Approving a multiplex in Toronto was a process that could take years, now, citizens can obtain approval in a matter of days; opening up Toronto’s yellowbelt to multiplexes is a step in the right direction, but more changes of this nature are needed to solve the housing crisis; plans to rebuild the Gardiner Expressway East are moving forward, after years of debate; and other news.
Getting approval to build a multiplex in some Toronto neighbourhoods was a process that could take years. Now it could take days (Toronto Star)
Toronto opens up its neighbourhoods – and it needs to go farther (Globe and Mail)
City council votes to move forward with Gardiner Expressway East plans (CityNews)
City council votes to keep High Park closed to cars on weekends (CBC)
Doug Ford insists Brampton won’t get ‘shafted by Mississauga’ in a Peel Region breakup (Toronto Star)
Canada needs more homes, and maybe fewer offices. Are conversions the answer? (Global News)
Community group tries to keep Kensington buildings out of developers’ hands, but needs $3M to do it (CBC)
Ontario Premier calls Greenbelt design a ‘scam’ (Globe and Mail)
Canada’s largest oilsands companies being investigated over allegations they made false environmental claims (Toronto Star)
Toronto adopts plan to build affordable rental homes in 3 ‘shovel-ready’ sites (CTV News)
Toronto wants province to reimburse TTC for $2.9M needed for Scarborough busway design (CBC)