Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.