Basement-free buildings are better for the future climate; in space-crunched Toronto, debate deepens over what’s more important: parking or affordable housing; big city housing starts near highest levels in 34 years, but questions remain on if it is enough; and other news.

Basement-free buildings are better for the future climate (CBC)

In space-crunched Toronto, debate deepens over what’s more important: parking or affordable housing (The Globe and Mail)

Big city housing starts near highest levels in 34 years. Is it enough? (Global News)

The same name game: Why the new Rogers Stadium (and Rogers Centre, and Rogers Arena) are just a ‘sign of the times’ (The Star)

Weekend need-to-know: Blue Jays last homestand (CityNews)