Federal Government launching study on Rouge National Urban Park to understand impacts of development, could postpone Greenbelt plan; following the recent increase in SmartTrack costs, the City could have an opportunity to reevaluate the plan, and come up with a better option; an attempt to revisit the debate on the future of the Gardiner Expressway was stalled by the City, after councillors push for updated cost information; and other news. 

Ottawa launching study that could delay some of Doug Ford’s Greenbelt plans (Toronto Star)

SmartTrack cost hikes provide a chance to reconsider plan: experts (CBC)

'Reckless' rebuild: Attempt to halt Gardiner construction stalled at city hall (CTV News)

How a new business incubator is breaking down barriers in the powerful world of GTA real estate development (Toronto Star)

Creating a 15-minute community in suburbia (Globe and Mail)

Toronto named one of the best destinations for solo travellers (CityNews)

Josh Matlow confirms he’s running for mayor (Toronto Star)

Canada’s annual inflation rate eases more than expected to 5.2% in February (Globe and Mail)

We are heading toward IPCC's 1.5 C threshold of warming, but all is not lost (CBC)

High rents show need for city’s housing strategy (Toronto Star)

The good, the sad and the unaffordable: Saving for a home down payment in Canada’s big cities (Globe and Mail)

Queen’s Park politicians want ‘gaping loophole’ on gift-giving closed (Global News)