We are back with our industry updates, sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis as a means to keep UrbanToronto readers in the loop. We are covering updates related to rules, regulations, and shutdowns that are being enforced as a result of the global pandemic that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto. 

In today's report: Ontario Building New Long-Term Care Home in Vaughan; City answers questions about Vaughan’s planning process; More vacant properties slated for demolition as Hamilton LRT project moves ahead; and more news:

Looking south from Waterfront Innovation Centre, image by UT Forum contributor evandyk

Government notices and announcements:

Ontario Building New Long-Term Care Home in Vaughan

Ontario Cautiously Lifting Capacity Limits in Select Settings

Q & A: City answers questions about Vaughan’s planning process

Brampton Transit recognized with Environmental Sustainability award from Canadian Urban Transit Association

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Metrolinx: Moving the needle on Kitchener Line GO Expansion as shorter travel times start to become reality

Metrolinx: More vacant properties slated for demolition as Hamilton LRT project moves ahead

ULI Toronto: Concord’s CityPlace: End in sight for 25-year development odysseyWill open in a new window

 

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