A Submission to NAL from Niagara, Ontario’s regional government
(A Brief Foreword from NAL – Ontario’s Greenbelt was established by the provincial government eight years ago, effectively sparing large tracts of prime farmland in the Niagara and GTA ‘Golden Horseshoe’ area from further urban sprawl. It has been hailed by some as a savior of vital tender fruit and other food-growing areas in southern Ontario and vilified by others who see it as an intrusion on private property rights.
Niagara’s regional government wants your input on the Greenbelt as it moves forward with planning for the region’s future. The media release is for a public meeting on the Greenbelt to be held at the Niagara regional headquarters in Thorold this April 3.)
The greenest patches on this map show the greenbelt in full belt.The grey areas are forever gone to cement and asphalt.
NIAGARA REGION – Media and residents are invited to attend a follow-up public engagement session on Greenbelt Plan implementation in the Niagara Region.
The Greenbelt Plan identifies where urbanization should not occur in order to provide permanent protection to agricultural lands as well as ecological features and functions occurring on the landscape.
On Feb. 26, 2013 a community consultation session was held to explore local perspectives on the Greenbelt Plan. The input received during that session, and other consultation events held that week, has been compiled.
A summary of the feedback received on the benefits and challenges related to the Greenbelt will be presented at the public engagement consultation session. Participants will also be asked for their input on opportunities to improve the Greenbelt Plan.
The feedback received through this project will become part of a report that will be submitted to the Province of Ontario.
All participants who attended the previous public consultation session are encouraged to attend to make sure their views were captured correctly.
Residents who are interested in the Greenbelt Plan, but were unable to attend the previous session are also welcome.
Date: Wed., April 3, 2013
Time: 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Niagara Region Headquarters, Campbell East Atrium, 2201 St. David’s Rd., Thorold
Registration is strongly encouraged. Register by email or call 905-685-4225 ext. 3459.
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