Engaging with Nature and Community: The North of the Nith Pop-Up Event in Paris Lions Park was well attended

Ward 2 Councilors Steve Howes (centre) and Lucas Oakley (right) engage with residents (left) at the North of the Nith pop-up event, discussing potential ideas for community feedback. Together, they envision a brighter future for our shared spaces in Paris.

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School Capacity- Local schools are currently at capacity, requiring boundary re-alignment in 2023. Many students must take the bus to other schools in various cities.

Location of High-density Buildings- These developments are not located near the downtown core but on the outskirts of Paris's boundaries. They need more amenities, including grocery stores. The retail on the rest of the acres is mainly restaurants.

Other Apartment in Paris- There are several other apartments in Paris, but Telfer Place is the only one larger than 8 stories This building is near the downtown core and amenities, including a grocery store

My husband Tony Mota and I are opposed to this amendment based on the factors that I have detailed in this letter. I highly encourage that this council reject this amendment and hold Losani Homes (Paris) Ltd to the original zoning for each block It is unfortunate that Losani Homes (Paris) Ltd are using the last parcel of lands to develop highdensity to maximize units for profit. We urgently need key-elements in place in County of Brant to support this density, including amenities and transit infrastructure before approving such development

Over the past 3 years across 2 councils, I have seen Losani Home (Paris) Ltd use tactics via legal means to change the county of Brant's vision of community. We need a balanced approach to development that respects our community's vision. The rapid development needs to slow to ensure we are able to support the density that requires to happen up to 2051 as detailed in 'A Simply Grand Plan’

Sincerely, Samantha & Tony Mota

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