Everyone wants new parks, courts and recreation facilities. Few want to talk about the long-term cost of maintaining them. As Richmond Hill debates more pickleball courts, a bigger municipal question is emerging: can cities still afford to keep saying yes?
Richmond Hill says the East Beaver Creek plan is about housing and modernization. But is the city taking on more long-term infrastructure liability than taxpayers can realistically sustain? An opinion on why incremental growth may be smarter than another massive urban megaproject.
A mayoral trip abroad isn’t usually linked to traffic—but maybe it should be. David West’s Germany visit could help Richmond Hill not just economically, but in a surprising way: fewer commutes, and less congestion.
Despite being the level of government closest to daily life, municipal elections tend to attract lower voter turnout than provincial or federal races. This pattern… Why Do Fewer People Vote in Municipal Elections?
Richmond Hill’s housing debate often jumps from detached homes straight to high-rise towers—but what about everything in between?
“Missing middle” housing—like duplexes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings—offers a quieter way to grow: more homes, without the scale of towers.
It’s not about choosing sides. It’s about expanding options.
Rising gas prices are squeezing households—but history shows they can also push cities toward less car-dependent futures.