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UPDATED: You can read Huntsville Deputy Mayor Dan Armour’s response HERE<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an open letter to Huntsville Council.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently I read in the Doppler Online that this council has approved a survey titled “significant views” which is somehow tied to high density growth for Huntsville. This survey is absurd for many reasons as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Huntsville is a critical component of Muskoka and a doorway to the majestic destination of Algonquin Park.  Just because the Federal Liberals have created an immigration, housing, healthcare disaster, and they push to create high density housing, it does not mean we need to continue this reckless and dangerous management in isolation. Muskoka is a gem for all and MUST be preserved. We do not want to look like the squaller created in Barrie.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Where is the official plan in this process. I have argued that this Council has no idea what Huntsville should be recognized as of now and for the future. This has to be platform that residents must rally around not just these last-minute reckless endeavours or isolated requests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. You address new development but have never once addressed the look for Huntsville. Towns like Oakville, Collingwood, Stratford and many others have done a magnificent job in creating a look and presence supporting the Towns visions. Huntsville has not!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. How can residents respond to an isolated survey without knowing what the “high density” plan is? I must assume this council has no plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Many do not trust that this Council has any ability to lead and as an example you approved the condo on Brunel that is absolutely disastrous planning. There are many other issues tied to this development which have demonstrate the downward spiral for Huntsville.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. It is “RUMOURED” that you have approved the development of a condo beside Boston Pizza taking this water access away from residents to give to developers. This makes me conclude that your “significant views” survey is nothing more than a shame to appease residents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. How can you look at high density from a “significant views” prospective in isolation of ensuring we have infrastructure, healthcare, education, recreation and support programs in place, which we do not now. Look at the mess with our hospital strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. While we need to have logical and planned development it does not mean that we have to destroy all green spaces such as you previously approved for  developments such like the Summit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This council does appear to have the leadership nor the ability to provide an integrated plan detailing the future for Huntsville. You jump from one pet issue to another like the “Pride Crosswalk” or the “washrooms for waterfront”  yet you cannot develop a vision for Huntsville.  Council needs to have a residents group that provides real time guidance and helps protect the integrity of the Town. We thought that is what we voted for but it is now apparent we do not have that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For the future of Muskoka and Huntsville you really need to readdress your planning and priorities. We are running out of time before we become known as the “armpit of Muskoka”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We love the area but not the direction you currently have demonstrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Regards,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Paul Johnston<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Huntsville<\/p>\n\n\n

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    UPDATED: You can read Huntsville Deputy Mayor Dan Armour’s response HERE This is an open letter to Huntsville Council. 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