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OPINION: Doug Ford's Greenbelt reversal is a good thing — but the government's plans were never really about providing affordable housing

Written by Brian Doucet • TVO News

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[–] canis_majoris@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We don't need more sprawl, we need to build up.

Low density zoning is what got us to this mess, in addition to designing literally everything around cars. I can't go anywhere worthwhile in my town without having to get on the highway.

What do they call them now, 15 minute cities? Do that. Build up and provide services within a small, walkable zone.

[–] frostbiker@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

And not just build up: also allow businesses in the ground floor and basements. A residential-only neighborhood where you can't do basic stuff like buying groceries, bringing your kids to the nursery, or going to a cafe/restaurant isn't a great place to live without a car either.