Resources

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.

Across the Greater Golden Horseshoe developers and land speculators are lobbying local governments to put sprawl-style development on precious natural areas, farmland, and water sources. We need to stop them.

This google deck is designed to assist OGA members wanting to engage their community in the Greenbelt expansion consultation.

Read the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Steering Committee response to the November 4, 2022 provincial announcement for remove lands from the Greenbelt.

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..