The City of Vaughan’s new downtown the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is one of the fastest-growing urban centres in York Region and is expected to attract over 11,500 jobs and 25,000 people by 2041.
The new development that’s happening in VMC is mixed-use, with a YMCA community centre and local public library, new housing and condominium developments by some of the country’s leading developers and builders, employment, retail, dining, services, recreation and entertainment. Most recently, the term “hipsturbia” was coined to describe then lifestyle in Vaughan.
The 330,000 residents of the City of Vaughan and its 11,000 businesses will benefit through connectivity and accessibility for years to come from the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Mobility Hub.
This Mobility Hub marks a significant step forward in connecting urban growth centres. It’s the realization of the visions of York Region and the City of Vaughan—managing growth to create vibrant, pedestrian-friendly communities within walking distance of transit.
The VMC had developed a rapid transit network—to move people within our region and connect us to neighbouring transit networks. Subway extensions create a vital connection in the GTHA transit network, and will bring significant benefits to communities as people gather in these areas to live, work, learn and play.
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is on its way and that means offices, residences, restaurants, entertainment and busloads of culture. Yes, busloads.
York Region’s easiest, most convenient way to get there? Viva.
This dedicated rapidway will be in the centre of things, on the doorstep of everything that’s anything in Vaughan. The Mobility Hub at Highway 7 and Jane Street will have connections in every direction – by subway, bus, car or bicycle.
The VMC Station for Viva bus rapid transit comes with larger platforms and a canopy that covers the entire rapidway. Customers can access the concourse below to ride the new subway, or walk a few minutes underground to catch local YRT routes at the new bus terminal.
In 2017 the TTC completed the Line 1 subway extension to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) stop extending north from the Sheppard West Station to Highway 7 in Vaughan. This subway line includes six new stations.
Three of these subway stations are in the York region.
VMC Station: Facilities at this station include: connections to YRT, SmartCentres Place Bus Terminal and Passenger Pickup and Drop-off on Millway.
Highway 407 Station: Facilities at this station include: connections to GO Transit, YRT, Passenger Pickup and Drop-off, 583 new parking spots plus 25 accessible parking spots.
Pioneer Village Station: Facilities at this station include: TTC Bus Terminal, YRT Bus Terminal, Passenger Pickup and Drop-off, and 1,881 new parking spots, including 20 accessible spots.
This beautiful new bus terminal in VMC allows York Region Transit customers to connect with Viva, Zum and the TTC Line 1 subway by means of a short walk through a public square or underground path.
This nine-bay bus terminal is located at the northwest corner of Apple Mill Road and Millway Avenue and includes a convenient Passenger Pick-up/Drop Off area, plus fully accessible, enclosed heated waiting areas and washrooms.
SmartCentres Place Bus Terminal is a hub for passengers to comfortably arrive, transfer and depart from, within a short walk of local area amenities. The terminal is accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and transit customers.
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is the brand new downtown in the City of Vaughan surrounding by commercial and residential developments under planning and construction. Thoughtfully designed with a focus on community and well-being, the VMC is an attractive place for condo investors and end users. 45 minutes to Downtown Toronto on the TTC – it is accessible, connected and affordable (cheaper than Downtown Toronto today).
Come and check out all the buzz on Hipsturbia for yourself.
