Hamilton planning committee opposes Rymal Road proposal
Under the city's new “vision” for transit, corridors such as Rymal Road need higher density housing.
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Under the city's 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.