How could the ARP affect current residences and businesses?
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Rent increases for existing businesses.
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Lose angle parking on streets.
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Less business parking pushes vehicles into residential areas.
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Harder to find parking, may have to walk further distances.
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Lose the uniqueness of the buildings in the area.
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The need for land to build new high density buildings, devalues the current homes in the
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City Centre.
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Lose the history and heritage of the older structures if they are to be torn down.
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Lose natural lighting in place of large buildings.
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Create 25+ years of construction in the area.
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Creates an environmental impact, excessive noise and dust that could affect the surrounding area. Possibly lasting the next 25+ years.
How could the ARP affect current residences and businesses?
Rent increases for existing businesses.
Lose angle parking on streets.
Less business parking pushes vehicles into residential areas.
Harder to find parking, may have to walk further distances.
Lose the uniqueness of the buildings in the area.
The need for land to build new high density buildings, devalues the current homes in the
City Centre.
Lose the history and heritage of the older structures if they are to be torn down.
Lose natural lighting in place of large buildings.
Create 25+ years of construction in the area.
Creates an environmental impact, excessive noise and dust that could affect the surrounding area. Possibly lasting the next 25+ years.
Things to think about:
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Transforming an entire neighbourhood from predominantly Single Family Homes to medium and high density, a proposed population increase from 1000 - 4000 residents.
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Anticipated Impact on Property Values.
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Anticipated Impact on Quality of Life.
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Other anticipated impacts during transition due to construction, noise, dust, etc.. in an already established, quiet neighbourhood.
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If such a plan is to go ahead for the betterment of the greater community, should those impacted in a negative way be compensated? Example: Offer to purchase properties at previous market value before devaluation as a result of this plan.
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The cost and potential use of 2 city blocks to create the ‘metropolitan area’ image.
Transforming an entire neighbourhood from predominantly Single Family Homes to medium and high density, a proposed population increase from 1000 - 4000 residents.
Anticipated Impact on Property Values.
Anticipated Impact on Quality of Life.
Other anticipated impacts during transition due to construction, noise, dust, etc.. in an already established, quiet neighbourhood.
If such a plan is to go ahead for the betterment of the greater community, should those impacted in a negative way be compensated? Example: Offer to purchase properties at previous market value before devaluation as a result of this plan.
The cost and potential use of 2 city blocks to create the ‘metropolitan area’ image.
What are some of the alternatives of the ARP?
Alternatives to the proposed plan that have not been discussed by the residents of the impacted
area include:
- A strategic plan as to how the desired increased density needed to meet the Capital Region's target can be achieved without negatively impacting the existing neighbourhood.
- Preservation and reconstruction of heritage buildings/sites
- Consideration for the existing City Centre lifestyle and Social Sustainability.
- Where we put the density needed to meet the Capital Region's target.
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