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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener is creating a 20-year parking strategy for downtown. The city wants to know how you use parking—or why you avoid it. They're looking at current supply, demand, and what new options might help.
Why This Matters: Drive downtown to shop, eat, or work? This affects where you park and how much you pay. Live nearby? Parking policy shapes traffic and street life in your neighbourhood. Even if you don't drive, fewer parking lots could mean more housing or green space.
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is asking residents how to balance competing priorities in its 36 public woodlands. Should the focus be on tree health? Recreation trails? Wildlife habitat? The city wants your input to shape the next 10+ years of forest management.
Why This Matters: Walk your dog in a city woodland? These decisions affect trail access and maintenance. Live near one of the 36 sites? Management choices shape what you see and hear from your backyard. Care about urban wildlife? This plan determines how much habitat gets protected.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Cambridge wants to know what you think about residential parking rules. Two issues are on the table: whether to allow parking on the lower boulevard (the grassy strip between sidewalk and street), and how long cars should be allowed to...
Why This Matters: Live in Cambridge? This affects where you and your visitors can park. If you've ever gotten a ticket for parking on the grass strip or leaving your car too long on the street, this is your chance to weigh in. Homeowners with limited driveway space should pay attention.
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Saskatoon, SK
A developer wants to rezone undeveloped land in Saskatoon's Brighton neighbourhood to build homes. The proposal would allow one- to four-unit dwellings on land currently zoned for future development. This follows the approved Brighton Neighbourhood...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Brighton? This rezoning will shape what gets built next door. More homes could mean more neighbours, more traffic, and changes to the neighbourhood feel. If you're looking to buy in the area, this affects what housing options become available.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is replacing the playground at Willard Park with a $630,200 upgrade. The city wants families to help decide what features and equipment should be included. There's also potential for a splash pad in the future.
Why This Matters: Got kids who play at Willard Park? This is your chance to shape what they'll climb, swing, and slide on for years to come. The city is building a premium-level playground designed to be inclusive for children of all abilities. A splash pad might be coming too.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo is rebuilding Victoria Street in Kitchener with new bike lanes, multiuse trails, and safer intersections. Construction starts summer 2025 and wraps up in 2027. The project also includes underground infrastructure upgrades and...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Victoria Street? Your commute is about to change. Cyclists get protected lanes. Pedestrians get multiuse trails. Drivers should expect construction delays through 2027. If you have concerns about property impacts or design choices, now's the time to speak up.
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is upgrading streets and pathways in the Ramsay and Inglewood neighbourhoods to support a new light rail station. Stage One construction has begun on 11th and 12th Street SE, adding a raised multi-use pathway, better lighting, and...
Why This Matters: Live in Ramsay or Inglewood? Your daily commute is about to change. New pathways will make it easier to walk or bike to the future LRT station. Local businesses may see more foot traffic. Expect some construction disruption over the next two years, but the payoff is safer streets and better transit...
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Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam wants to finish a walking and cycling route along King Albert Avenue, connecting Blue Mountain Park to Mundy Park. The city has already built three phases since 2013. Now they're planning the final stretch and want to hear from residents...
Why This Matters: Walk, bike, or scoot along King Albert Avenue? This project could make your commute safer and more comfortable. Live on the corridor? The design will affect parking, traffic, and your street's look. Parents sending kids to Centennial Secondary might appreciate separated paths away from cars.
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Richmond, BC
The City of Richmond wants residents to help locate invasive plants like knotweed and giant hogweed. You can mark sightings on an interactive map. The city is also launching a free treatment program for private properties affected by these species.
Why This Matters: Got knotweed or giant hogweed on your property? These plants can damage foundations, clog drainage systems, and even cause skin burns. Richmond is offering free treatment if you qualify. Your sightings also help the city target problem areas before they spread to your neighbourhood.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo is planning a new neighbourhood in the Erbsville North area. The city is working with consultants to figure out where homes, parks, and roads should go. They're also studying how to handle stormwater, protect the environment, and connect...
Why This Matters: Live near Conservation Drive or Erbsville Road? This plan will shape what gets built next door. New homes could mean more traffic, but also new parks and services. If you're hoping to buy in Waterloo, this could add housing options in a few years.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is expanding its network of neighbourhood bikeways - cycling routes on quieter residential streets. Starting in 2025, selected streets will get wayfinding signs and bike symbols painted on the road. Some streets may also get...
Why This Matters: Bike to work or school in Waterloo? These routes could make your commute safer and more direct. Live on a street getting a bikeway? You'll see new signs and road markings, but your driveway and parking won't be affected.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is developing rules to protect the historic character of downtown Hespeler. The draft plan would guide how buildings can be renovated or redeveloped in the area. If you live in or near Hespeler, this could affect what you can do with your...
Why This Matters: Own a home in downtown Hespeler? Heritage designation could limit how you renovate. Thinking of buying there? You'd need to follow heritage guidelines for any changes. Even if you just love the neighbourhood's character, this plan decides what gets protected.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo opened a new emergency shelter at 84 Frederick Street in Kitchener for women and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness. The shelter provides 66 beds plus transitional housing, mental health support, and...
Why This Matters: Know someone struggling to find stable housing? This shelter is part of a $17.9 million investment to address chronic homelessness in Waterloo Region. If you live near Frederick Street, you might have questions about how the shelter operates. Chronic homelessness in the region has risen 129% since...
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Surrey, BC
Surrey is planning how the neighbourhood around the future 196 Street SkyTrain station will develop. The area includes homes on both sides of Fraser Highway and industrial lands south of 60th Avenue. As the SkyTrain extends from Surrey City Centre...
Why This Matters: Live near 196 Street and Fraser Highway? Your neighbourhood is about to change. New transit means new development—more housing, different land uses, and changes to how you get around. This is your chance to shape what that looks like before plans are finalized.
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga wants to stop landlords from using fake renovation plans to kick out tenants. Right now, some landlords claim they need to renovate, evict tenants, then rent to someone new at higher prices. The city's draft by-law would require...
Why This Matters: Renting in Mississauga? This could protect you from losing your home to a fake renovation scheme. Landlords would need a real building permit before they can evict you. If you're forced out for legitimate repairs, you'd have the right to return at your old rent.
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Halifax, NS
Halifax is considering creating a Heritage Conservation District in Downtown Dartmouth. This would set rules for demolitions, exterior changes, and new buildings to protect the area's historic character. The neighbourhood has deep roots—known as...
Why This Matters: Live in Downtown Dartmouth? This could affect what you can do with your property. Renovating your home's exterior or building an addition might need heritage approval. On the flip side, you could get access to conservation incentives and grants.
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