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Sustainable Communities: Helping Meet our Climate Commitments

Want to learn how we can meet our international climate commitments and build better, healthier and more affordable communities? Download this factsheet to find out.
11/15/2021
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Sustainable Communities: The Greenbelt's Best Friends

Interested in learning about sustainable communities and how they help the Greenbelt? This factsheet gives you the basics.
11/10/2021
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Sprawl: The Enemy of the Greenbelt

Interested in learning the basics about urban sprawl and its impact on the Greenbelt? This factsheet does just that.
11/8/2021
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Submission to April 2021 Provincial Greenbelt Expansion Consultation

On April 18th, 2021, over 50 organizations sent this submission to the Provincial Government. It sets out their thoughts on the February 202
11/3/2021
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Organizing a Virtual Meeting about the OGA Council Letter Action

A short 2-page guide to holding a virtual meeting in your community about the OGA Council letter action.
11/2/2021
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From NIMBY to YIMBY

Watch a discussion of how to turn "gentle density' opponents into proponents, featuring Kevin Eby, former Director of Community Planning, Waterloo Region.
6/19/2022
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The Expert's Guide to Building Sustainable Communities Webinar Series

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..
5/22/2022
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Media Statement in response to proposed Provincial Greenbelt Expansion Announcement

Read the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Steering Committee response to the March 24, 2022 provincial announcement for a new consultation process to grow the Greenbelt.
3/24/2022
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Planning Resources for Building Affordable, Sustainable, Greenbelt Friendly Communities

If you are a local elected official, municipal staff or community member who wants to create more livable, affordable and Greenbelt-friendly communities, this resource is for you. It's full of presentations, articles and online resources dealing with housing, population growth projections, sustainable communities and community engagement tools.
3/16/2022
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Planning Presentation by Kevin Eby and Susan Lloyd Swail

This 40 minute video is a master class for municipal leaders, planners and community members who want to build affordable, sustainable and Greenbelt-friendly communities. You'll learn about the MCR process, the Growth Plan and get insights from two expert planners. It's a must-see for anyone serious about tackling the housing affordability crisis and building sustainable communities.
3/16/2022
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