Richard Lyall
Richard Lyall is president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON). He has represented the building industry in Ontario since 1991. Contact him at media@rescon.com.
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Industry Profiles
Toronto Wanting To Build Rentals Is Admirable, But Lacking In Know-How
To build 65,000 units, the City of Toronto must start producing 11,000 units a year for the next six years. That’s a tall order, in and of itself. But to become their own builder-developer is another thing entirely.
Insiders
Our Housing Crisis Is At A Crossroads, And Cities Must Do More
To make inroads in the housing crisis plaguing our cities, we must focus squarely on systemic issues, particularly at the municipal level.
Insiders
More Can Be Done To Fix Canada's Housing Crisis, But The Feds Need To Act Now
The housing crisis has been widely discussed by the federal government, but what's needed is a dramatic increase in home-building efforts.
Insiders
If You Build It: Ontario’s Housing Crisis Needs Quick Action, Even Quicker Approvals
Ontario's home building approval processes have not improved, and urgent action is needed on this front now, not tomorrow.
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Steps Must Be Taken To Address Ontario's Shortage Of Planners
Ontario is experiencing a shortage of urban planners, but ensuring there are enough is essential to move the needle on housing.
Toronto
Toronto's Housing Crisis: Some Mayoral Candidates Get It, Others Certainly Do Not
The Toronto housing crisis is a problem we must solve. Judging by the mayoral race debate, some leaders get it, but many still do not.
Industry Profiles
Building Multiplexes Is a Good Start, But It's No Silver Bullet
Plenty of work remains to be done to make meaningful inroads into the housing supply crisis, but allowing more multiplexes will help.
Industry Profiles
Lip Service Won't Solve The Housing Crisis, We Need Collective Action
A lasting fix for Ontario's housing supply crisis requires all three levels of government and the industry to get on the same page.
Industry Profiles
Harnessing the Power of Digital Twins Will Give Ontario a Leg Up on Housing
Digital twins have taken on increased importance as we are going to have to figure out ways to build better and quicker in Ontario.
Industry Profiles
More Prefabricated Homes Needed If We Want to Tame Ontario's Supply Crisis
In light of Ontario's current housing supply crisis, we should be embracing innovative prefabricated homes as a solution.
Industry Profiles
Lowering Exorbitant Development Charges Is The Right Move For Ontario
Development charges are out of control, and removing them for affordable and non-profit housing is the right course of action for Ontario.
Insiders
Abuse of Heritage Designations Stalls Legitimate Residential Development
For too long, heritage designations have been used as a cover for NIMBY activity, writes RESCON President Richard Lyall.
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