Chris co-authored “Markham is More,” the City’s integrated Economic Development and Culture Strategy for 2023–2027. The strategy breaks new ground by uniting economic development and cultural planning into a single roadmap—recognizing the critical role of arts and culture in shaping livable cities and attracting top talent. With five strategic goals, the strategy lays out a vision for Markham’s future focused on business growth, innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative economy development.
It also positions the City to capitalize on major developments, including the arrival of York University’s new campus, Canada’s largest semiconductor cluster, and the planned Markham Innovation Exchange (MiX)—a 1,900-acre employment zone for next-generation manufacturing.
View the Strategy.