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: Toronto City Council approves mandatory masks or face coverings in apartments and condominiums, City Council votes to adopt recommendations to address financial impacts of COVID-19, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
City Council votes to adopt recommendations to address financial impacts of COVID-19
Toronto City Council approves mandatory masks or face coverings in apartments and condominiums
City of Toronto update on COVID-19
City of Mississauga Preparing to Enter Stage 3 of Province’s Reopening Plan
New Affordable Indigenous Housing in Niagara Region
City of Burlington reinstating downtown parking fees on Aug. 4
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Summit Industrial Income REIT Reports Improved Collection of July 2020 Rents
Interest in Buying A Home Nearly Doubles Among Ontario Renters Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
TCA: The Art of Construction Management Webinar
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.