Tag: urban sprawl
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All Parties Support Ontario Greenbelt And Recognize Immense Values
Last week, a video was released showing Ontario’s PC Party leader Doug Ford promising to open up a “big chunk” of the Greenbelt to allow development on its protected areas, an idea he attributed to the “biggest developers in this country.” Our Executive Director, Tim Gray responded in the news that this would have severe…
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Support Needed To Ensure Clean Water Supplies In Ontario Greenbelt
Dear Silo, in December last year 2017, the Province launched a consultation process on expanding the Greenbelt to protect critical water resources in Ontario. While several significant water systems are included in the proposal, key vulnerable areas are missing. We have 24 hours to tell the government to expand their proposal to ensure clean water…
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This May Be Last Chance To Save Ontario Greenbelt From Sprawl Developers
Ontario’s Premier is facing intense pressure from real estate and development lobbies. These groups are peddling myths that are intended to weaken the Greenbelt and Growth Plans so that the development industry can build more sprawling cookie-cutter subdivisions, instead of building a greater range of family-friendly and affordable housing options. Send a message to the…