News and Updates

Public encouraged to share views about draft policy aimed at increasing Toronto's supply of affordable housing

The City of Toronto is hosting public consultations starting Monday to obtain input on a new policy that would create mixed-income housing by requiring new residential developments to include affordable housing units, also known as inclusionary zoning.

The use of an inclusionary zoning policy creates inclusive communities by providing affordable housing that keeps pace with the growth of new market housing, resulting in neighbourhoods that offer housing options for a range of incomes and households across the city. Inclusionary zoning, one policy solution to help address Toronto's housing needs, is geared to low- and moderate-income households earning roughly between $35,000 and $88,500 a year, depending on household size.

Residents invited to share ideas about electric vehicles in Toronto

The City of Toronto invites Torontonians to share their thoughts about actions that the City can take to support the adoption of electric vehicles in Toronto. Input from the consultation will help inform the development of the City's Electric Mobility Strategy.

The electrification of vehicles is one of the key strategies identified in the City's TransformTO climate action strategy to meet Toronto's target of an 80 per cent reduction in local greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To achieve that target, 100 per cent of vehicles in Toronto must transition to low- or zero-carbon energy by 2050. Vehicles generate about one-third of the total emissions in Toronto today.

Tenants in Toronto's Leslieville fight 'renoviction'

June 10, 2019 By Joanna Lavoie, Toronto.com Like scores of tenants across Toronto, those living at 245 Logan Ave. are feeling the squeeze of gentrification. Back in October, the 20-unit apartment building in Leslieville was sold to 2653526 Ontario Ltd. Since then, the tenants we spoke to allege the new owner offered renters up to $5,000 to leave. The tenants estimate about half

Inclusionary Zoning Policy Consultation

On May 28, 2019, Planning and Housing Committee directed that proposed Official Plan policy directions for inclusionary zoning be endorsed as the basis for consultation and requested City Planning staff to report back in Q4 2019 with the findings from the consultation, the results of any further analysis, and prepare recommended Official Plan inclusionary zoning policies.

City of Toronto and TTC launch public information campaign and consultation on transit review

A public information campaign and public consultation on the Realignment of Transit Responsibilities Review will launch today.

The City is holding public information meetings where you can learn more about the transit review, ask questions and share your comments.. More information can be found at: http://www.toronto.ca/transitreview.

Thursday, June 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Analysis: Are Toronto's parks going to the dogs?

June 3, 2019 By Joanna Lavoie, Toronto.com From people letting their dogs run illegally off-leash, to pet owners who don't clean up after their dogs after they do their business, coupled with a lack of green space that is sometimes inaccessible and unsafe, it’s no wonder dog owners and non-pet people are having a hard time getting along. Back in April, a scuffle broke out in the CityPlace

Special Committee on Governance Consultations - Share your ideas for decision making in Toronto

In addition to the formal Special Committee on Governance meetings, the City is holding public sessions, launching an online survey and creating a self-guided kit for residents or organizations who want to host their own discussions to gather ideas for the Special Committee.

The goal of the consultation is to support residents who want to:

• learn about City Council’s governance, including how the City and Council identifies issues, engages the public and makes decisions,

Residents of Leslieville apartment building accuse their landlord of 'renoviction'

May 29, 2019 Taylor Simmons, CBC

Tenants in a Leslieville apartment building say they're facing renoviction — a growing practice where landlords evict tenants so they can renovate units and charge higher rents — after a new landlord took over their building in October.

Polina Palazova said she received formal notice last month stating she'd have to leave her apartment at 245 Logan Ave. for rewiring work.

Local students make pitch for more Accessible Pedestrian Signals in Leslieville

May 28th, 2019 Beach Metro News

Two local students are calling for six Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) to be placed in the Leslieville area to help  seniors stay safe.

Dalia Amer and Maddie Dick made a presentation to last week’s Toronto and East York Community Council meeting calling for the APS systems to be installed at a number of locations including Queen Street East, Gerrard Street East, Carlaw Avenue and Greenwood Avenue.

Bill 108: Changes to Ontario’s Planning System

The Province’s Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act Opens in new window, passed First Reading in the Ontario Legislature on May 2, 2019. This Bill seeks to amend 13 different statutes Opens in new window that impact municipalities and land use planning processes.

Some of the changes proposed through Bill 108 will affect the planning and financial tools to support new development in communities across Toronto (growth pays for growth) that the City uses to provide: