Richmond Hill, located in the south-central area of York Region in Ontario, is a city committed to growth and transformation. For years, it has been evolving into a vibrant community that prioritizes sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. The city is continuously enhancing its public spaces and infrastructure with a focus on environmental stewardship and community well-being. This balanced approach is evident in the recent projects the city has undertaken, all of which are aimed at improving the quality of life for residents and making Richmond Hill a better place to live and work. “At Richmond Hill, we’re building a vibrant, inclusive, and more sustainable future,” says John Tiberio, a longstanding project manager with the city. “We’re creating spaces where people will want to spend their time. We’re creating spaces that make people excited about their community.” For example, the city invests in park spaces, as those spaces foster social interaction, encourage physical activity, and generally enhance community well-being. “We’re creating a lot of spaces where people can be active and form social connections,” John explains. “We believe that’s important, especially these days. We want to draw people in and allow for them to form a community-based connection – and we want that for people of all abilities. We want to be an inclusive city; we want all Richmond Hill residents to be able to enjoy our spaces.” John has personally been working at the City of Richmond Hill for well over 20 years. He started when he was in high school, through a co-op program in the planning department. He later studied landscape architecture at Ryerson Polytechnic University (currently knows as MAY 2025
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