Waterloo council defers Northdale discussion
Posted Jan 12, 2010 04:31:52 AM.
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Some residents who live in what they call a troubled part of Waterloo say intensification is the answer.
Most of the 10 delegations that appeared before council Monday night called for low-rise condominiums, more shops and green space for the Northdale area.
But at least one resident suggested re-zoning won’t change bad behaviour. In fact, hundreds of criminal charges were laid in the area in September.
A study of the area bounded by Lester, University, Columbia and King streets also found that only six homes are not used as rentals.
A motion that asks city staff to investigate how the neighbourhood could be transformed and the cost was deferred last night.
Council will vote on it at their next meeting.
