Guest blog- Why disappearing school parkland affects you

December 8, 2009 – 9:07 pm

Today, we turn this space over to Ken Woodruff to talk about the potential loss of General Brock park in South Burlington. It’s a 14-acre parcel of land with 4 sports fields that could be paved over with housing if the city doesn’t act quickly. The Halton District School Board, which owns the land, recently [...]

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Parkland Victory

June 29, 2009 – 11:28 am

Parks attached to schools in Burlington are one step closer to being protected thanks to years of efforts by local residents Amy Schnurr, Ken Woodruff and Kurt Koster. Those efforts culminated in a unanimous vote by city council in June to send a resolution to the Ministry of Education asking for changes in the rules [...]

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Parkland disappearing as schools close

January 25, 2009 – 10:39 pm

(originally published in the Toronto Sun) Disappearing soon from a neighbourhood near you: Parks attached to former schools. Get ready to get in your car to drive miles so that you and your kids can play soccer, walk the dog, throw a ball or race around the climber. Then watch your property values plummet, as [...]

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