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

[Ginny Quinn]

Good take on this heritage Lulu....it was stated by someone, whom I won't name but ought not to have folded so quickly..."Yeah, it'll go through....the province needs the gravel and sand  etc for the roads.   My response was "they don't need it from that historic site.  let them go elsewhere    The noise and dirt and trucks will destroy a lot of lives and culture""  Hope they can stop Capitol Paving from getting the licence .  What a disaster for that area  !

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Louisette Lanteigne 
  To: all at gren.ca 
  Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 3:24 PM
  Subject: [All] Fw: Protection of cultures should be mandated in the PPS


        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 Lanteigne
                700 Star Flower Ave.
                Waterloo Ontario
                N2V 2L2
                519-885-7619 
       



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