CallmeCatbread
New Member
That's really the core of our nimby problem I think. People think there are zero consequences to blocking development and they have everything to lose by letting it happen. There needs to be a more direct link (practically and psychologically) between development and service improvements.I'm no fan of the feds but this is just false... there's federal funding all throughout the province.
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New transit projects set for 50 Alberta communities, including Airdrie
The federal government announced that local infrastructure upgrades are coming to over 50 communities across Alberta, including Airdrie, through 48 active and rural public transportation projects after a combined investment of more than $60 million from the federal government and recipients...discoverairdrie.com
Canada and Calgary invest in greener future for public transit in the city - Canada.ca
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, City of Calgary Mayor, Jyoti Gondek, and Jodie Parmar, Head of...www.canada.ca
I'm fully supportive of this all throughout the funding scheme. Same with the city council. Communities that are YIMBY should be given more funds for public infrastructure improvements. There's a system design required here but if residents can see tangible benefits from new housing, the NIMBY attitude would decrease dramatically.