Posts Filed Under: housing

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With Toronto’s low vacancy rate, we need more rental housing built now

There are proposals for new buildings, but the NIMBY crowd doesn't want them in their neighbourhoods.

By Chris Spoke Jan. 16th, 2:20 pm

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“Rent control vs. housing supply” is the debate landlords and developers want us to have

The key fact of today’s rental market is that the majority of renters cannot afford new-construction apartments.

By Tannara Yelland Oct. 5th, 1:00 pm

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Public Works: What Toronto can learn about cohousing from Quebec

Community members replace the role of private developer to construct a new lifestyle.

By Emily Macrae Sep. 12th, 2:30 pm

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Are Laneway Suites a Solution to Toronto’s Housing Crisis?

"There are thousands of opportunities to build small, one-family units along laneways.”

By Erin Davis Jul. 5th, 4:30 pm

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Anger is An Appropriate Response to Poverty and Death on Toronto Streets

What does it say about our city? While some Torontonians make millions off a skyrocketing housing market, homeless deaths have nearly doubled.

By Joe Mihevc Jun. 27th, 11:30 am

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The YIMBY Movement is Taking Off

With more people priced out of the real estate market, some young people are calling for more housing options.

By Chris Spoke Jun. 9th, 9:00 am

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Toronto’s New Apartment Bylaw Aims to Protect Tenants and Crack Down On Bad Landlords

Also, councillors vote to support MPP Peter Tabuns' move to increase rent protections in Ontario.

By Neville Park Mar. 30th, 9:45 am

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Pressure Builds on Ontario Liberals for Urgently-Needed Rent Controls

Although there's few details, Ontario's housing minister vows that legislation is on the way.

By Tannara Yelland Mar. 29th, 6:50 pm

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Artificially Low Property Taxes Are Bad for the Health of Toronto Residents

Two Toronto doctors say the cuts made in the 2017 City Budget will put vulnerable residents at risk.

By Dr. Stephen Hwang and Dr. Ketan Shankardass Mar. 12th, 8:31 pm

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Toronto’s New Budget is Bad for Affordable Housing

The City is failing to fund measures that could improve housing quality and stability.

By Tannara Yelland Feb. 7th, 11:00 am

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Why Regent Park’s Revitalization Needs $108 Million More to Keep Going

The Toronto Budget Committee has recommended funding new debt for the initiative to carry on.

By Alex McKeen Feb. 6th, 11:00 am

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Mayors Work to Secure Housing Funding, But Is it Enough?

Toronto needs $1.7 billion for social housing capital repairs alone.

By Tannara Yelland Jan. 30th, 9:30 am

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Rosedale NIMBYs Push Back Against Four-Storey Condo

Here's why it shouldn't be so controversial.

By Sean Marshall Jan. 26th, 11:45 am

How Accessibility-Focused Housing Design Benefits Everyone

Two years ago, changes to the Ontario Building Code upped accessibility requirements for multiunit residential buildings.

By Emily Macrae Jan. 24th, 9:00 am

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A Foreign Homebuyer Tax is Just One Option for Tackling Toronto’s Rising Home Prices

Councillor Jim Karygiannis thinks a foreign buyer tax could be a solution to Toronto's rising housing prices.

By Torontoist Jan. 12th, 5:39 pm

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Collecting Data on Toronto’s Homeless Deaths is Long Overdue

It's also about time that we address the City's accompanying housing challenges.

By David Hains Jan. 11th, 4:30 pm

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A Development Proposal for Jarvis and Gerrard Will Spare “Hooker Harvey’s”

The Toronto landmark lives on.

By Madeline Smith Jan. 4th, 4:45 pm

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Inclusionary Zoning is Almost Here, But There’s Much More Work to be Done

A handful of recent legislative victories give affordable housing advocates the sense of hard-won momentum, but progress shouldn't stop now.

By Tannara Yelland Dec. 16th, 6:43 pm