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Happy Cat, the resident feline of Gay- lands Farm on Bloomington Road in Whitchurch-Stouffville, often hitches a ride on shoulders of staff at the eques- trian centre, including Jessica Balfour, 18. Stoufli'ille SunJh'bune I Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 For further information please visit 1508. Prior to making final decisions regarding this scenario, l opinions through one ofthe following Town Hall sessions: 0 570,000 people, to bring our population to 1.5 million people 0 337,000 jobs, to bring our employment to 800,000 jobs In May 2008, York Regional Council endorsed proceeding with a refinement of the 40% growth scenario as the basis for the Region’s Growth Plan to 2031 and recommended that public consultation open houses and town hall meetings be held to receive input on this scenario. The preferred growth scenario includes: 0 A population of 1.5 million people by 2031; ' 0 Employment of 800,000 jobs by 2031; 0 A minimum 40% intensification in existing built-up areas; 0 Minimum densities of 50 people and jobs per hectare in new communities and 200 people and jobs per hectares in the Regional Centres. Over the next two decades,.York Region will experience continued rapid population and employment growth. By 2031, the Provincial Places to Grow Plan anticipates the Region will add: Thursday, September 25, 2008 Town of Newmarket Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Town of Richmond Hill Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Town of East Gwillimbury Thursday, September 18, 2008 City ofVaughan Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Town of Markham Meeting Date Municipality Our cities are changing as we adapt and grow 6:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. - Open House with Regional staff 7:00 pm. to 7:30 pm. - Presentation 7:30 pm. to 9 pm. - Facilitated discussion Learn more and have your say www.york.ca or call 905-830 Newmarket Municipal Offices Council Chambers 395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket Richmond Hill Municipal Offices 0MB Hearing Room 1st floor Lobby 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill East Gwillimbury Civic Centre Council Chambers 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon Vaughan Civic Centre Council Chambers 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Maple Town of Markham Anthony Roman Centre Canada Room 7101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham , Regional Council wants to hear your Location 4444. extns 1526, 1528. or York Ragion STAFF PHOTO/BILL ROBE RTS