Airports Quote by Jane Jacobs
“Expanding the Toronto Island Airport will undermine the downtown's economy and liveability and intensify pollution and smog from Oshawa to Oakville. I urge Torontonians to close down this dangerous Trojan horse and get on with planning constructive and delightful ways of using our magnificent lakeside assets.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Forum on Toronto Development, 2023
Expanding the airport threatens economic health, livability, and environment, urging alternative lake‑centric planning.
In simple terms: Airport growth harms city life and nature.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sustainable lake use.
Themes
urban planning
environment
economy
livability
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- city council meetings
- environmental advocacy
- urban design workshops
Key Concepts
sustainability
pollution
community engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What lake‑based projects could replace airport expansion?
- How can residents influence policy decisions?
A Different Perspective
Economic benefits of the airport may be overstated.
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