A coalition of environmental advocacy groups are highlighting a report that, they claim, proves Ontario has enough free land for more than two-million housing u
“How will the Province’s actions of effectively forcing new sprawl on Greenbelt lands affect Durham taxpayers?”
“How much Durham funding will be redirected to the planning and servicing of the Greenbelt carve-outs?”“What is the total projected cost to Durham Region and the municipal taxpayer through the 2051 planning horizon if these parcels are zoned for future residential growth?” “What will be the opportunity cost to the Region in lost agricultural and natural heritage lands and compromised water assets by being forced to be developed unnecessarily?”Overall, does the Region of Durham have the fiscal ability to service new housing areas of, not 2,348 acres as recommended by Durham Planning Staff, not 6,177 acres as Durham Regional Council approved in May 2022, but a whopping 11,177 acres when the Durham Greenbelt carve-outs are added in.
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