Resources

On April 18th, 2021, over 50 organizations sent this submission to the Provincial Government. It sets out their thoughts on the February 202

A short 2-page guide to holding a virtual meeting in your community about the OGA Council letter action.

A simple “How-To” Guide that explains what you need to know to meet with your local Council about MZOs, sprawl and the Greenbelt

This google document contains information and answers to help people submit their ideas to the provincial consultation process, which ends on April 19th, 2021.

Endorsed by over 100 groups and prominent individuals, this report provides a blueprint for how the Province can grow Ontario’s world-renowned 1.8 million acre Greenbelt, to increase the amount of farmland and natural spaces that are protected from urban sprawl.

Watch a discussion of Portland's experience in building sustainable communities featuring Michael Anderson, Sightline Institute.

Watch a discussion of real world examples of Green Development Standards in the GGH, featuring Gaby Kalapos, Clean Air Partnership.

Watch a discussion of how to turn "gentle density' opponents into proponents, featuring Kevin Eby, former Director of Community Planning, Waterloo Region.

We’ve created this series for municipal leaders, municipal staff and community leaders who want practical tools and advice they can use to build affordable, sustainable and healthy neigbhourhoods -today..

Read the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Steering Committee response to the March 24, 2022 provincial announcement for a new consultation process to grow the Greenbelt.