How to Deal With Continued Projected Growth

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February 21, 2023
Good day, ladies and gentlemen. As the Director of Urban Planning for our growing Canadian city, I am acutely aware of the challenges we face as we continue to experience rapid growth. We must take proactive measures to manage this growth sustainably that balance the needs of the environment, the economy, and our communities.
One of our most pressing concerns is the need to invest in our transit infrastructure. As more people move into our city, we must ensure they can move around efficiently and sustainably. Implementing rapid transit systems such as light rail and buses can help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and reduce our carbon footprint (Kanthavel et al., 2021). We can learn from the success of other cities that have invested heavily in their transit systems, such as Vancouver and Toronto. These cities have developed extensive bus and rail network networks that provide their residents fast, reliable, and affordable transportation. By following their example, we can create a transit system that meets the needs of our growing city.
Another critical issue we must address is the need to manage urban sprawl. As our city continues to grow, we must ensure that development occurs in a way that minimizes the loss of natural habitats and preserves our green spaces (Haase et al., 2017). One way to achieve this goal is to encourage densification and mixed-use development in our city centers. We can create a more environmentally friendly city by offering incentives to developers who build energy-efficient and sustainable buildings.
We can also create green spaces and parks in densely populated areas to provide residents access to nature and open space. The City of Calgary has implemented a policy to encourage development along transit c...