Bill 23 will be a disaster…

Bill 23 will be a disaster for heritage in Ontario. Specifically we will loose much of our heritage buildings. There is no emphasis on adaptive reuse. Even the US is moving for adaptive reuse. We are returning to attitudes in the 1970s. Does Ontario want to loose all of its charm and character? If we pass this in 20 years Ontario will not be the Ontario we see today. Find another way to balance heritage and new affordable housing. Wiping out the heritage buildings is not the answer. Adaptive reuse should be encouraged. Read studies and heritage charters and legislation in other countries before you decide this. Municipalities will not be able to afford or designate their Listed properties.