By Jay Baltz

BALTZ: Section 37 loopholes now big enough to drive a bus through

In a previous post here last May , I talked about the City’s plans to finally implement the powers granted by “Section 37” of the Ontario Planning Act...

Space for schools: why were planners oblivious to inner city growth?

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BALTZ: Five Reasons Intensification Could Fail

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BALTZ: Parking phobia to blame for Sherwood speedway

Mixing traffic engineering and politics can have unintended consequences. Take Sherwood Drive, running from Carling Ave near Dow’s Lake to Parkdale Ave...

BALTZ: Upzoned developments are no place for a shell game

Hintonburg Hub: Will the City do the right thing?

About 150 people came to the Hintonburg Community centre on April 4 to hear about plans for the “Hintonburg Hub.” The Hub, still in the conceptual stage...

Bayview Station should be a landmark

Jay Baltz is a Hintonburg resident and member of the Hintonburg Community Association board, who has served on numerous advisory committees for City of...