One of the first changes involves a plan to eliminate infill that city land-use officials describe as "skinny, tall and long houses" that some residents of older neighbourhoods cited as eyesores when the city held public consultations about infill housing. Brian Mayes, standing on a block of Vivian Avenue that sports a mix of infill and older housing. 1 complaint in the northern portion of his ward involves the construction of infill housing after existing lots are split in two. Some residents of older neighbourhoods say the city must try harder to ensure infill developments resemble existing housing. "You can definitely build infill housing that's sensitive to the needs of the neighborhood, if you have a 100-year-old neighborhood.

Source: CBC News January 04, 2019 00:56 UTC