What happens when a city-sized development is approved just outside your town—without your input?
Carlin Lutzer sits down with Paul Howarth, a passionate Foothills County resident, to discuss the controversial Highfield & Rowland Acres Area Structure Plans.
Together, they explore how the proposed 16,000-resident development threatens to reshape Okotoks and the surrounding Foothills region—potentially overwhelming local healthcare, emergency services, infrastructure, and public process.
From allegations of poor consultation and procedural irregularities to the political and fiscal motivations behind the project, this episode is a wake-up call for every resident who thought this wasn't their fight.
Tune in to hear why this isn’t just a rural issue—it’s a regional one with ripple effects for everyone.
Listen For:
03:16 Paul’s warning to Okotoks: Why this plan affects you
10:16 Is it really about housing or something more?
14:29 Legal challenges ahead
21:48 Urban tax base vs rural services – a coming clash
29:40 Building for people—or developers?
32:26 Call to action: Speak out before it’s too late
Guest: Paul Howarth
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