London City Council approved several key decisions affecting urban development, emergency services, and affordable housing. Most notably, the council voted 9-5 to approve a controversial plan to build 4,000 homes on farmland at 6309 Pack Rd. in southwest London, potentially housing 7,000 people. The development includes single-family homes, townhouses, and apartment buildings up to 16 storeys tall, sparking opposition from residents concerned about density and infrastructure. Councillors supporting the plan emphasized the need to meet provincial growth mandates and promised infrastructure improvements.
The council also agreed to continue consulting on expanding the city’s growth boundary, which aims to balance development with farmland preservation. Several developers are pushing to add properties to the urban boundary.
Another significant decision was selecting a city-owned site at 3243 Manning Dr. for a future Emergency Services Campus, a regional training center for police, fire, and EMS. While the council supported this move 14-1, some residents and councillors raised concerns about noise, pollution, and traffic.
Finally, the council voted 13-2 to renew the Affordable Homeownership Program, offering interest-free loans to help residents buy homes. The program, funded by repaid loans, will assist 124 households and is designed to be financially sustainable.
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