Inclusionary zoning and affordable housing

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LORINC: Is Toronto missing the middle or missing the mark on housing?

July 7, 2020 | By John Lorinc

LORINC: Is Toronto missing the middle or missing the mark on housing? - Spacing Toronto

A thought experiment: Imagine Toronto is a big city experiencing a housing affordability crisis and steadily worsening polarization. Municipal officials find themselves seized of the issues and decide to act on the problem. They come up with an action plan. Now imagine the people who are most...

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Inclusionary Zoning: Public Consultations Starting October 29 | Mike Layton

Inclusionary Zoning: Public Consultations Starting October 29

The City of Toronto is developing an inclusionary zoning policy that would require new residential developments to include affordable housing units, creating mixed-income housing. Our city is growing and we want to make sure new housing is affordable for those who call Toronto home. Inclusionary zoning is one solution among a range of City initiatives to help address Toronto’s housing needs.

City Planning staff will be hosting three virtual public meetings to consult on draft inclusionary zoning policy and zoning requirements and a proposed definition of affordable rental housing. These meetings will provide an opportunity for you to learn more about inclusionary zoning and share ideas and feedback on how this new affordable housing tool should apply in Toronto.

Details:

• October 29th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Register here·
• November 5th from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Register here
• November 10th from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Register here

For further information you can read the public consultation notice here.