To get a perspective as to the magnitude that 1,500 housing units adds to our community, the average 10 story highrise with 6 units per floor contains 60 suites. 1,500 housing units equal approx. 25 highrises. This of course does not include any commercial spaces.
No matter how well it is trumpeted that this will be a biking/walking community, I bet that 1,500 units will add a minimum of 2,000 new vehicles to our traffic. Aside from a few retireees, most people from this community commute to work. I don't imagine that the developers will attach a "you can't own a car" covenant to each unit purchase. Every vehicle leaving South Delta has to pass the Hwy. 17 & Hwy. 10 intersection.
The so called non-housing land set aside for "agricultural, educational and recreational" purposes is a sweep with a broad brush. Could the 'educational' component include the building of a new Southpoint Academy? 'Recreational' could mean anything from an open field to a sports structure.
The charrette is in no way supported by the municipality.
While some of the farming concepts promoted are within applicable codes and would not require rezoning, the housing component goes against the zoning, the land's designation in the Tsawwassen Area Plan and the uses for the land outlined in the GVRD's livable regions strategy.
The charrette is essentially a public relations exercise organized by the Century Group with the assistance of a design firm.
While they are asking for public input, they have already decided on a large housing development for the land.
They have done so even though this runs counter to a very lengthy and exhaustive public proccess that led to the land's current designation.
The success or failure of Century's venture rests for a large part on public approval.
For this reason, I suggest that those opposing the development say no loudly, say no early and say no often.
The " velvet steamroller " approach of the Charrette Plan and those behind it brought me to this website. I too was beginning to believe that the Southlands were being developed without a proper public hearing. I understand that this is not the case. I am learning that this is FAR FROM a "done deal" and much will be done to protect these farmlands. I AM READY TO HELP.
1,500 new housing units
To get a perspective as to the magnitude that 1,500 housing units adds to our community, the average 10 story highrise with 6 units per floor contains 60 suites. 1,500 housing units equal approx. 25 highrises. This of course does not include any commercial spaces.
No matter how well it is trumpeted that this will be a biking/walking community, I bet that 1,500 units will add a minimum of 2,000 new vehicles to our traffic. Aside from a few retireees, most people from this community commute to work. I don't imagine that the developers will attach a "you can't own a car" covenant to each unit purchase. Every vehicle leaving South Delta has to pass the Hwy. 17 & Hwy. 10 intersection.
The so called non-housing land set aside for "agricultural, educational and recreational" purposes is a sweep with a broad brush. Could the 'educational' component include the building of a new Southpoint Academy? 'Recreational' could mean anything from an open field to a sports structure.
Does anyone know if the
Does anyone know if the charrette is endorsed by the municipality? Is it taking place instead of a proper public hearing?
The charrette is in no way
The charrette is in no way supported by the municipality.
While some of the farming concepts promoted are within applicable codes and would not require rezoning, the housing component goes against the zoning, the land's designation in the Tsawwassen Area Plan and the uses for the land outlined in the GVRD's livable regions strategy.
The charrette is essentially a public relations exercise organized by the Century Group with the assistance of a design firm.
While they are asking for public input, they have already decided on a large housing development for the land.
They have done so even though this runs counter to a very lengthy and exhaustive public proccess that led to the land's current designation.
The success or failure of Century's venture rests for a large part on public approval.
For this reason, I suggest that those opposing the development say no loudly, say no early and say no often.
The " velvet steamroller "
The " velvet steamroller " approach of the Charrette Plan and those behind it brought me to this website. I too was beginning to believe that the Southlands were being developed without a proper public hearing. I understand that this is not the case. I am learning that this is FAR FROM a "done deal" and much will be done to protect these farmlands. I AM READY TO HELP.