Good afternoon It seems we…

Good afternoon
It seems we have no limits to the ongoing development everywhere in Burlington to the detriment of open green spaces.

This is particularly evident in downtown Burlington which is likely to be under construction for the next 20 to 30 years at the very least and with no opportunity for preserving open spaces.

Why then is it necessary to fill every open space with houses? I think the answer is it’s not necessary.

I lived in Millcroft for 11 years during which the golf course was fully intact. Wildlife and birds were in abundance on the course. Many people within Millcroft and from other parts of Burlington enjoyed the space. And the sense of spaciousness provided by the open space was calming.

Clearly the Millcroft Park developer’s intention is to develop as much land as possible for its own financial gain and with little regard for the community. And I have no doubt they will try to develop the remaining 9 holes of the golf course (holes 10 to 18) if given the opportunity.

The 2020 Bylaw to preserve Open Space in the Millcroft Development was passed for good reason and should be honored. There is no reason for the space to be further developed beyond what has already been approved by the OLT.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to comment.

A concerned citizen