Respect Local Planning

Opposing Ontario’s misuse of Ministerial Zoning Orders and similar powers to override local planning processes and threaten natural and cultural heritage.

[Respect Local Planning @LocalRespect]

Here's a link to the map of MZOs issued by the current Ontario PC government — we like it so much we use it (with permission) on our profile page. Thank you @envirodefence for making this research freely available ❤️
https://t.co/HDe4DEf0TE

[Friends of the Foundry @FoundryFriends]

The Foundry's buyer/developer (a.k.a. the De Gasperis family) is making a presentation to @WaterfrontTO Wednesday March 22 at 1:30pm. Open to the public.
#SaveTheFoundry
https://t.co/zjdvomqomb

[Respect Local Planning @LocalRespect]

What happened to "shovels in the ground"? They're not pausing to consult with the community... they're just waiting until we forget about them.
#SaveTheFoundry

[Friends of the Foundry @FoundryFriends]

The De Gasperis family seem to have no plans to develop the #FoundrySite for some time: a parking provider is now offering 2-year leases on parking spaces on Foundry property. #SaveTheFoundry

[The Narwhal @thenarwhalca]

NEW: On Dec. 28, during the holiday break, the Ford government told conservation authorities their ability to protect vital watersheds and species at risk — services they’ve provided for 50 years — would be limited as of Jan. 1. via @fatimabsyed #onpoli https://t.co/U64lZKzlBW

[Fatima Syed / @fatimabsyed.bsky.social @fatimabsyed]

- Integrity Commissioner
- Auditor General
- Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
- Ecojustice (and Hamilton)

Doug Ford's Greenbelt plans are under investigation at Queen's park and in the courts. @EmmaMc, @balkissoon & I made an extensive list
https://t.co/AS0qOJptwk #onpoli

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

Ontarians are getting closer to learning the truth about Doug Ford's #Greenbelt carve-up, as both the Integrity Commissioner and the Auditor General agreed to my request to open investigations. Read my statement: https://t.co/f1Ij249yKV #handsoffthegreenbelt

[Friends of the Foundry @FoundryFriends]

MPP @kristynwongtam on the secrecy around the Foundry: "They still haven't built anything, despite the fact that they were rushing to build, rushing to demolish and they haven't produced a single unit of housing in the West Don Lands."
#SaveTheFoundry https://t.co/eDBZRKGl2f

[Friends of the Foundry @FoundryFriends]

The @WDLCommittee is a community group that has been a key resource in the planned development of the West Don Lands for many years. Why hasn’t @aspenridgehomes reached out or even responded to them? Why did the Province bypass them? And where is this much-needed housing?

[Friends of the Foundry @FoundryFriends]

.@City_tv Reporter @NWestoll has questions about the #FoundrySite — and @fordnation and @aspenridgehomes are not giving any answers. https://t.co/eDBZRKFNcH
#SaveTheFoundry

[Friends of the Foundry @FoundryFriends]

Bill 23 would have taken away any chance to #SaveTheFoundry — what else might it destroy? Please take a moment to sign and share @arconserve 's petition to stop this disastrous legislation!
https://t.co/0q4CeSEu2w

[Kristyn Wong-Tam 🇨🇦 @kristynwongtam]

It is with much gratitude & love that I announce that I will not be seeking re-election for City Council in October. I have decided to put my name forward to seek the @OntarioNDP nomination to become the next MPP for Toronto Centre. Read my full letter:
https://t.co/3rJRGWpeAM

[Irene Ford @vaughanvoice22]

Can someone explain to me why @SteveClarkPC #MZO approval frenzy is not coming up under the Planning Act Regulation’s tab…16 #HellNoMZO’s in 2022 none there??? https://t.co/bWv97nSp6L

[Respect Local Planning @LocalRespect]

https://t.co/6HIqf4rUiL

[WQW Community Post @qwCommunityPost]

Good news for community planning.

Let’s extend this to ALL lands publicly owned, and bring public use back to 1117 Queen West!

[Respect Local Planning @LocalRespect]

@SuzeMorrison This is so, SO on-target!!

[Jenni Le Forestier @jenni_forestier]

Another #ministerzombieorder request in @TownofCaledon TRCA chair @JennInnis is this another so called “ecological benefit”? Block 7 is GREENBELT 26.211 ha https://t.co/ogT3f4iKp1

[Respect Local Planning @LocalRespect]

@clarksomerville You’re joking about throwing constituent emails into spam. The open disrespect is astonishing.

[Phil Pothen 🇨🇦 he/him @pothen]

When we take the #ClimateEmergency seriously, "it's too much hassle" &"it's not my backyard" aren't valid excuses. Oakville & Burlington have the VOTES to ensure @JanieFF and @Colin1Best defeat sprawl, so voters can and should insist that they do that. @Stopsprawlhalt1

[WQW Community Post @qwCommunityPost]

“The city is growing and we need to grow our social infrastructure as well and places like this are great spaces for those services in our communities...

Quote from, Ana Bailão, City Councillor, Ward 9. From @KenyonWallace @TorontoStar, January 12, 2022.

#topoli #Toronto

[WQW Community Post @qwCommunityPost]

Read @maritstiles' letter to @MacLeodLisa about supporting arts & culture, and addressing the affordability crisis.

Let's all work together to keep 1117 Queen West (and all public lands) for public use!

@anabailaoTO @JulieDzerowicz

[WQW Community Post @qwCommunityPost]

The community IS livid.

We are livid at all levels of government for allowing the sale of OUR property during a time of crisis.

We are livid at the total disregard for local interests, heritage, affordable housing, space for artists, daycare and innovation.

#fixthis #save1117