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 relevant news and events, as well as any changes that are being made that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto. 

In today's report: Be part of Vaughan’s Official Plan Review; City budget investments prioritize repair and preservation of Hamilton’s community housing units; Toronto City Council adopts ModernTO plan to repurpose eight City-owned sites for affordable housing and city-building benefits; and more news.

Mississauga cranes, image by UT Forum contributor bangkok

Government notices and announcements:

Have Your Say! Participate in Virtual Engagement Sessions Shaping Mississauga

City Building Permits Surge with $2 Billion Issued in 2021

Notice to permanently close a portion of Kerr Street, Dundas

City budget investments prioritize repair and preservation of Hamilton’s community housing units

Notice of Intention to Designate Multiple Properties in Flamborough

Be part of Vaughan’s Official Plan Review

Toronto City Council approves the cycling network plan and extends two temporary ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion projects

Toronto City Council unanimously approves extension of COVID-19 temporary shelter leases to continue to provide safe, indoor space to people experiencing homelessness

Toronto City Council adopts ModernTO plan to repurpose eight City-owned sites for affordable housing and city-building benefits

Government is Protecting Ontario’s Public Lands

Registration Now Open For Richmond Hill City Plan 2041 Virtual Open House

Statutory public meeting for a proposed official plan, zoning by-law amendment and plan of subdivision at 103 Burnhamthorpe Road West for Sixth Oak Inc.

Statutory public meeting for a proposed zoning by-law amendment and plan of subdivision at 1300, 1316, 1326, 1342 and 1350 Bronte Road for Bronte River, LP

Receive up to $500 for a community grant through Love My Neighbourhood program

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

RE/MAX: Canada Housing Market Outlook to 2027

Metrolinx: Finch West LRT marks major milestone as big dig wraps up at Finch West Station

TTC: TTC Board to hold next virtual meeting on April 14

TRREB: TRREB Donates $100K on Behalf of Members to Help Ukraine Humanitarian Needs

TRREB: TRREB Encouraged by Federal Budget Actions to Increase Supply of Housing

RESCON: Residential builders glad housing identified as a priority, but more details are needed

TRBT: Board of Trade Responds to Budget 2022

OREA: Vaughan’s Tania Artenosi Becomes President-Elect of The Ontario Real Estate Association

OREA: Increasing Housing Supply Should Be the Focus of The Government

ACMO: ACMO Issues Reprimand to Larlyn Property Management

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