I would like to raise a few points: 1.
I think City Council needs to invite community discussion on how
our community could be designed to cope with a less abundant future.
2. I believe City Council should
provide transport alternatives for those who don't own a car such as
pensioners, students and low-income families.
3. I believe sound urban development
should include ensuring equal solar access to residential sites and
building walkable, connected neighborhoods. In a climate like ours, one cannot expect "walkable" at -40. Solar is exotically expensive unless it receives massive subsidies 4. I believe the City should provide
incentives to individuals and developers who intend to use energy
conserving technology. 5. I believe the City should purchase land to increase public green space. How much "green space" do you propose?
6. I think that local government has a
role in the protection of native flora and fauna. 7.
I support a role for council in discouraging the use of plastic bags. 8. I believe that government should challenge its citizens' ideas or habits regarding the environment. I do not support government telling the people what to do. It should be
the other way around. If enough people in the community support such initiatives,
they can make that point known through Citizens Groups, petitions, and their
voting habits As a chemical engineer, do you care to elaborate on that? Don't be
afraid to use Calculus and chemistry As a chemical engineer, do you care to elaborate on that? Don't be afraid
to use Calculus and chemistry 11. In recent years large corporations have taken over the grocery and stationery markets. Since large corporations have resulted in growing stress on local businesses, I believe City Council needs to take steps to stop this trend. All of us have to be competitive in the economy. If local business is competitive, it will thrive due to more business from local support
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