Intensification is all good, until it happens in your backyard. Intensification is a concept put forth in the New Offical plan. Its goal is to counter urban expansion and favour growth in existing neighbourhoods.
The government of Ontario has recently tabled a bill called “More Homes, Built Faster Act” it would have several legislative changes. Part of that bill proposes building 3 units in the place of 1. THe act would override municipal zoning laws. Details here.
On the topic of intensification and zoning laws how would you feel about having next door what is being referred to as a monster house in Richmond Hill. I have no problem with contrasting architecture in an established neighbourhood. In fact I prefer when architecture is of its time, my problem has always been volume and setback. And in this case we have a lot of volume. Details here.
