A community in Stratford successfully lobbied against the development of a controversial glass factory that benefited from Ministerial Zoning Orders.
Reporter @njaved chats with host @rajumudhar on #ThisMatters about how they may have set the standard. thestar.com/podcasts/thism…
Reporter @njaved chats with host @rajumudhar on #ThisMatters about how they may have set the standard. thestar.com/podcasts/thism…
Backstory: In October, a deal confirmed Xinyi Canada Glass Ltd. would build its first float glass manufacturing facility in North America, despite the fact the project faced massive opposition from the public in Guelph-Eramosa Township in 2018. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
Ministerial Zoning Orders — known as MZOs — are orders that can completely upend the planning process. Previously used sparingly, the current Ontario government has been using them much more frequently to expedite new development. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
Local residents fought back though and the city announced in January that any future discussions on the glass factory project were being put on hold. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
On Feb. 16, residents of Stratford officially claimed victory after the company behind the glass factory project said it was suspending its plans “indefinitely to avoid further financial loss and unfounded attacks on its reputation.” thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
Some communities have mobilized against MZOs and turned to grassroots activism to fight what has been called the “bulldozer” of planning. There are some cases where they've found success. thestar.com/podcasts/thism…
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