Land-use study for Northdale
Posted Jun 8, 2010 04:36:00 AM.
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Waterloo City Council met late into the night on Monday and emerged with a decision on how to proceed with the controversial Northdale neighbourhood.
They’ve voted to launch a land-use study in September aimed at coming up with a comprehensive vision for the student-dominated area. City Councillor Jan d’Ailly calls it a “fundamental step forward in dealing with the root issues” in the neighbourhood.
He tells 570 News the study will involve all affected parties including permanent residents, students, the universities, the city and developers.
One key issue is how future development should look: should the city embark on more intensification? D’Ailly says despite their differences, the vast majority in the neighbourhood share similar concerns.
He says they want a safe, vibrant community which includes amenities such as shopping close at hand.
