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ONTARIO PROVINCIAL INFORMATION​

INDUSTRY RESEARCH, POSITIONS & PAPERS​​

The WLO group has done extensive research to support and inform our opinions. Our full reference list is available here and within this open GoogleDrive folder.

Distributed Density
  • Density Done Right (external link)

    • Source: Ryerson University

    • Summary: This paper from Ryerson University argues that density becomes liveable if it is distributed.  We agree with most of its positions, but disagree that diktats of 3 or 4 units as of right is good planning at a community level.

 

  • Distributed Density.pdf

    • Source: Paper using pics from google maps.  Reference -  See street votes below

    • Summary: A short paper illustrating the opportunity, as an example in Ward 3, to distribute density along single storey retail and office areas, of which there are many in Oakville. The paper also summarizes the alternative to 3-4 units as of right - aka “Street Votes”.

 

 

  • Superbia (external link)

    • Source: SUPURBIA A study of urban intensification in outer London - work in progress

    • Summary: A forward-looking study of how to evolve our suburban areas to a denser and livable model

 

  • Street Votes - Empowering communities for more and better housing (external link)

    • Source: YIMBY Alliance - Based on the “Supurbia” proposals of the Greater London Authority and HTA Design

    • Summary: A high-level summary of the “Street Votes” idea proposed in the UK. Which we believe is an attractive and more democratic approach to “gentle densification” of our neighborhoods rather  than a government diktat of 3 or 4 units as of right.  Follow the link to Home - YIMBY Alliance for more detail

Liveability
 
Other Resources (External Links)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affordable housing

ONTARIO AND MUNICIPAL REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

 

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HOUSING DEMAND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS


Making life easier for developers and increasing their profits do nothing for affordability. The Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force ​recommendations do not address housing demand. Below are links to articles on what the experts say about housing demand:

 

RELAXING ZONING BYLAWS

What have experts and studies in other parts of the world indicated about relaxing zoning bylaws as a means to solve the housing affordability crisis in their jurisdictions?

 

BILL 23 - WHAT IT MEANS TO OAKVILLE RELAXING ZONING BYLAWS


You may have seen an email created by Coronation Park Residents Association outlining the many concerning features and impacts of Bill 23. We have provided a link to the email. Here is an excerpt:

Bill 23 and the associated pieces of legislation that accompany it represent a deliberately calculated demolition of local governments, systematic stripping of municipal powers and an unprecedented suppression of citizens’ rights.

Our local MPP’s have consequential decisions ahead. Will they support the rights of their constituents, or support a government that has clearly chosen a path that demeans and devalues them in favour of land developers and private business? While Bill 23 has been passed, there are still ongoing meetings, hearings, etc. Take time to let your MPP know that you oppose Bill 23 and want it repealed. You can read the full details and how to take action here. ​What have experts and studies in other parts of the world indicated about relaxing zoning bylaws as a means to solve the housing affordability crisis in their jurisdictions?

 

DELEGATION TO OAKVILLE TOWN COUNCIL ON MIDTOWN
 

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STOP amalgamation (archives)

The following links are from prior archives related to the "Stop Amalgamation" campaign in 2019

  • Prior eMails and Newsletters here

  • Prior Resources Page here

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