I am writing in support of…

I am writing in support of the proposed Minister's Zoning Order for 2155 Country Club Drive and 4274 Dundas Street in the City of Burlington.

Ontario needs to create more housing to support continued growth, to keep our economy going and to help reduce the cost of housing for young families. The NIMBY argument simply does not outweigh these broader challenges that face young families today.

As an industry professional, I firmly believe that this proposal represents an appropriate and responsible use of land which will create jobs for the local economy and will help address Ontario's ongoing housing shortage. Furthermore, the proposed mixture of housing and senior's accomodation will also ensure that the needs of all members of the community are addressed.

Simply put, these lands are better suited to support Ontario's growth and meet the immediate needs that face Ontario today, than continued use of a golf course. Facilitating this development through an MZO will help deliver housing more efficiently, resulting in more affordable homes, and ultimately support Burlington's long-term growth.

For the aforementioned reasons, I support the proposed MZO and encourage the staff at the Ministry to give this worthy development the consideration it deserves.