The district is buying land for a possible GO station and inexpensive housing in Breslau
Waterloo Area introduced Thursday morning that it has bought a 25-acre parcel of land in Breslau that would host a possible GO station and embody inexpensive housing. Regional President Karen Redman made the announcement alongside Woolwich Mayor Sandy Schantz and MP Tim Lewis.
The positioning is positioned alongside Fountain Road, adjoining to the lately upgraded railway line. The land is “ideally positioned” for inexpensive, medium- and high-density housing and neighborhood facilities, the district mentioned in a press release.
This may additionally hook up with the area’s present and increasing transport system and supply new choices for the Waterloo Worldwide Airport space.
“The area is dedicated to a sustainable and intentional future. We’re doing this via main group constructing tasks that can encourage additional improvement by personal sector companions, organizations and group members,” mentioned Karen Redman, Regional President. “With our colleagues in Woolwich, our native MP and MPP, and different ranges of presidency, in addition to Metrolinx, to deliver vitality to this rising neighborhood and vital transport infrastructure.”
The announcement comes because the area continues its efforts to construct extra inexpensive housing because the inhabitants is predicted to rise to at least one million individuals by 2050.
Picture of the district’s senior advisor, Matthew Goetzke, pointing to a plot of land that would host a GO station and housing. (Metropolis Information information)
“I’m more than happy that the Area and the City are working with our federal companions, the Province and Metrolinx in shifting ahead with this crucial transportation infrastructure and housing improvement right here in Breslau,” mentioned the Honorable Mike Harris, Minister of Pink Tape Discount and Regional Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga. “Growing transportation and housing choices for Waterloo Area residents will assist the expansion our group wants, opening up extra alternatives and entry to work, training and leisure.”
The area mentioned the acquisition aligns with priorities recognized inside the Area of Waterloo’s strategic plan to develop with care, together with a strategic give attention to properties for all and climate-resilient progress.
The phrases of the land buy settlement weren’t disclosed.
The venture continues to be in its early levels, and an environmental evaluation of the land nonetheless must be carried out. The land is positioned between Fountain Road and the rail hall in Kitchener, mentioned Matthew Goetzky, the district’s appearing chief counsel.
The concept is to attach Waterloo Area Worldwide Airport to the remainder of the area’s transportation system which may also hook up with Toronto and the GTA.
In the course of the announcement, Schantz mentioned she has been a part of the dialogue in regards to the venture since her first time period 10 years in the past.
“I want to thank the district and the county for stepping up their efforts to start a course of that can pave the best way for the eventual integration of transportation between the district, the GTA and the airports,” Schantz mentioned.
Schantz added that the city of Woolwich is rising at a speedy fee.
“The city is predicted to develop by nearly 50 p.c by 2050, and Breslau will nearly triple in dimension.”
The land is positioned alongside the lately upgraded GO rail line and is “well-suited for transit-oriented improvement,” Redman mentioned.
“We have now the chance to form the group we wish to construct for ourselves and the subsequent era. Development additionally requires that we take motion now, and deliberately plan for that future. That is precisely what we’re doing right here in Waterloo Area,” Redman mentioned.
