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 Council approves changes to regulations for car and bike parking spaces in new developments; Next phase of Hurontario LRT construction set to begin in Brampton; TRREB Calls on City Council to Focus on Expanding Housing Supply instead of New Investor Tax; and more news:

Down by Etobicoke Lakeshore, image by UT Forum contributor 67Cup

Government notices and announcements:

Preserving the Maple Heritage Conservation District

City building advances in Vaughan

City Council requests continued federal and provincial funding for COVID-19 related financial impacts

City Council makes seven ActiveTO cycling network routes permanent, endorses a plan for 100 kilometres of new cycling routes

City Council furthers support for increased housing supply and affordability through a Vacant Home Tax

Toronto City Council approves coordinated traffic plan in preparation for Ontario Line construction

City Council approves changes to regulations for car and bike parking spaces in new developments

Toronto City Council approves extension of COVID-19 bylaws until April 2022

Notice of Consent for Demolition/Removal Application at 17 Lambert Common

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

RE/MAX: Canadian Real Estate Prices Expected to Rise 9.2% in 2022: RE/MAX

Metrolinx: Metrolinx COVID update – From GO-VAXX Bus to where to find pop-up holiday free test kits

Metrolinx: They’re here. Tunnel boring machines for Scarborough Subway Extension and Eglinton Crosstown West Extension arrive

Metrolinx: Next phase of Hurontario LRT construction set to begin in Brampton

TRREB: TRREB Calls on City Council to Focus on Expanding Housing Supply instead of New Investor Tax

Royal LePage: Canada’s national aggregate home price forecast to rise 10.5% by the end of 2022

RESCON: Accelerating climate plan will hamper efforts to build much-needed housing

RESCON: RESCON pleased Toronto council has given green light to revised parking requirements

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