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71919

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I strongly believe that the Greenbelt, as it stands, should be preserved. The answer to the housing crisis is not more urban sprawl, but increased density where housing already exists. It's a known fact that urban sprawl is more expensive to service. Read more

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71921

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It makes no real sense to propose changes to the Greenbelt Plan that would remove or re-designate 15 areas of land in the Paris Galt Moraine area. Making room for homes that Ontarians' will barely be able to afford, especially in this area, is not the way to solve this. Read more

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71934

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Hacking off pieces of the Greenbelt is profoundly short-sighted and illogical in light of the climate crisis, broken supply chains and looming food scarcity. We need protected farmland in place, ready when folks wake up to reality. We need to build communities up, not out. Read more

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71975

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I think this is a terrible idea that does not address the core problems it claims to. Increased density in existing urban areas will help; creating more suburban sprawl where little to no public transit exists will only eat up valuable green space and enrich developers. Read more

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71982

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The City of Mississauga

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1. Proposed Changes: Changes to the Greenbelt Plan Potential City Impacts: - Removing land from the Greenbelt could have environmental consequences both inside and outside of Mississauga. - Environment impacts could be compounded by a reduced role of Conservation Authorities. Read more

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72003

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Slow down: Do not pass Bill 23 or support the Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan until the province has consulted with affected stakeholders and key interest groups including AMO, the Chamber of Commerce, Conservation Authorities, and affordable housing advocates. Read more

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72006

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In September of 2022, prominent developer Michael Rice paid $80M for land that's been protected for almost two decades. Weeks later, Doug Ford announced proposed changes to the Greenbelt. With that, Rice's land was suddenly set to open up for housing. Read more

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72020

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The proposed removal of land from the Greenbelt will weaken the incentive to support intensification of urban areas. The development could also be detrimental to the ecological integrity of the natural ecosystems which provide valuable services to the residents of the GTHA. Read more