As a resident of Burlington…

As a resident of Burlington and specifically the Millcroft area, we support the city’s efforts to preserve the parks and open spaces on the remaining lands of the Millcroft golf course at this time. This is not to say that rezoning and development can’t happen IN STAGES, at a later date with thoughtful and careful planning and technical studies.

We support the province’s mandate for more affordable housing. Given that Millcroft Greens intends to build executive homes, and not affordable housing, this is not in keeping with that mandate.

Cities in Canada are closest to the issues and should maintain control over development decisions. They have broader insight into historical issues, future planning and are accountable for meeting their housing targets. Approvals should not be dictated by the province for this project. The golf course lands serve as important stormwater management and that Burlington currently faces a deficit of over 100 hectares of urban green space. Proper studies and storm management studies must be done. There is a reason why Halton Conservation maintains control over some of the lands that abut the planned development areas.

We are concerned with giving approvals for development where city planning processes are bypassed.

Please do NOT approve millcroft greens application for an mzo.