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Bay windows, fireplace, 1.5 baths. @ SUE DONNA NATYSHAK* $147,500 LIvEIN LUXURY Donna Natyshak* _ Bud Farris* CANADIAN | sOCIETE CANCER CANADIENNE SOCIETY DU CANCER 3 bdrms., fam. rm., rec. rm., GTHBA says Sewell proposals would slow economic growth The proposals contained in the Final Report of the Commission on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario make housing and economic growth a secondary priority, and would increase the time and cost involved in obtaining planning approvals, according to the Greater Toronto Home Builders‘ Association (GTHBA). "The Commission purports to have addressed the need for cutting redâ€"tape through the inclusion of a short chapter on streamlining. However, we believe that, on the whole, it‘s proposed planning model would exacerbate, not improve the situation," said GTHBA president Murray Koebel. __ "The Commission‘s call for more studies, increased public participation, . intervenor funding, etc., would stall the process and increase costs," said Koebel. "Now, with a fragile economic recovery emerging, is the time for fewer rules, not more," he said. According to Laurie Gordon, chair ‘of the GTHBA Sewell Commission Task Force, Sewell‘s planning model lacks balâ€" ance and is not supported by any cost- benefit analysis. "Ontario needs a planning system that recognizes that growth pressure exists and new areas will need to be urbanized. The purpose of planning is to develop communities in a manner that safeguards the environment, while taking into account other important priorities, all within a framework of costâ€"effectiveâ€" ness," she said. "Although the rhetoric of the Commissions now includes jobs, econoâ€" my, and efficient use of taxpayers money, ~â€" the proposed system treats these issues as an afterthought. No consideration of the costs versus the benefits of the proposed system are provided," Gordon added. "The planning system in Ontario is already one of the most expensive and bureaucratic in North America, and the recommendations of the Commission would make it even more so," she said. Koebel remarked that the GTHBA believes the best approach would be to move cautiously from current practice. "We see little reason to believe that the recommendations of the Commission will assist the industry to build better communities that adequately safeguard the natural environment in a costâ€"effecâ€" tive manner. The need to proceed with implementing most of the recommendaâ€" â€" tions of the Commission on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario has not been justified by the Commission," said Koebel. Koebel called for further discussions on the future of planning and developâ€" ment reforin in Ontario. The GTHBA is the voice of the resiâ€" dential construction industry in the Greater Toronto Area representing more than 730 companies including: builders, developers, renovators, service and proâ€" fessionals, subâ€"contractors, manufacturâ€" ers, and suppliers associated with housing construction of all types. Laughren will extend OHOSP indefinitely Ontario finance minister, Floyd Laughren, announced on Dec. 14, 1993, that firstâ€"time homebuyers can continue to open Ontario Home Ownership Savings Plans (OHOSP) beyond Dec. 31, 1993. The program, first introduced in 1988, aims to help firstâ€"time Ontario homebuyers with incomes of up to $40,000 (if single) and $80,000 combined (if married). It offers tax credits based on qualifying contributions to the plan. The proâ€" gram was scheduled to end on Dec. 31st, 1993. "This government strongly endorsâ€" es the OHOSP program which encourages people to save money for their first home," said the minister. He further added that he will introâ€" duce legislation in 1994 that will extend the program indefinitely. As‘ of October of 1993, over 375,000 plans had been opened, resulting in over 200,000 home purâ€" chases. Individuals and households have received over $101â€"million in OHOSP tax credits. ‘z1; ‘uer ‘lengeg ‘ellmjeo ay1 jeoy â€" Lf No Qufl(@u AZaJ ‘ ! 2â€"' J q . ; ooo i enc .. ... s s d t efi t uit } IT‘S GOOD TO KNOW SOMEONE WHO KNOWS â€" ij Ssn §25â€"1171 2448 LAKESHORE RD. W., OAKVILLE _ i glige Abprecentative Goodbye landlord. New Listing. PAMELA â€" BROHM* 825â€"1171/827â€"0955