The changes are, honestly,…

The changes are, honestly, terrible. We should be expanding greenspaces and coming up with urban-based solutions for the housing needs, including building up the "missing middle" of medium-density and, especially, mixed used buildings. Indeed, such mixed-used, medium density buildings are the types of development people *adore* from world-class, beautiful cities. The medium density, mixed-used areas are some of the most photogenic, popular, and profitable regions!

Instead, build out more green zones! Work with the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee as well. Perhaps even make the Green Belt a food-forest. Fill it with local native and naturalised plants! With food-bearing plants like apple trees and berry bushes, guests and commuters in the Green Belt can pick some delicious foods when in season! With maple trees, shrubs that make good teas, seasonal corn + squash + beans, and beehives additional income can be accrued from the Green Belt by having municipal or provincial caretakers harvest and sell back to the local community!

The healthier the Green Belt and greenspaces in general are, the healthier the surrounding communities will be, both human and nonhuman. The air is cleaner, the waters are clearer, the ambient sounds are more beautiful, the children have less asthma, the adults are fitter ... everyone wins!