Issue #1:

A proposed permanent stadium on the Wanderers Grounds

• This is public land, and there has been no public consultation.
• Cost: at least $120 million in public money will go to support a for-profit business.
• More than 130 studies show that publicly funded stadiums don’t deliver the promised economic benefits.
• Local amateur athletes who once were able to use the field will permanently lose affordable access to the grounds.
  
  

Issue #2: A planned expansion of Robie Street

• Over 80 mature, irreplaceable trees and dozens of affordable housing units could be removed.
• Estimated cost: $200 million and likely more.
• Widening will remove an adjacent historic neighbourhood and change the character of the area.

Why this Matters

If you care about climate issues, affordable housing, community space, and how public money gets spent, this affects you. Green space isn’t just “nice to have.” Research shows it supports mental health, reduces heat in cities, improves air quality, and gives people a place to move and connect. Once it’s gone, it’s almost impossible to get back.

We are:

• researching the environmental and social consequences of development proposals
• bringing community concerns to City Council and committees
• sharing information with residents
• pushing for consultation, transparency, and evidence-based planning
• proposing alternatives that protect trees, housing, and public land

Collective decision-making is sometimes slow and complex yet, over time, sustained community involvement does make change.

What you can do