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The intent in the current draft is unclear o Works for developers o Keeps with the 2006 plan o Lacking in vision o Does not define how to achieve targets o No rationale or real targets are given for density or incentive to achieve it. o No distinction made between urban/rural o Too many loopholes (Clause G16 allows developments on adjacent lands to service boundary o No protection against corruption o Not connected or holistic ( each theme is separate/disconnected). o No standards § e.g. greenspace integrated into developments § greenbelts to limit growth outside o Does not define inside growth o Nothing radical in this plan o Secondary plans have no timelines for deliverables or leverage for the community to hold city accountable. Green space → protected Transportation options Housing options Objectives seem to reflect values, but no resulting in communities we want o Mechanisms are missing HRM deferring to province on housing o No municipal vision for housing § “HRM will support province on housing.” – HRM staff o Lack of collaboration First objective tells the story → everything is about property rights Largest property owners tend to set the agenda Very last policy gives veto on zoning (G-16) Property rights more important than ecologically-sound development How is a plan for high-density development carried forward? Do we have such a plan? Forrest clear-cut for subdivision o Lack of regulations?
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