These MZOs would force…

These MZOs would force extreme and reckless density on Midtown, more than double that of any comparable development in the GTA, without the infrastructure to support it; creating chaos and overwhelming transportation and services that are already overstressed, including local roads, transit, the GO station, and the QEW. The Town’s OPA 70 already permits densities up to 6.0 FSI, which is very high by any North American standard, making these absurd densities neither necessary nor acceptable. The residents of Oakville should be allowed to plan for and develop their community through their council and town officials independent of the province while taking into account growth of their community. The MZOs would also eliminate affordable housing requirements, which is what is actually needed. This TOC is not about delivering housing; it is about maximizing developer land value at the expense of livability, infrastructure capacity, and the public interest. In addition, downtown Oakville has attained a certain character that attracts visitors not only from abroad but from other parts of southern Ontario as a charming place to go for a walk, have a coffee or an ice cream, browse the little shops, enjoy the restaurants, walk down by the lake or take part in the many happenings downtown. The over population and added congestion along Trafalgar Road, Cross St. and others in the area would take away from the enjoyment of this charming town. This proposal is absurd!! I vote NO for these MZOs.

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