City of Waterloo taking new approach to housing proposal near RIM Park
A housing development near RIM Park in Waterloo could end up twice as tall as originally planned.
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A housing development near RIM Park in Waterloo could end up twice as tall as originally planned.
The Doug Ford government says it is fast-tracking its redevelopment of Ontario Place through the use of a powerful planning tool.
Critics say the plan to redevelop Ontario Place's West Island will eradicate the ecosystem that has thrived there for five decades, removing about 840 trees, including over 600 mature ones. The project will also fill lagoons and waterways, destroying about 36,000 square meters of aquatic habitat to add roughly 12 acres to the island.
The City of Waterloo is moving forward with a plan to try and rezone 25 acres of city-owned land near RIM Park to allow for affordable and attainable housing.
An Amazon fulfillment centre in Blair is set to open in 2024-2025.