Rich Peers
City/Township Council · Kitchener Ward 5
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- Expand as-of-right zoning to reduce case-by-case political decisions on housing forms
- Focus incremental density near transit, schools, and commercial areas
- Require area-specific planning studies before permitting additional density
- Phase or adjust density in response to neighbourhood concerns about design or servicing capacity
Describe one concrete zoning, planning, or development decision you would support (or oppose) that reflects how you would balance these priorities.candidate's own words
Development should be phased where necessary, with infrastructure capacity and neighbourhood design considered alongside the need for more housing.
Please describe one concrete example of a growth or infrastructure decision you would support or oppose using this approach.candidate's own words
I support building more housing, but growth should not mean residents are left waiting for infrastructure to catch up. Where capacity is limited, I would support adjusting the timing or scale of development rather than simply saying no to growth. This is a practical way to balance the need for housing with responsible planning and taxpayer value.
What can the municipality/region do, if anything, about land which sits vacant for years because it is being used as an investment (land banking)?candidate's own words
I would prioritize **getting existing serviced land into productive use before extending costly infrastructure farther outward**\. That approach can support housing supply, make better use of infrastructure taxpayers have already paid for, and help manage the cost of future growth\.