Residents say infrastructure first, growth second

Water streams from a storm drain filled with rainwater, highlighting urban infrastructure amid greenery in a park during a rainy day. Rodney residents have delivered a familiar message to Rodney Local Board (RLB) – stop allowing growth to race ahead of the roads and transport, services and community facilities needed to support it. Feedback on the draft RLB Plan 2026 shows transport and community infrastructure among the dominant concerns, with residents frustrated that development is occurring before supporting infrastructure is in place. The three-year plan will guide local board decisions o...