development will use existing infrastructure and is located close to existing public facilities

The PPS also states:

"1.4.1 To provide for an appropriate range and mix of housing types and densities required to meet projected requirements of current and future residents of the regional market area, planning authorities shall:

a. maintain at all times the ability to accommodate residential growth for a minimum of 10 years through residential intensification and redevelopment and, if necessary, lands which are designated and available for residential development; and

b. maintain at all times where new development is to occur, land with servicing capacity sufficient to provide at least a three-year supply of residential units available through lands suitably zoned to facilitate residential intensification and redevelopment, and land in draft approved and registered plans."

The proposed development will assist in the provision of a mix of housing type and will help to provide additional residential inventory within the City of Windsor.

The PPS also states:

"1.4.3 Planning authorities shall provide for an appropriate range and mix of housing types and densities to meet projected requirements of current and future residents of the regional market area by:

a. permitting and facilitating:

1. all forms of housing required to meet the social, health and wellbeing requirements of current and future residents, including special needs requirements; and

2. all forms of residential intensification, including second units, and redevelopment in accordance with policy 1.1.3.3;

b. directing the development of new housing towards locations where appropriate levels of infrastructure and public service facilities are or will be available to support current and projected needs;

c. promoting densities for new housing which efficiently use land, resources, infrastructure and public service facilities, and support the use of active transportation and transit in areas where it exists or is to be developed; and"

Approving the proposed development would support residential development using the infrastructure that is already in place, instead of requiring expenditure on new infrastructure in an area without services. In terms of supporting active transportation and transit, the development of commercial uses and the proximity to institutional