Policy

Peel Region Votes To Lower Development Charges By 50%
Policy

Peel Region Votes To Lower Development Charges By 50%

​In an effort to spur housing development and make homes in Caledon, Brampton, and Mississauga more affordable.

Policy

Toronto Shies Away From City-Wide Sixplexes, Dilutes Allowances

The move is a significant dilution of the originally recommended city-wide legalization and puts in jeopardy $471 million in federal funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund.

Policy

Coquitlam Unveils New Land Use Plan For Transit-Oriented Areas And Corridors

​The City of Coquitlam is now holding public engagement on its proposed land use plan for Burquitlam and Lougheed Station, as well as southwest shoulder and corridor areas.

Policy

Victoria Unveils Modernized Parking Regulations To Support Development

​Changes the City of Victoria are proposing include removing or reducing minimum parking requirements for different types of housing developments.

Calgary

Calgary Making "Significant Strides" Since Approving Housing Strategy

​The City of Calgary approved its "Home Is Here" housing strategy in September 2023 after a three-day public hearing.

Policy

Is It Time To Tap Into Toronto's 'Tower-In-The-Park' Sites For New Housing?

“Toronto’s tower-in-the-park sites are one of the city’s greatest untapped housing resources,” says one prominent industry player.

Policy

Vancouver Council Rejects Potential Tax Abatement Program For Rental Projects

​The motion was introduced by Rebecca Bligh and was defeated the same week Council approved tweaks to its DCLs and CACs policy for developers.

Policy

"Room To Be More Bold": Why We Need To Expand The FTHB GST Rebate

Because the current rebate is proposed to apply exclusively to first-time home buyers, some point out that its impacts would be muted.

Policy

Burnaby Mayor Pushing Province To Repeal Single Egress Stairway Change

​Mayor of Burnaby Mike Hurley, formerly a fireman, is now one of the larger voices pushing back against the single egress stairways change to the BC Building Code.

Policy

Vancouver Proposing Suite Of Changes To DCLs, CACs To Support Project Viability

​The changes the City of Vancouver has proposed include deferred DCL payments, modifying the payment requirements for CACs, and providing more flexibility with floorplates.

Policy

City-Wide Sixplexes, Apartment Infill On Tomorrow’s Housing Committee Agenda

This month’s Toronto Planning and Housing Committee agenda is all about diversifying and expanding housing options in areas already supported by public infrastructure.

Profiles

Lucy Maloney On The Renters Office, First Month On Vancouver City Council

OneCity Vancouver's ​Lucy Maloney was elected to Vancouver City Council in April and effectively filled the seat vacated by Christine Boyle.

Industrial

Calgary To Boost Industrial Development With New Incentives, Action Plan

The Industrial Action Plan includes a potential development incentive program, streamlined approvals, and updates to land-use and zoning bylaws.