Outward growth not all it’s chalked up to be
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 30/11/2022 (658 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Last week, Deveryn Ross wrote about Brandon’s current development trends and the myth that new homes on the edge of Brandon are money-makers and somehow better for the city. I was glad to see that myth dispelled and hope the taxpayers of Brandon are listening.
This insistence by Brandon City Council to believe that growth is necessary and good at all costs is ignoring the evidence. Single-family homes on large lots on the outskirts of town not only do not pay for themselves, they end up being subsidized by residents of the city. Money that could be used to tackle some of the more pressing issues our city faces: aging infrastructure, homelessness, climate change.
As Deveryn Ross so eloquently said: “This form of ‘growth’ is not sustainable. It’s a money-loser that will result in higher property taxes and/or service reductions for all of us.” I don’t think anyone I know will tell me that we need more McMansions in Brandon. Instead of providing private parkland for some, let’s work toward a climate resilient, caring community that makes services for all a priority.
The Brandon skyline is reflected on the Assiniboine River. Madelyn Robinson says: “Instead of providing private parkland for some, let’s work toward a climate resilient, caring community that makes services for all a priority.”
MADELYN ROBINSON
Sustainable Brandon