Instead of building out into conservation areas, we should approve more medium density zones to be build in existing zones. We need to stop using outdated urban design that only creates sprawl and makes traffic worse.
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The amendment that prohibits the addition or removal or land from the green belt should be heavily guarded. Addition of course is closer to the right the direction for environmental conservation, however there should be limiting parameters that assess the quality of the land being added.
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The Town of Grimsby has a wonderful opportunity. The Winston Road property could be turned into a great Park & Greenfield area . A Waterfront Space for current & future generations-- Please don,t make this --All about Money.
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I ask the government to strengthen this legislation in the following ways:
- eliminating the “Essential Infrastructure” provisions so that new highways and other disruptive infrastructure can’t be built in the Greenbelt,
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Eliminate the “Essential Infrastructure” provisions so that new highways and other disruptive infrastructure can’t be built in the Greenbelt.
Prohibit gravel mining and aggregate removal from within the Greenbelt.
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Hi gang,
I understand that some of the lands that were removed by this legislation was truly environmentally sensitive land that should never have been removed from the Greenbelt, but the land in Grimsby should never have been in the Greenbelt in the first place.
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I support the government's proposal to return these lands to the Greenbelt. The Greenbelt is an important part of Ontario's environment, and it provides a number of benefits, including protecting farmland, water resources, and natural heritage.
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While I am pleased the lands removed from the Greenbelt will be restored, as well as the addition of lands which were proposed in the land swap, I have concerns with the legislation itself.
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The Oro-Moraine is under increasing attack but is as important as the Oakridge moraine to protect environmental health & the safety of drinking water for a significant portion of Central Ontario. It should be included in the new legislation.
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As an informed Ontarian (as well as developer-adjacent citizen) I am in favour of these parcels being restored within the greenbelt/moraine and other solutions being implimented to encourage housing growth.
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Due to business practices that were not transparent, the 15 parcels of land must be returned to the Greenbelt. This 'Greenbelt proposal' raises a bigger issue with our government not following proper procedures and in the process, risk loosing the trust of the public.
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