People chose where they want…

People chose where they want to live and what kind of house they want to purchase - when you buy a Heritage house or in a heritage district you are fully aware of the regulations and owners should not be able to oppose a designation that they were fully aware of. Heritage houses and districts should be preserved, they tell a story of our past and buildings are a link to our past. It adds character to the place where we all live and the community has a sense of pride that buildings have been preserved.
Making changes to the Ontario Heritage Act does not provide more affordable housing - the house already exists.
Design guidelines are meant to enhance the property and ensure compatibility with the area and of the time when the house was built - site plan needs to remain so we can build on the heritage resource.
There is strong support by residents for heritage districts.

Making changes to the Ontario Heritage Act does nothing to help build more housing and should be left alone !