Resources

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.

Interested in learning about sustainable communities and how they help the Greenbelt? This factsheet gives you the basics.

Interested in learning the basics about urban sprawl and its impact on the Greenbelt? This factsheet does just that.

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.

In December 2021, a committed group of activists in the western part of the Greater Golden Horseshoe launched a new coalition with a goal to expand the Greenbelt. Written by Coalition member Timothy Tam, this blog post tells their story and how they are working to make a bigger and better Greenbelt.

Ever wondered how we can solve the housing affordability crisis? Check out this new commentary by Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Coordinator Franz Hartmann on why the actual solution to housing affordability lies in our existing towns and cities, and in keeping the Greenbelt protected.

Ever wondered how decisions are made about where homes, streets, and businesses are built? Are you interested in knowing how the Province influences which natural areas and farmland gets protected or developed? Find out the ABCs of planning including Municipal Comprehensive Reviews (MCRs), Official Plans and the Growth Plan.

What is better to secure our local food systems and freshwater future: urban sprawl or sustainable communities? Download this new factsheet to find out.

Learn why developers are trying to harm the Greenbelt and what you can do to stop them.