Smart Urban and Rural community planning in Hamilton and specifically Waterdown must protect rural farms/agri-business and include a mix of affordable housing and multi-use low rise buildings.

A standard for any new developments and restorative building needs to include green energy design standards.  By including mandatory “green space” requirements be built into any new developments including roof-top gardens, living garden walls, wind power and water run-off collection, the city will continue to have open “parkettes” and streetscaping incorporated in neighborhood and business park designs. The result will be a city all Hamiltonians will be proud of and send a message of forward thinking city planning and enhanced quality of life.