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Certainly, there is some value in district plans, primarily in the way they modernize and simplify many outdated area plans. Outside of that, though, district plans give Edmontonians a false expectation: that we can simultaneously grow to two million people and improve housing affordability without allowing higher density housing in more places.
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Change is never easy, but it's inevitable. We cannot prevent people from moving to our city; we can only decide how we respond. Let's choose to avoid the housing crisis that's taken over the rest of Canada. This starts with revising district plans to permit higher-density housing within walking distance of LRT stations and post-secondary institutions. By making the tough, but necessary decisions with district plans, we can keep Edmonton welcoming and affordable for all.
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*If you agree, please use Grow Together Edmonton's [email tool](https://www.growtogetheryeg.com/district-planning) to tell Council to revise district plans in favour of mid-rise housing near transit and post-secondary institutions.*