We, local businesses in downtown Kitchener, are writing to voice strong support for the continuation of the Smart Growth Plan of Waterloo Region. The Ontario Municipal Board’s ruling against the Smart Growth Plan is highly concerning for us as we consider it a big step backward for the long-term health of our community, local businesses and the environment. In particular, we oppose the abandonment of the Smart Growth Plan for two major reasons:

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Legislative Assembly of Ontario, May 2 2013

Ms. Catherine Fife: The OMB recently overruled the region of Waterloo’s official plan and supported a sprawl development on 1,000 hectares of rural land. This ruling hurts local agricultural businesses and jobs, increases municipal infrastructure costs and undermines transit-oriented development.

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Open Letter to the Community in support of the firm Countryside Line as proposed in the Region of Waterloo’s Official Plan
Pedestrian Charter Steering Committee, Apr 21, 2013
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