Milton, Ontario

So for a class assignment we had to do an assignment we had to do a case study on a sustainable community. So my group chose the town of Milton in Ontario. Milton came up with something called an "eco village". A region of their community consisting of water saving mechanisms, parks, biking lanes and paths, pedestrian friendly roads, houses that are within shopping areas, and many other things. Their plan was of course one great initiative but did everything or even most of the plan actually come into action? We found only bits of information of the success of the project. You need a housing company willing to build these kinds of neighborhoods, and of course you need people who are willing to live within these homes. I think everyone has that whole suburb picture in their head when it comes to getting married and raising a family. Two cars in the garage, hop on the highway to drive 30 minuts to get to work. How do we convince people that for our communities in general to be healthier, we all have to change! If a sustainability isn't what people want, it will not happen.

I previously had it in my head that I would live in that house in the suburbs with the two car garage, but I dont think that is even what I want anymore. Seems to be much more valuable to have different things. Employment close to home, ways of getting around town without a car, and neighbours who feel the same way. This is now what I feel would be better off. If everyone else felt this way, I'm sure there would be more communities like this.