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Under the citys new “vision” for transit, corridors such as Rymal Road need higher density housing.

Councillor says city needs that kind of intensification in core

Process that decided shifted urban boundary into rural lands needs probing in light of Greenbelt scandal, MPP Sandy Shaw says

Province says it gave ‘careful’ consideration to all stakeholders before expanding city’s urban footprint, but probe of Greenbelt decision shows homebuilders got a sneak preview

At a public meeting, Hamilton residents said it's too soon to accept that the rural land will become subdivisions, and called on the city to keep protesting the Ontario government's decision. "What is stopping us from saying, 'This is a sham?'" one resident asked.

The City of Hamilton’s meeting Wednesday sought input from residents amid negotiations on how local Greenbelt lands may be removed and used by new landowners.

The City of Hamilton's meeting Wednesday sought input from residents amid negotiations on how local Greenbelt lands may be removed and used by new landowners.

There wasn’t enough room to fit everyone who wanted to vent about development in Hamilton’s former Greenbelt at a city meeting Wednesday

Critics worry more protected land will be yanked for development

Critics worry more protected land will be yanked for development