How do you put more people within current urban boundaries? And without sprawling onto precious farmland?
With smart planning, our towns and cities can become healthy, vibrant places that aren’t car dependant. In a "15 minute neighbourhood” you can walk to almost anywhere you want to go. There are many ways to incorporate more housing that’s affordable and energy-efficient, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. More people within existing boundaries bring in more tax dollars, whereas development on greenfield requires lots of expensive infrastructure that is costly to maintain after developers are gone. Save taxes! Save the planet! Put in more of "the missing middle.” More info on Halton’s options at Stop Sprawl Halton.
Georgetown is planning how to increase housing density downtown, add charming public areas and bike lanes, rethink parking, and make the area an exciting, beautiful place to be. This will avoid sprawling development outside of town, provide affordable living, reduce taxes, and cut carbon emissions.
More info at Stop Sprawl Halton.