Markham is a modern, multicultural city that is growing at a rapid rate in both population and development. As population increases, so will the need for housing and recreational space; this is the feature that made Markham’s urban design livable. At 9500 Markham Rd., the construction of Upper Village Condominium is occurring and already has one of the two condominiums built. This is an effective example of successful livability in urban design, because it’s cheaper to live in than a mansion, includes convenient retail shops and surrounded by other commercial land uses, and these buildings can house many families and people in such a small space, therefore a higher population density. The principles of new urbanism and sustainability that are
