Thank you for providing the…

Thank you for providing the opportunity for public input. This has been going on for too long, and it is absolutely disgusting that all 3 levels of government (especially the federal level) would allow CN rail to hold up such an important affordable housing project for so long amid a housing crisis. This should have been legislated long ago.

In order for this project to be successful, and accepted by the most amount of people, it is important that the developers try to stick with the municipal zoning plans and setting sail plans with only minor variances. Developers want to maximize profit with high rise buildings, and the city wants to maximize housing availability. However, this kind of development does not fit beside bayfront park, and within the current zoning framework, and there is good reason for that. This site is outside the downtown core, in a single detached residential area. The contrast is upsetting for many residents, and can put pressure on the schools, traffic, etc. (assuming developers are actually planning for families to occupy the space, and not just single bedroom units).

It is easily possible to accomplish increased density of 2.5x the previous development that will partially satisfy both the city and CN by focusing on the "missing middle" kind of development that is so highly sought after. By focusing on gentle density strategies to development, this site could easily incorporate stacked townhomes, multi-plex units and low-rise apartments (not exceeding 5 story buildings). This would more than double the housing capacity of the land, look nice, and allow for more versatility.

The easiest and most profitable approach is not always the best. The developer needs to profit, the city needs housing, and CN needs any legitimate concerns at least addressed. A mix of missing middle and low rise buildings aims to create a win for all stakeholders, including the future residents of the neighbourhood. Although the "roxy" developments in the East end and the "soho" development on stoney creek mountain work really well, that is because the space was large and half surrounded by highway and main corridors. That strategy can be scaled back to fit the Jamesville space by using lower apartment buildings, and higher town homes and multiplex (4-8 units) to create a "missing middle" development.

Please consider the "missing middle" in this plan rather than just townhomes and high rises.