‘Wave of frustration’ — Windsor neighbourhoods losing battle to stop change

Windsor NIMBYs say they don’t oppose development, but support housing density, but not on their own streets.

Some residents say they’ve been turning out in droves at city hall to make themselves heard.

With all levels of government pushing for more housing, new provincial legislation limiting Windsor’s power to quash residential development, local residents are starting to feel their voices don't matter.

Windsor's mayor says council is in the "line of fire" when residents don't like a development proposal.

New provincial legislation limits who can appeal council land use decisions.

Bill 185 , the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, limits third -party appeals of municipal planning decisions.

If city planners deem a proposal appropriate, council’s development committee — and eventually city council — usually approves it.

Councillor : 'I understand peoples’ hesitation. I understand the stereotype that sometimes developers get: the greedy developers looking out for their best interest' Masotti Group says he was born and raised in the home he plans to demolish to make way for townhouses.

Masotti acknowledged that Sixth Concession needs upgrading, but added, “My contention is it’s projects like this that perpetuate infrastructure advancement” Council gave Masotti and his team the green light to build the proposed 24 units in four townhouse buildings.