I met Councillor Schau a couple of months ago.  Unfortunately, I did not talk to her ‘on the record’.  I intended to, but we chatted for a couple of hours and then I had to head back for work.  I never really got a chance to ask her to be ‘on the record’.

She pointed something out that was interesting.  As most of you know (if you’ve been reading my rants), I am a big fan of an urban plan that keeps Milton a low-rise (or a low-mid rise) community (outside of core urban areas around Go station(s) of course). 

I had always wondered about why cities go with creating high density ‘nodes’ (putting buildings on major intersections). She clarified that it was to optimize transit.  It does make sense.  I still don’t like it for Milton though.

Fortunately, there are alternatives.  Sustainable Urban Development Association has a detailed report called Newburg that Councillor Schau sent me.  It’s interesting and thought-provoking.  I will blog about it later. However, you may want to check out the Newburg project in the mean time.  We will discuss it later. 

Episode 2 of my ‘Coffee Chat’ series. This time I met Mike Cluett.

I chatted with Colin Best, our Local and Regional Councillor. Colin is one of the most passionate people I know. Colin Best not only works and lives in Milton, he was actually born and raised in the town as well. As a result, he approaches Milton-related issues with a passion that’s unmatched. He has been a local or regional councillor since 1980 (with some gaps in between).

Follow the link to read more.

I am starting a new section on my blog where I’ll chat with fellow Miltonians about the town. It will be updated every Monday.  My first guest was our Regional and Local Councillor, Colin Best.  Councillor Best is one of the most passionate people I have ever met.  He is genuinely helpful and highly approachable, two traits rare in politicians (in non-election years at least). 

Please check back on Tuesday the 14th for the transcript of my first coffee chat with Councillor Best.