The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts to what have been booming real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis. 

In today's report; City of Toronto ActiveTO cycling network plan proposes 40 kilometres of expanded and accelerated routes, TCHC and Waterfront Toronto hold virtual Design Review Panel meetings, and more news from the COVID-19 front.

Toronto skyline, image by Forum contributor globalexpress

Government notices and announcements:

City of Toronto ActiveTO cycling network plan proposes 40 kilometres of expanded and accelerated routes

Eighth Virtual Press Conference: Mississauga’s Latest COVID-19 Update for May 27, 2020

Update: What is open and closed in Vaughan

City of Brampton asks all City employees to be tested for COVID-19 as Ontario Government increases testing capacity at local assessment centres

Ontario Makes it Easier to Conduct Business during COVID-19

Ontario Helps People Impacted by COVID-19 Get Back to Work

Toronto Community Housing Holds Virtual Design Review Panel Meeting

Waterfront Toronto holding Virtual Design Review Panel Meeting

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

BILD Webinar: Selling Virtually - Part 1

No Nosedive Ahead for Canadian Real Estate Prices: RE/MAX

FLATO Developments announces a $1 million gift to improve access to healthcare in Dundalk

Associations jointly call on the Ontario government to enact a moratorium on commercial evictions to protect business and help prevent store closures during the COVID-19 crisis

Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives are encouraged to share tips on what work and events have stopped, what is proceeding, and how their businesses are being affected by the various shutdowns. 

You can share information by emailing us, or by posting in our dedicated Forum thread for industry tips.