As a young high school…

As a young high school student at Central Peel Secondary School in Brampton, a thriving city located just north-west of Toronto, it has come to my attention that here in Ontario, we have acted upon global issues concerning the future of our planet, here in this province, through a new Growth Plan and Greenbelt Plan. As I read and learned about the plans and goals of Ontario’s new sustainable development project, I understood that the purpose of the goals for the future of this province and the appropriate measures that will be taken to ensure a viable future. As the young leaders of our future, I have perceived first-hand that it is especially necessary that these measures are taken in the present, for future generations to build on them and work towards an original goal. Ultimately supporting the main ideas proposed, I truly agree that land use in the province is a major aspect of shaping a smarter future. However, I felt a few concerns arise that may be necessary to voice, hence this letter.
Firstly, it can be perceived that while a high-density area provides better use of transportation through more efficiently-placed transit stops, it may potentially affect the quality of life in an area negatively. The loaded environment in a density area, including crowded streets, a small area of residential space of each resident, and the divided availability of goods and services, could influence the views and opinions that a certain individual has on the quality of life around them, and impact their normal lifestyle. Another amendment that may raise concern is the decrease in the need for more transportation systems. While this does reduce carbon emissions and faster transport to places, it has an impact on the economy of the area. The use of vehicles on roads and rails will be lessened, resulting in a lower amount of profit for the automotive industry, especially high-ranking car producing companies.
The effect of these potential liabilities would impact the social and economic aspects of a sustainable city. A poor quality of life in a high-density area minimizes an individual’s ability to enjoy themselves and appreciate a desired lifestyle, perhaps affecting them both physically and mentally. Furthermore, the impact that decreased used of transportation could result in, affects our area economically, through the loss of profit of the automotive industry. In addition to this, it could potentially put thousands of Ontarians out of jobs. The amendments referring to these liabilities could conceivably be altered rather than withdrawn.
Thank you for taking the time to read this comment; I hope that my concerns will be considered, and that these ideas have a potential impact for the capably sustainable future of Ontario.