The lands are adjacent to…

The lands are adjacent to existing settlement areas;
The lands are adjacent to the edge of the Greenbelt area boundary;
The lands have the potential to be serviced in the near-term with local infrastructure upgrades to be entirely funded by proponents; and 
The lands proposed for the removal have the characteristics that would enable housing to be built in the near term.  
The inclusion of the subject lands in Greenbelt in 2016 was contrary to the City of Hamilton’s staff position and that of their consultants engaged in the Greenbelt review process; 
There is no planning or scientific justification to support the inclusion of the lands in the Greenbelt.  The inclusion appeared totally arbitrary ; 
I understand that the City of Hamilton requires these lands to meet housing needs to address affordability and supply issues.  This is an area that affords excellent accessibility to major highways and community services in the abutting urban area of Hamilton and the Ancaster community.  I strongly support the Provincial initiatives to increase the supply of housing in my community so that my children and grandchildren can remain in the area.