May 24
I am not opposed to land developers and building homes and new developments. Builders and land developers have a legitimate right to pursue their business interests. What I am opposed to is urban spawl, especially upon the continually disappearing farmland, that contains the last of our fertile soil. As well, developments must be truly and fully sustainable. It is possible to build exceedingly energy and water efficient buildings. If only the land developers would intensify in urban areas, and build well-designed homes, our quality of life and future would be vastly better. We can only dream.
I think the most underrated aspect of Pickering is the farm land & forests. Surrounding cities have sprawled north, and while it’s sad to see every spare lot of land in south Pickering transforming into another cramped mini-townhouse block, I love the fact that north Pickering has remained mostly untouched. Living here almost my whole life I’ve enjoyed the backroads, streams, trails, and local produce that Pickering provides.