Removing protected lands…

Removing protected lands from the Greenbelt, even if the total area is increased overall, is only a way to increase urban/suburban sprawl. Protected lands should stay protected, and sprawl should be reduced, not increased.

Single family homes do not quickly or efficiently solve the housing crisis we face. Increasing density within the current boundaries of cities is much more efficient and better for people and the environment. Significantly increasing the supply of single family homes ensures that the car remains "king" and continues to exacerbate traffic problems, parking problems, and loss of our province to more pavement.

To increase urban density in a conscientious way, a true public transit system should be a main priority. A high speed rail system connecting major hubs from Windsor to Kingston & Ottawa should be the first consideration. Enabling municipalities to create their own or join with other interconnected transit systems should be considered alongside that. Densification of residential areas would make public transit systems much more viable.

In conclusion: protect more areas under the Greenbelt and do not remove protections from existing lands.

Sincerely, a concerned citizen who works in the construction industry.