Welcome back to Hello PEI! In this episode, we're diving into Charlottetown's ambitious initiative to tackle the housing crunch by increasing density. The city is rezoning areas from low to medium density, paving the way for more diverse housing options like townhouses, duplexes, and small apartment buildings – a strategic move to avoid a reliance on high-rises.We discuss the ongoing conversation around this rezoning, including resident concerns about increased traffic and how city officials are emphasizing the need for growth while planning to address infrastructure challenges separately. Plus, we explore Charlottetown's goal to encourage development near transit routes to reduce car dependency. We also take a look across the river at a recent development proposal in Stratford, PEI, that was rejected due to non-compliance with environmental zoning rules and a recent purchase of the old downtown Irving station by the City and its potential role in Charlottetown's future.Join us as we unpack these developments shaping the future of Prince Edward Island!#HelloPEI #Charlottetown #PEI #HousingCrisis #UrbanPlanning #Rezoning #AffordableHousing #PrinceEdwardIsland #IrvingStation #StratfordPEI #CommunityDevelopment #TrafficFlow #SustainableDevelopment