or residential neighborhoods and lightindustries Some see urban sprawl as a natural phenomena Because theprovince of Ontario has a large amount of land it seems only natural thatsome people choose to live in central cities and some in rural areass Text of the Paper: The entire text of the paper is shown below. However, the text is somewhat scrambled. We want to give you as much information as we possibly can about our papers and essays, but we cannot give them away for free. In the text below you will find that while disordered, many of the phrases are essentially intact. From this text you will be able to get a solid sense of the writing style, the concepts addressed, and the sources used in the research paper. Keys to the new metropolis. These laws must restrict thesize of development lots; restrict the number of single-family and semi-detached homes which can be built; be used for building more multi-storeyhousing units for rentals; and restrict the use of land for industrial andcommercial development. With respect todevelopment, few commercial areas and industrial areas abut rural lands;however, rural lands are at substantial risk for encroachment byresidential development. The boundaries ofMarkham encompass approximately 2 6 square kilometers, of whichapproximately two thirds (137 square kilometers) is urban and one-third (69square kilometers) is designated rural (City of Markham, 2 6).Environmentally, at the present time, Markham remains a relatively cleanplace, although the area is far from pristine. Professional Geographer, 57(1), 94- 1 5.Yu-Hsin, T. Sprawl is typically characterized by the followingfeatures:-unnecessary land consumption; low average densities in comparison witholder centers-automobile dependence-fragmented open space - wide gaps between development and a scatteredappearance-separation of uses into distinct areas-repetitive one-storey commercial buildings surrounded by automobileparking spaces, and-insufficient public spaces and community centers (Gordon and Vipond, 2 5;Wheeler, 2 3; Wolfman et al, 2 5). English is the first language for49 percent of the City's residents; Cantonese (15 percent), Chinese (1 percent), French (one percent), and other languages (25 percent) are alsorepresented among Markham's residents. Retrieved Feb. This complex is the hub for a number ofsports organizations and is a center of activity at all times. The need to protect the environment ofMarkham's rural land component is critical and urgent because onceenvironmental degradation and sprawl occurs, reversals seldom occur(Jarvis, 2 3; Lang, Blakely and Gough, 2 5). Gross density and new urbanism. Toothers, however, the migration to the suburbs represents everything that iswrong with our nation. Aslong as new industries continue to be built, they will need people to workin them, and this will increase housing and commercial needs anddevelopment. Journal of the American Planning Association, 71 (4), 381- 391.Markham. (2 3). (2 6). (2 5). Newbuilding permits have exceeded 4, per year for each of the past fiveyears. It will not please everyone. Retrieved Apr. ReferencesCity of Markham. The city's housing stock (approximately 75, ) equates toone dwelling unit for each 3.5 persons. 18, 2 6 from http://www.markham.ca/markham/channels/default1.htmCouch, C., Karecha, J., Nuissi, H., & Rink, D. The evolution of urban form in Portland and Toronto: Implications for sustainability planning. Thestreet has a number of small shops and restaurants and a few coffee shops. European Planning Studies, 13(1), 117-136).Feiock, R.C. Local Environment, 8(3), 317-336.Wolfman, H., Galster, G., Hanson, R., Ratcliffe, M., Furdell, K., & Sarzynski, A. Decline and sprawl: An evolving type of urban development - observed in Liverpool and Leipzig. An integrative theory of urban design. This will be the trade-off to preventsprawl. The center of Markham lies in the area between Highway 7 and McCowanRoad, which is where the largest shopping complex, the Markville ShoppingCenter, is located (Markham, 2 6). Next to the shopping complex is theMarkham Centennial Arena and pool. Unionville has one main street decorated with old-fashionedarchitecture, and many flowers throughout the summer season. Housing Studies, 18(4), 587-6 6.Lang, R.E. Markhamprovides rental accommodations in a broad range of price brackets for thosewho want to live fairly close to downtown Toronto but still have thefeeling of living in the country. It may be more difficult to retain some commercial and industrialbusinesses which are already established in Markham for the same reason - alimit to their growth potential. To preserve the rural land component of the City of Markham, it willbe necessary to pass strict new zoning laws. Politics, institutions and local land-use regulation. (2 ). The airport provides air access to the entireeastern side of the Greater Toronto Area, as Pearson International Airportis located in the western portion of the Greater Toronto Area.Analysis of Sprawl in My Neighborhood In my neighborhood, sprawl is slowly increasing, facilitated bymunicipal land-use regulations that mandate relatively large lot sizes withthe intention of protecting "rural" landscape characteristics. Pollution will bereduced and, the need of the infrastructure in terms of roads and streets,and major highways to handle the traffic that a rising population demandswill also be decreased.In every way, stricter zoning laws, and the reduction in the number of newbuilding permits issued will help prevent urban sprawl from spreading fromMarkham into the surrounding rural countryside. Dispelling the myth that preference makes practice in residential location and transport behavior. Within the framework of urban form, sprawl is dispersed developmentoutside of compact urban and village centers along highways and in therural countryside. The critical lens being used is the debate over urban sprawl and itseffects on suburban communities. (2 5). If less people come to Markham to live andwork, this will reduce the need for commercial development. Sprawl involves the physical pattern of low-density expansion oflarge urban areas into the surrounding rural areas. Themedian household income in Markham is approximately 13 percent of theCanadian median and 12 percent of the Ontario median income (City ofMarkham, 2 6). It is named Buttonville airport andis for private aircraft. Markham's population was estimated at 263, in 2 5, of whichapproximately 68 percent (179, ) participated in the work force. Blakely, E.J., & Gough, M.Z. Sprawl occurs somewhatahead of urban growth, as developers attempt to anticipate demandsassociated with development (Couch, Karecha, Nuissi and Rink, 2 5;Sternberg, 2 ; Yu-Hsin, 2 5).The occurrence of sprawl also implies an absence of effective developmentcontrol and environmental awareness and concern (Feiock, 2 4). All thesefactors will preserve the rural land component in the area. Journal of the American Planning Association, 71(1), 41-54.Jarvis, H. (2 5). Within the boundaries of my region, many of my family membersreside within minutes of my home. With this abandonment comes all manner ofenvironmental degradation: air pollution from daily commutes, conversion offarmland to suburban uses, altered wildlife habitat, and a host ofassociated environmental concerns. The new construction has been predominantly residential overindustrial/commercial - approximately three-to-one favoring residentialdevelopment (City of Markham, 2 6). Quantifying urban form: Compactness versus "sprawl." Urban Studies, 42(1), 141-161. Those with large monetary investments in Markham businesses andindustry may oppose the move. It is the use of land for industry which isattracting new residents to the area, and therefore industrial developmentin Markham needs to be slowed down markedly so that the impetus to move toMarkham for the purpose of finding work is reduced. Industrial developers are drawn toMarkham by commercial and industrial tax rates that are the lowest of allthe jurisdictions in the Greater Toronto Metropolitan Area. Introduction This paper will look at urban sprawl in Markham, Toronto. This will reduce theneed for new housing units. Large-scale road building and other landformsdesigned around the automobile are said to be responsible for theabandonment of the city. The urbansprawl affecting the area is typical of what is happening in most urbanareas on the outskirts of large cities and towns, with open areas graduallybeing closed in with the building or residential neighborhoods and lightindustries. The research question is how will theenvironmental integrity of Markham's rural land component be preserved if,in an effort to curtail future urban development encroachment, the City ofMarkham restricts zoning bylaws?Neighborhood Under Examination The neighborhood being examined is Markham. The City of Markham has some of the best parkland in the GreaterToronto Area, and located within Markham is the town of Unionville, areplica of what a small town is really like in rural Ontario (Markham,2 6). The mall has all the major largestores and a number of smaller stores. Economic profile. The fundamental challenge in measuring sprawl: Which land should be considered? Journal of the American Planning Association. It is a factof life that sprawl happens to accommodate growing populations, and theworld is not slowing down much in that respect. Urban Studies, 41(2), 363-375.Gordon, D., & Vipond, S. Because theprovince of Ontario has a large amount of land, it seems only natural thatsome people choose to live in central cities, and some in rural areass. It is difficult to attract new businesses toreplace ones that leave because of the fact that their growth potential islimited. Housing in Markhamis predominantly single-family dwellings (73 percent). Markham, Ontario: City of Markham. It extends as far westas North Line (doctor's office located in Markham-Stoutville Hospital),east to Highway 4 4 (the major highway used to gain access into and out ofthe neighborhood), south to Highway 7 (Markville Shopping Center, as wellas my weekly trips for groceries to the No Frills and Costco stores), andnorth to Major Mackenzie Road East (Angus Glen Library and CommunityCenter). In turn, newresidents are drawn to Markham by expanding industry. Semi-detachedhousing accounts for five percent of the total housing, townhouses accountfor 1 percent, and apartments account for 12 percent.Conclusion The newest environmental threat, according to the latestenvironmental wisdom, is sprawl. (2 6). A map delineating the borders as well as the internal divisionbetween urban and rural land is presented on page ---. There is a downside to this, of course, in that often, when a citystops growing, it dies. 66(3), 265-278.Wheeler, S.M. (2 3). The mainstreet is located just off Highway 7, a block west of Kennedy Road. My neighborhood is located within the City of Markham, a suburb ofToronto. (2 5). Markham also boasts one of Toronto's smaller airports, which islocated at Highway 7 and Highway 4 4. 1, 2 6 from http://www.4torontoinfo.com/community/markham.aspSternberg, E. Some see urban sprawl as a natural phenomena. Not only will land use be saved with these measures, but destructionof the environment and the ecosystems will be slowed. (2 5). More efficient use of landby increased height of buildings, both apartment houses and commercialbuildings, and multifamily dwellings as opposed to single-family dwellingsis the only hope for Markham to preserve its surrounding rural areas. (2 4). Those who see growth asprogress will oppose zoning restrictions, so those attempting to stopsprawl destroying the rural atmosphere of Markham will have to be preparedfor a long, hard, and possibly bitter fight. If this paper is not what you are looking for, you can search again: Search for: or Click here to request an essay written just for you.