I am writing to express my…

I am writing to express my concerns related to Bill23.

1. The lack of complete review of this proposed bill23 by all concerned groups, more time is required for environmental reviews related to the reduction or modifications of the Greenbelt areas surrounding the GTA.

2. I would seek for the provincial and municipal levels to drive the Developers to provide affordable housing and Sustainably created communities, please refer to the link below related to www.newvistas.com for conceptual designs and ideas related to this endeavour

3. Finally I support the recommendation of the City of Toronto Council, specifically being:

1. Request the Province to extend the commenting period on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 to at least January 31, 2023 to enable time for consultation, consideration of alternative options and thorough analysis of both short and long-term impacts.
2. Request the Province to:
a. not proceed with any changes that reduce municipal development charges, community benefit charges or parkland dedication, including:
i. removing housing services from development charges
ii. retroactively phasing in development charges over a 5 year period on
top of City Council's previously adopted two-year phase-in that was
mutually agreed upon with the development industry
iii. discounting rates for purpose built rental units
iv. adding new exemptions
v. introducing caps to the development charges determined date and
instalments interest rates
vi. extending the development charges historic service level caps from 10 to 15 years
v. removing growth studies and land acquisition costs from development charges recovery
vi. reducing caps to parkland dedication by-laws

b. instead of the above-noted changes, create a provincial incentive program provided directly to developers or homeowners through targeted grants, rebate and other financial incentive programs that ensure affordable and sustainable housing is a top priority.