density. Between George St to the west and Lauzon Rd to the east, between Wyandotte and the VIA tracks, this area of Ellrose to Pillette has one of the largest numbers of multi-unit structures. I think this says we have done our part to be diverse and dense. This area now needs to focus on new single-family homes and renovating the older homes and properties to improve the family neighbourhood atmosphere.

The neighbourhood's homes are made up of homes mainly built 50 to 100 years ago and it has only recently added newer homes when the former school site was converted and new homes with higher property value were constructed. There are now 11 brand new homes with an additional 9 to be built. These new homes have increased in value as have the existing older homes that are being purchased and remodeled.

3) The city plan calls for greater density stating it is a good thing for neighbourhoods. Since over 80% of private homeowners in this area oppose this zoning change, maybe it is because the neighbours believe we have already reached that density point and enough is enough. Finally, as residents we take our neighbourhood quality very serious, which is why we have such a large portion of the residents in opposition to this rezoning. We feel that our concerns need to be considered when making a decision that affects the places where we live. This is a quote, from the Chairperson of the Heritage and Development Committee explaining to me in an email why our petition is not really that important after I had stated to him that it appeared at the March 9 Development and Heritage Committee meeting that the councilors had already made up their mind. He stated and I quote:

"Whether or not there was a petition opposing the rezoning, the application needs to be judged on the merits of the application and the hard data."