Discussion question: During his news conference this week, Paul Calandra, empasizd the following points respecting the future review by his government's are-assessment of the Greenbelt. Can these points be applied to the 4099 Re-development proposed by Queenscorp? What are "Significant Community Benefits"? Should we talk to MPP Sabawy about the "significant community benefits" of any 4099 re-development?
"Use it or lose it"
"Significant community benefit"
"All types of homes"
"Natural heritage features protected"
"Transit-oriented communities"
"Build homes for people"
MZOs: expected to use to build 1.5 million homes, waste of resources if don’t use
"Process has to build public trust"
"I will not be stopped on building 1.5 million homes"
Ensure hold everybody accountable
"Listening to our municipal partners" - developers sit on permits
"while respecting our natural heritage"
"homes for the people of Ontario" and balance "natural heritage"
Resources:
What are the Significant Community Benefits?
CBC Story and images: 'We're not going to relent': Hamilton public meeting over Greenbelt land development gets heated
City of Hamilton site: Provincial Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan "It is the City’s understanding that the Province does not intend to undertake any public consultation prior to issuing an MZO or development agreement for the former Greenbelt lands. In the interest of hearing from Hamilton residents on this matter, the City has scheduled an in-person Open House and a special meeting of Planning Committee to receive feedback on community priorities when engaging with the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator. The City encourages property owners within and surrounding the former greenbelt lands to attend and participate at these meetings."
Global News story: Hundreds pack open house to weigh in on Greenbelt development in Hamilton
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