Things can get really bad . . . Densification A History The - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Things can get really bad . . .

Densification – A History The Densification Continuum Where are we? Where should we be?

Densification – A Continuum  Densification did not just begin with Bylaw 1352, it is a continuous process  The following slides show changes in land-use since 1969  As lots become smaller…  The population grows  Agricultural production diminishes  Food security is reduced April 2015 3

Densification – are there limits?  At what point…  Are there too many people  And too few farms?  What is the correct balance?  When will that point be reached?  Have we already gone past it?  If we don’t set limits why engage in land use planning? April 2015 4

Land Use Planning  Which is it…  A serious process for community design with a defined goal? OR…  Merely a series of Staff Reports and Public Hearings to just slow down and the inevitable? Which would you like it to be? April 2015 5

Bylaw 1352, Area 1 - 1969 April 2015 6

Presumed land-use, 1969 April 2015 7

Existing lots over 1969 air photo April 2015 8

Bylaw 1352, Area 1 - 2013 April 2015 9

A Question of Balance  Where are we 250.0 2.5 on the Area 1 - Trends continuum? 200.0 2.0 Agric Res Parcels Ag/Res  Where should 150.0 1.5 Acres, Parcels Ag/Res Ratio we be? 100.0 1.0 50.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 Year 1969 1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2015 April 2015 10

Reay Creek Meadows, 2013 – 1969 land-use April 2015 11

Reay Creek Meadows, 2013 – current land-use April 2015 12

Reay Creek Meadows, 1969 – current land-use April 2015 13

Reay Creek Meadows, 1969 – proposed densification April 2015 14

Reay Creek Meadows, 1969 April 2015 15

Densification – do we ever say no? April 2015 16

Thank You . . . What is the right balance? April 2015 17

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