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Kirk Robinson, the group's founding director, told CBC Hamilton that birds are nesting and now many will have lost their homes. "We've already noticed since they chopped the trees down, we're not getting the birds in our backyard like we usually do." Robinson and MAD member Cynthia Shanahan told CBC Hamilton on Tuesday that the group has been opposed to the development since learning about it in 2020.

Their concerns include the loss of green space and its associated environmental and mental health benefits, and the fear of increased flooding as parts of the land are paved.

While the golf course is not publicly accessible space, the neighbours say it is home to trees, birds and animals, and that landscape is beneficial for nearby residents. 

"Ninety homes are affecting the lives of 4,400 homes," Shanahan said, referring to the broader neighbourhood. 

That's not worth it, she and Robinson said, adding they don't think the construction of 90 homes will meaningfully increase the supply of housing in the city. They also said the homes won't be affordable.