Cambridge — Ward 1

1. Prioritize infill and intensification where infrastructure
2. Limit outward growth unless full lifecycle infrastructure
3. Use development phasing tied to infrastructure capacity
4. Require detailed cost and risk analysis before approving
5. Proceed with outward growth to address housing supply

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

I do not support high-rise towers in single family home neighborhoods. However, I am somewhat supportive of homeowners in our city looking at their existing home and adding an additional dwelling unit where it makes common sense and the infrastructure exists. This is how we can accommodate growth through gentle density, such as duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units, while preserving the character of existing communities.

Please describe one concrete example of a growth or infrastructure decision you would support or oppose using this approach.candidate's own words

Cambridge should prioritize growth that is financially sustainable. I support building more housing through infill, brownfield and greyfield redevelopment, adaptive reuse of vacant commercial spaces, and gentle density in existing neighbourhoods. Residents should have meaningful input, new developments should respect neighbourhood character, and every project should help create inclusive communities where people of all incomes can find a place to live. I am also in favour of mixed use developments which combine residential, commercial, retail, or public spaces into a single building to help create more walkable, convenient communities.

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

Cambridge should apply a vacant house tax. Vacant housing should be used to house people. Vacancies can undermine neighbourhood quality of life and community safety. Homes bought for investment speculation, where the owner just leaves it empty, ought to be taxed differently than a home that is being used.