Resources

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.

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.