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Since when is expressing an opinion considered venting? Could the same be said of those promoting these developments?

The LRT will impact property values more in the immediate vicinities, and therefore people in those neighbourhoods are likely to see a property tax increase greater than the city in general, regardless of whether they benefit from it or not. The market value of a home is only of benefit when...

The sun moves, as does the shadow cast. And yes I'm in that neighbourhood, and therefore have skin-in-the-game here. Would you be prepared to have a 40+ story building built beside your residential detached home??

There are but a few midrise buildings in the immediate area, all of which are approx 6 or fewer stories tall, other than one condo building which has been here since the subdivision was built decades ago. A 40+ story building is totally out of character for the neighbourhood. As for Sheridan...

You're assuming that those currently living in illegal units are given priority for new places, when in fact, a large percentage of new units are purchased by either new residents or investors. You're also assuming that homeowners currently operating illegal units will be able to continue to...

Many choose a house based on zoning and bylaws. If you're looking for a quiet area to raise a family, most prefer a zone designated as Single Family Residential. They may even pay a premium for a home in those areas, and certainly pay their property taxes to the city, which then has a...

It's not in their interest, however the city has done nothing to reduce the the number of illegal units. If anything, it actually encourages them by allowing cars to park on front "walkways" 3 cars wide, and/or the overhanging the sidewalks and curbs. The region removed another roadblock by...

What I am suggesting is that Brampton has to get a handle on their current issues before growing further. You can't build a house on a sponge foundation. As for its current under reported population, it's important to ask the question, why did people choose Brampton instead of other area...

Is a lack of Bylaw enforcement and provincial rules lacking any teeth as far as investigation. There is also no shared data base as far as education, healthcare and tax rolls. Brampton has become a buffet restaurant, where 6 dine but only 4 pay.

ES Marios and Fionns didn't close to a lack of bodies but due to a lack of patrons. Tastes are changing due to demographics. As for healthcare, the system is based on provincial transfer payments, which are based in large part, on population figures. An under-reported population also kills...

700,000 is only an official count based on Census Canada figures. Census Canada does not knock on side, rear or even garage doors, nor do those with illegal secondary units voluntarily disclose their existence. 10 years ago it was reported that Brampton had 39,000 illegal secondary units...

The buildings will act like a giant sundial, shortening sunlight hours by 90 mins of homes to the southeast.

Just because something can physically fit into an area, doesn't make it right. Some area homes are able to squeeze 8 cars into a two car driveway as well. The corner of Hurontario and County Court will become a choke point for existing residents.

It will only turn a suburb into a city. Most in Brampton came here to escape a city. As for restaurants, Turtle Jacks was packed 7 nights a week, so it isn't for a lack of diners in the area.

Ask the people on Burnhamthorpe how they like density. These buildings will triple the population in an area with only one road out of town, and that road is being reduced by 30%. Their shadows will change the naturescape of existing properties.

Totally out of scale with the neighbourhood. Will turn south central Brampton into Burnhamthorpe West.