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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: more openings announced as GTA municipalities enter phase 2 of reopening, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing taking steps to resume Planning Act timelines suspended due to the COVID-19, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
Mayor Bevilacqua launches the new Ready Resilient and Resourceful Committee
Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19
Canada and Ontario support improved cycling and public transit infrastructure for Guelph residents
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to July 15
Canada and Ontario invest in public transit infrastructure for Peterborough residents
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Metrolinx brings in new cleaning measures as customers return to transit this summer
Bringing Back Our Sports and Entertainment Districts
ULI Toronto: Webinar: Residential Building Design & Wellbeing - Lessons Learned from COVID-19
The Builders Voice - From the Ground Up: Insights from Builders: June 25
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.
