Walk Friendly Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill is a compact town in the southern portion of York Region, extending only 14 km north to south and 7 km east to west. In recent years, this affluent Town has experienced a huge increase in population, growing by 14% between 2006 and 2011, more than double the national and provincial growth rates. The predominant feature of the Town’s geography is its elevation, which is much higher than other communities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), as its name suggests. One of Richmond Hill’s most important geological features is the Oak Ridges Moraine, a further elevated region that is host to a staggering amount of biodiversity and is subject to Ontario’s Greenbelt legislation. This profile shares some of the actions Richmond Hill has taken to earn its Bronze WALK Friendly Communities designation.