Understanding the Ontario Greenbelt and Housing Development

What is the primary focus of the road trip in the video?

• Exploring urban development in Toronto

• Investigating pollution in Ontario

• Understanding the Ontario Greenbelt

• Visiting historical sites in Ontario

When was the Ontario Greenbelt officially protected by law?

• 2015

• 2010

• 2005

• 2000

What is one of the main reasons the Greenbelt was created?

• To build more highways

• To preserve natural spaces and farmland

• To create more urban areas

• To develop commercial centers

What is the government's justification for developing 7,400 acres of the Greenbelt?

• To build more schools

• To solve the housing crisis

• To create new parks

• To expand industrial areas

What is the ecological significance of Duffins Creek?

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It is a key wildlife corridor and helps in water filtration

• It is a site for industrial development

• It is a major transportation route

Why are wetlands important in preventing floods?

• They divert water to rivers

• They create barriers against water

• They act like sponges, absorbing excess water

• They increase rainfall

What is one of the major hurdles in urban planning for housing development?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Insufficient building materials

• Lengthy approval processes

• Lack of interest from developers

What is a 'soft cost' in housing development?

• Cost of permits and approvals

• Cost of land

• Cost of building materials

• Cost of labor

What raised eyebrows about the purchase of land in Block 41?

• The land was bought just before it was announced as developable

• The land was bought by a foreign investor

• The land was bought for agricultural purposes

• The land was bought for a very low price

What is a concern about rezoning agricultural land to rural land?

• It allows for more industrial development

• It increases the cost of the land

• It sets a precedent for future land rezoning

• It reduces the amount of farmland