282 MacNab North | ? m | 21 fl | Proposed

[Jon Dalton]

Yeah, it's ridiculous. I skimmed through the report to the planning committee which mentions targets for density and efficient land use in Places to Grow etc., but notes opposition based on things like traffic and parking concerns. Where are the numbers for this? Are 300 new units actually going to cause a traffic jam on MacNab Street? I doubt it. It also gives a lot of credence to the existing built form of 2 storey houses in the area, but doesn't mention the adjacent James Street corridor which has been specifically designated for higher building heights. I know most people if offered the choice would rather not have an apartment building across the street from their house, but if we can't build something like this a stones throw from James St and next to the GO station, where will we actually allow it? We're in a housing crisis and people need places to live, and in light of that I think it's pretty selfish for people to oppose things like this.