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Originally Posted by TGK
I can’t sign it, sorry. The city has no right to tell someone what to build on their property, as long as it fits into the zoning plan for the city. The city could make high density more attractive with different incentives, and less BS at the planning office.
This lot in question is 0.48 acres, and is 400 meters away from downtown. If the developer wants to waste prime land by constructing a 24 unit apartment, then so be it. It’s disappointing, for sure, but it would be inappropriate for the city to intervene.
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I'm sorry but the city does tells developers what they can or cannot build. Ask Paul Marsden, ask Tim Banks, etc. A lot of it is pressure from the public forcing the city to ask developers to change their proposals. Look at the present fight for the development on Brackley Point Rd. I think the city likes this as it gives them a reason, a reason to alter or squelch a proposal the council dislikes.
Let the people do it!!
Even though our acceptance of expanding the developnent on University Ave to a be more core friendly, it is really wishful thinking. I know what should be there but the public would be out in full force to force the city, to force the developer, to change his proposal.
The "not in my backyard" syndrome is the biggest deterrent to development in our city; and it is in a lot of cities. That is probably the hardest issue to overcome! Pity!
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