[All] Fw: Protection of cultures should be mandated in the PPS

[Louisette Lanteigne]

Thanks for the heads up Jan. Here's what I sent.
Lulu :0)

--- On Thu, 12/16/10, Louisette Lanteigne <butterflybluelu at rogers.com> wrote:

From: Louisette Lanteigne <butterflybluelu at rogers.com>
Subject: Protection of cultures should be mandated in the PPS
To: PPSreview at ontario.ca
Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010, 3:23 PM

Hello
I would like to share concerns in regards for the need to protect cultural landscapes by way of the PPS 2005. 


In the area of West Montrose there is a proposed quarry pit set to be 
built in very close proximity to the Kissing Bridge, which is a local 
landmark that was featured in the major motion picture, the Bridges of 
Madison County. This area contains Mennonite schools, churches and it's 
culture is unique in this fast pace modern world. The area draws tourism, particularly 
honeymooners who with to relive the romance of the film.  This area may qualify for heritage status, yet the designation of the quarry is 
preceding the assessment of the area. Using the PPS 2005, we could 
impliment a precautionary approach to mandate that assessment of 
potential heritage areas must take place prior to final approval of 
development/quarry permits.  To view many of the concerns that area 
residents have about the West Montrose Quarry application by Capital 
Paving, and how this proposal could put the area Mennonites at risk, 
please visit the following website: 


http://www.bridgekeepers.ca/


Here is another example from Guelph. There was a 
dispute about a Walmart that was set to be built adjacent to  the 
Ignatius Jesuit Centre, a world-renowned religious centre with two 
historic cemeteries. The matter was brought to court and the challenge 
claims that the proposed commercial centre will 
substantially interfere with the religious beliefs and practices of 
individuals of many faiths, who use the Ignatius Jesuit Centre and 
adjoining lands. It could be argued that an intervention solely based on economic and property rights and 
interests has the potential to affect Charter litigation all across 
Canada. Eventually the matter was resolved by way of out of 
court settlement when Walmart agreed to place a wall with willow trees to help block the noise and visual interference. To view the 
details of the settlement please visit here: 

http://www.ignatiusguelph.ca/multifaith/pressrel.html
In my view, there should be greater courtesy and a higher level of respect towards the public in cases like this. It should not have taken the fiscal sacrifice of concerned citizens to have to address this issue in the courts. The truth is, there are large corporations who simply don't care, who lord their fiscal monies to get what they want done regardless of what a community feels. This cannot be allowed.  Using the PPS we can mandate that resolutions of issues like this be a condition of final approval. 
Thank you kindly for your time.
Louisette Lanteigne700 Star Flower Ave.Waterloo Ontario
N2V 2L2519-885-7619
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