Inclusionary Zoning is the answer for responsible development in Toronto By Mike Layton Development in Toronto is continuing to boom. However, we are not building affordable housing at the same pace as we are luxury condominiums. Our waiting lists for affordable housing continue to grow and we are now above 100,000 names on the active […]
FORUM: Affordable housing is a growing crisis (Dec. 2019)
December 9th, 2019 · Comments Off on FORUM: Affordable housing is a growing crisis (Dec. 2019)
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CHATTER (JUNE 2017): The latest from the OMB
June 30th, 2017 · Comments Off on CHATTER (JUNE 2017): The latest from the OMB
A mediated settlement has been reached regarding the future of 316 Bloor St. W. Representatives from the City of Toronto, the Annex and Harbord Village residents’ associations, and State Building Group (which owns the building) met for two days to address concerns about the developer’s original proposal to raise a 42-storey building on the site. […]
NEWS (APRIL 2017): U of T seeks to expand planning exemption
April 10th, 2017 · Comments Off on NEWS (APRIL 2017): U of T seeks to expand planning exemption
Proposal designates character areas By Brian Burchell The City of Toronto hosted a public meeting to consider expanding the University of Toronto’s exemptions from the Planning Act early last month. Billed as a “pre-application consultation” by the city, it drew community members who questioned the need to broaden the university’s powers. Approved by the city […]