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Originally Posted by Bigtime
Some of the statistics that are missing from this classic he said/she said may be found in this article in the Herald today:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ca...870/story.html
So we know Stanley has a reputation for not pulling any punches when he talks, but on the other hand these stats definitely do not show a suburban development freeze is anywhere near in play. |
Wasn't Stanley brought in though to "change" the way we grow?
DCU has quite a negative perspective in this column:
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Rollin recently put industry on notice by saying that only two area structure plans submitted “have a chance of getting started for at least 10 years”.
Really?
This absolutely has the affect of a “suburban development freeze” and one I take considerable exception to.
This is not his place to make these statements. Council decides these matters, not you, Rollin.
Rollin comes across as being the founder of increased density in established communities, while always implying suburban growth and where Calgarians chose to live is over.
As an elected official that represents the suburbs, I respectfully take exception.
In my communities, we have both high density and beautiful suburban development. It hasn’t been an either-or choice, nor will it be in the future.
Rollin also never misses an opportunity to critique our forefathers and how our beautiful city has been built — how it defines who we are and who we have become.
He says “like it or lump it, change is coming to the way the city grows in the future and we are in for a fundamental culture shift.”
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Planning boss' provocative views insult Calgarians and undermine city council