The Metz (Schneiders site redevelopment)

[danbrotherston]

Interesting to hear of the traffic-impact concerns. Good connections to Ion will be key.

Concerns are from residents.  I give zero credibility to those concerns, traffic concerns are a default complaint by any person about any development.

I'm sure traffic studies will be done, and that'd be worth looking at.

Good connections with ION are key, but another very important key is a good mix of businesses and services in the development along with strong walking/biking connections within and to nearby.  Most trips are not commute trips (which are already more likely to be taken on transit), so ensuring those trips (shopping, appointments, childcare, etc. etc.) can be achieved within the development or easily at nearby businesses is at least as important.