Facing heavy criticism over the planned relocation of the Science Centre and demolition of the building, Doug Ford says the site will be redeveloped with a school or community centre; Victor Doyle, the architect of the Greenbelt, comments on the value of the protected land, and the harm that development could cause; with development fees reduced, Toronto City Staff warn that the housing plan could stall out if Ontario doesn’t provide make-up funding; and other news.
Doug Ford says Science Centre site will get school or community centre (Toronto Star)
Original architect of the Ontario Greenbelt shares the impact of development (CityNews)
Toronto’s affordable housing plan could stall if Ontario doesn’t fill gap created by Bill 23: report (CBC)
Mark Saunders says he cares about ‘public safety.’ So why is he gunning for bike lanes? (Toronto Star)
Premier Doug Ford defends ‘spectacular’ Ontario Place plans, open to releasing business case (Globe and Mail)
Union Station platform construction project to facilitate better GO Transit service progressing (CityNews)
Canada to get 2,000 high-speed public electric vehicle chargers — with Toronto a potential key point of expansion (Toronto Star)
Ford says there’s ‘no public money’ in Ontario Place spa deal, won’t speak on taxpayer costs at site (CP24)
Downtown construction work on Lake Shore to impact drivers for two weeks (City News)
Toronto should declare a homelessness emergency, city council committee says (CBC)
Soaring rental rates mean a place to call home with roommates can cost $1,000 or more per person (Globe and Mail)
Company behind Ontario Place spa ‘working furiously’ to address criticism (Global News)