I am an architect, city…

I am an architect, city planner, and certified heritage planner working from our offices in Yorkville, Ontario. I have been working on Ontario since 1988 when I emigrated to Canada from the US, am aware of the urgent need for housing, but also aware of need for heritage conservation and retention of the Greenbelt which provides breathing space as well as some of the best agricultural land in Canada.
To convert the present greenbelt into suburban development, with a proposed new freeway and extensive paved roadways is a huge mistake that will negatively impact Ontario and our people forever. The plan is a mistake.
Yes, timing is important, but city planning, heritage conservation, and appropriate environmental design is critical at this time. I frequently work with housing developers, and support increased intensity of residential development, but to convert the Greenbelt into suburban development, instead of more intensive housing development in appropriate areas would be a non-reversible impact that will negatively impact us all.
Please establish an emergency team of knowledgeable consultants with knowledgeable citizens to do the job properly before undertaking such a significant move here!!