I oppose the proposed…

I oppose the proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Plan. Municipalities such as Hamilton have already determined that they can meet housing needs/anticipated growth by increasing density within existing urban boundaries. Support for these pre-existing local decisions needs to be considered before extending boundaries. Forcing municipalities to expand into the Greenbelt is short sighted, and, frankly, undemocratic. Additionally, creating new infrastructure, rather than relying on pre-existing ones (as in existing urban boundaries) will cost tax-payers significantly more. Lastly, this housing does not support an affordable solution to the “housing crisis”, despite the intentions.