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 enters Stage 2 of the Province’s reopening, GTA new home market quiet in May, York University hosts virtual ground breaking for new building, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
City of Toronto enters Stage 2 of the Province’s reopening
Mississauga: Temporary Outdoor Restaurant Patios Permitted to Open
City of Brampton statement on confirmed Brampton Transit COVID-19 case
City of Brampton moves into Stage 2 of its safe reopening
City of Brampton launches Patio Brampton program to support local restaurants
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
BILD: GTA new home market quiet in May
RE/MAX Canada: Promise in Areas of Europe, US Gives Canadian Housing Market Hope
York University celebrates the construction of a new School of Continuing Studies twisted building
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.