This is an UrbanToronto industry update sharing information and status updates from around the industry as a means to keep our readers in the loop. We are covering updates related to rules, regulations, and changes that are being made as a result of the pandemic that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto.
In today's report: City of Toronto issues Open Door Program call for applications to support building new affordable rental housing; Richmond Hill Takes Aim at Housing Affordability; City of Hamilton reaches historic $2 billion in building permits for 2021; and more news:
Government notices and announcements:
City of Brampton launches refreshed CityDashboard
Request for Qualifications Issued for Next Generation Transaction Management Services
Do You Have a Spare Room Available? Partner with Peel HomeShare
City of Hamilton reaches historic $2 billion in building permits for 2021
Help plan for future outdoor sports facilities in Vaughan
What’s your vision for Vaughan?
City of Toronto celebrates completion of the Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration in Etobicoke
Progress being made on the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan
City lays groundwork for expanding housing options to meet the needs of growing city
Ontario Takes Next Step to Build the Bradford Bypass
Richmond Hill Takes Aim at Housing Affordability
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
BILD: GTA NEW HOME SALES STRONG IN OCTOBER, SINGLE-FAMILY INVENTORY AT NEAR-HISTORIC LOW
Metrolinx: Metrolinx virtual open house will give update on Davenport Diamond Greenway
Metrolinx: Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario release statement on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project
Metrolinx: What is the Hurontario LRT project? Find out in this new video
CBRE: Survey: Renewed Optimism from Real Estate Lenders is Poised to Boost Investment Activity in 2022
RESCON: RESCON says it is vital that housing and immigration remain on government radar
TAS: TAS partners with Woodbourne on 1,000,000 square foot mixed-use campus in downtown Toronto
RioCan REIT: RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust appoints John Ballantyne to Chief Operating Officer
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