More thought is now going into how Toronto’s saturated supply of office buildings in the Downtown Core can be converted into residential buildings to ease the housing crisis; new information has come to light on the development of Rail Deck Park, with plans for over 6,000 units suggesting it would be more tower than park; following the decision to breakup the Peel Region, Niagara Region could be next up, as Province explores other possible candidates for dissolution; and other news.
Fancy living in a c-suite? The potential of empty offices to ease the housing crisis (Toronto Star)
9 condo towers, 6,000+ units planned for ill-fated Rail Deck Park site (CBC)
Niagara Region on province’s list for potential dissolution following review (Global News)
Young adults investing in income properties ahead of their own homes, report finds (Toronto Star)
Art deco walls, a ‘temple of books’ and other gems you won’t want to miss at Doors Open Toronto (CBC)
How this Guelph condo building is getting ready for an EV revolution (Toronto Star)
Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature control (Globe and Mail)
Struggling to return to the office? You’re not alone, new study shows (CityNews)
Three mayoral debates in one day, six long hours, and one surprising winner (Toronto Star)
Major fire at heritage building in Montreal sends plumes of smoke into downtown (CTV News)
Province has provided Caledon opportunity to plan its own destiny, says Mayor Annette Groves on dissolution of Peel region (Toronto Star)