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Date Posted: 18:24:09 03/13/01 Tue
Author: Jeannie-Forum Moderator
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Moving?
In reply to: michael 's message, "Toronto to Aurora move ?!?" on 21:54:56 03/12/01 Mon

I believe the decision should start with: What do I want for me and my family now, and 10 years from now. That may give you a better starting line.
For instance, my family (formerly Toronto) moved north to escape the cars, the 'me me me' attitude, the lack of safety and the polluted air.
After 3 years we have found that the traffic has increased by double [where we live], because of the med/high density developments around us (Young/Bayview/Wellington), and you can now stand at Wellington/Yonge at rush hour and breathe air that smells just like Toronto's!
We chose a resale house, over a new, because we disagreed with the pace of development, and discussed building/development with the mayor before making our choice. We were assured, then, that Aurora would remain low to medium density housing. This has since changed.
This is still a safe town. The crime that happens (contact the local police forces for stats) is mainly in Newmarket.
Can't speak for the schools and programs, as we have a teen, except Dr GW Williams, which we found adequate.
Shopping is great - folk are so friendly and always have time for their customers.
Lots of theatres and cinemas here and surrounding areas, check out the "What's On - Theatre" and "Cinema Guide" pages above.
At the times you will be travelling you'll have a breeze of a drive to/from work. You could even take the 404, which is fairly quiet at those times.
I'm prejudiced, but I'd recommend a resale house. Less headaches trying to get deficiences corrected. But on the up side of a new home, you'll be surrounded by families with young children.
Your question re Richmond Hill or Newmarket. Do you like sitting in traffic? As I said earlier, I'm prejudiced, and considerably older, so you should speak with some of the younger families in Aurora, as well as Richmond Hill and Newmarket.
Good luck in your search!

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