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RESCON cites three issues Ontario should address to boost housing

Building Aug 8, 2022

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) has recently released a three-step proposal to boost the housing supply in Ontario.“There are three critical matters that need to be addressed if we want to reach the goal of…

Construction

Clock now ticking for developers and builders to make good on plans with Sunset Clause

Brock Weir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 9, 2022

THE AURORAN Developers and builders looking for zoning bylaw amendments to break ground in Aurora will have a set period of time to make good on their plans, following a Council decision last week.In a unanimous vote last week, Council…

Real Estate

What Goes into the Cost of a Typical New Home in Metro Vancouver: HAVAN report

Building Mar 1, 2022

The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) released its final 2021 quarterly report ‘What Goes into the Cost of a Typical New Home in Metro Vancouver?’According to the report, consultant fees, financing, business operations, and…

Urban Planning

OREA calls for end to exclusionary single family zoning in high demand areas

Building Sep 29, 2021

The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is calling on the Government of Ontario to cut red tape and build on the successful More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 by ending Ontario's exclusionary single-family zoning rules in high-demand…

Construction

MZOs necessary due to speed of approvals: RESCON

Building Sep 17, 2021

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) has issued a statement voicing it’s disappointed at a recent Ontario Divisional Court ruling which indicates that the provincial government erred in failing to consult the public…

Urban Planning

Ford defends use of development tool as concern mounts over fast tracked projects

The Canadian Press Mar 10, 2021

TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's use of a controversial land planning tool as concerns mount about overuse.The mechanism known as a ministerial zoning order gives the municipal affairs minister power…

Real Estate

Toronto looks at forcing new condo developers to dedicate 10 per cent of residential space to…

Victoria Gibson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sep 23, 2020

TORONTO STARToronto’s chief planner is proposing new condominium developments in parts of the city be required to dedicate 10 per cent of their space to affordable rentals or owned homes and be guaranteed affordable for 99 years.…

Real Estate

Changes to B.C. building code address secondary suites, energy efficiency

The Canadian Press Nov 22, 2019

VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has announced changes to the building code that expand options for secondary suites in multi-family buildings.The change will give local governments the choice to allow secondary suites in…

Building

Zoned Out

Stefan Novakovic Dec 17, 2018

As Toronto’s mushrooming skyline signals explosive growth, much of the city loses population. Can zoning reform reverse the trend and address the deepening housing crisis?

Building

Vancouver councillors move ahead with policy for duplexes on detached home lots

THE CANADIAN PRESS Sep 20, 2018

Vancouver councillors have ended two days of public hearings by voting to allow duplexes in most city neighbourhoods currently restricted to single-family homes.Mayor Gregor Robertson says the decision is another step toward adding homes…

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