UtakataNoAnnex
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It's apparent that in Doug's world view is that developers are altruistic entities that will provide housing for everyone if they only allow the market forces dictate that even more... /ptpptptptp!!!
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DSCToronto
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Others may know of this but I just saw it today, the Toronto info seems bit out of date (2021) but the presentation of it is interestingly done.
Curbcut, a user-friendly, publicly accessible housing data platform co-founded by McGill professors David Wachsmuth and Kevin Manaugh is receiving federal funding to expand nationwide.
The platform offers Canadians unprecedented access to data on such urban sustainability indicators as land surface temperatures, which indicate heat islands; bike path accessibility; and “green alleys,” urban spaces transformed by local residents into green, pedestrian-friendly areas.
It integrates this with other datasets – such as Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) vacancy rates and census results – to produce an accessible, interactive map. In so doing, the platform makes crucial urban sustainability insights available to the public, municipal governments, urban planners, researchers and community organizations. Since its launch in 2022, Curbcut has expanded to eight cities across Canada.
A national initiative
Next, thanks to almost $500,000 in federal funding, the Curbcut team will expand the project nation-wide. Launching in 2026 and to be called the Canadian Housing Observatory (CHO), the national initiative is expected to improve access to housing data across the country. Unlike traditional repositories, CHO will feature user-friendly visualizations, dynamic mapping tools and educational resources, making complex data easy to interpret and apply. and educational resources, making complex data easy to interpret and apply.
“The CHO tackles a core challenge in housing data: making fragmented, complex datasets accessible and actionable,” said Manaugh, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography. “Whether it’s identifying affordability gaps or uncovering patterns in housing dynamics, the platform will provide a new resource for understanding and improving Canada’s housing landscape.”
Manaugh co-led, with Wachsmuth, Associate Professor in the School of Urban Planning and Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance, an through the McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative. Curbcut was born from that project.
“CHO is not only a repository, but a platform for engagement and knowledge building,” said Maxime Bélanger De Blois, Head of Technology and Data of Curbcut and M.Sc. (Urban Planning)’21. “By prioritizing accessibility, inclusivity, and performance, the CHO challenges the notion that data is only for experts.”
Curbcut’s development has been supported by collaborations with Statistics Canada, CMHC and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
“Ultimately, the CHO isn’t just about better data, it’s about fostering collaboration, sparking dialogue and building a shared understanding of housing challenges,” said Wachsmuth.
Curbcut, a user-friendly, publicly accessible housing data platform co-founded by McGill professors David Wachsmuth and Kevin Manaugh is receiving federal funding to expand nationwide.
The platform offers Canadians unprecedented access to data on such urban sustainability indicators as land surface temperatures, which indicate heat islands; bike path accessibility; and “green alleys,” urban spaces transformed by local residents into green, pedestrian-friendly areas.
It integrates this with other datasets – such as Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) vacancy rates and census results – to produce an accessible, interactive map. In so doing, the platform makes crucial urban sustainability insights available to the public, municipal governments, urban planners, researchers and community organizations. Since its launch in 2022, Curbcut has expanded to eight cities across Canada.
A national initiative
Next, thanks to almost $500,000 in federal funding, the Curbcut team will expand the project nation-wide. Launching in 2026 and to be called the Canadian Housing Observatory (CHO), the national initiative is expected to improve access to housing data across the country. Unlike traditional repositories, CHO will feature user-friendly visualizations, dynamic mapping tools and educational resources, making complex data easy to interpret and apply. and educational resources, making complex data easy to interpret and apply.
“The CHO tackles a core challenge in housing data: making fragmented, complex datasets accessible and actionable,” said Manaugh, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography. “Whether it’s identifying affordability gaps or uncovering patterns in housing dynamics, the platform will provide a new resource for understanding and improving Canada’s housing landscape.”
Manaugh co-led, with Wachsmuth, Associate Professor in the School of Urban Planning and Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance, an through the McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative. Curbcut was born from that project.
“CHO is not only a repository, but a platform for engagement and knowledge building,” said Maxime Bélanger De Blois, Head of Technology and Data of Curbcut and M.Sc. (Urban Planning)’21. “By prioritizing accessibility, inclusivity, and performance, the CHO challenges the notion that data is only for experts.”
Curbcut’s development has been supported by collaborations with Statistics Canada, CMHC and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
“Ultimately, the CHO isn’t just about better data, it’s about fostering collaboration, sparking dialogue and building a shared understanding of housing challenges,” said Wachsmuth.
DSCToronto
Superstar
Just got this through before the election call!
Today, Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Julie Dabrusin, Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York) to announce federal commitments to build more homes and address homelessness in Toronto.
Building more rental homes faster
In a landmark partnership with the City of Toronto, the federal government has announced $2.55 billion in low-cost financing to unlock 4,831 rental homes including a minimum of 1,075 affordable rental homes. The City is also investing approximately $234.83 million in financial incentives such as relief from development charges, fees and property taxes.
The financing, delivered through the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP) and administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), responds to requests from Toronto City Council that the federal government provide the City with low-cost loans to support the delivery of a range of affordable and purpose-built rental homes.
The federal government has set aside up to $7.3 billion in ACLP low-cost financing over three years, conditional on securing required financial support from the Government of Ontario. The City has requested the provincial government to partner on expanding the Purpose-built Rental Housing Incentives stream and support more rental homes get built faster.
Through the newly announced ACLP low-cost loans, the City will be able to advance the delivery of seven rental housing projects that are set to start construction by the end of 2026 and have at least 20 per cent affordable rental homes. This includes several projects approved in December 2024 under the Purpose-Built Rental Housing Incentives stream as well as Housing Now projects that create mixed-used housing on transit-oriented, City-owned land. The financing will support:
- 1,267 rental homes at Quayside. This complements the recent $975 million federal, provincial and City investment to complete enabling infrastructure to support 14,200 new homes along Toronto’s waterfront at Quayside and Ookwemin Minising.
- 1,226 rental homes at 49 Ontario St.
- 767 rental homes at 50 Wilson Heights Blvd.
- 705 rental homes at 777 Victoria Park Ave.
- 370 rental homes at 250 Wincott Dr.
- 341 rental homes at 26 Gilder Dr.
- 155 rental homes at 3379-3385 Lawrence Ave. E.
Today, Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Julie Dabrusin, Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York) to announce federal commitments to build more homes and address homelessness in Toronto.
Building more rental homes faster
In a landmark partnership with the City of Toronto, the federal government has announced $2.55 billion in low-cost financing to unlock 4,831 rental homes including a minimum of 1,075 affordable rental homes. The City is also investing approximately $234.83 million in financial incentives such as relief from development charges, fees and property taxes.
The financing, delivered through the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP) and administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), responds to requests from Toronto City Council that the federal government provide the City with low-cost loans to support the delivery of a range of affordable and purpose-built rental homes.
The federal government has set aside up to $7.3 billion in ACLP low-cost financing over three years, conditional on securing required financial support from the Government of Ontario. The City has requested the provincial government to partner on expanding the Purpose-built Rental Housing Incentives stream and support more rental homes get built faster.
Through the newly announced ACLP low-cost loans, the City will be able to advance the delivery of seven rental housing projects that are set to start construction by the end of 2026 and have at least 20 per cent affordable rental homes. This includes several projects approved in December 2024 under the Purpose-Built Rental Housing Incentives stream as well as Housing Now projects that create mixed-used housing on transit-oriented, City-owned land. The financing will support:
- 1,267 rental homes at Quayside. This complements the recent $975 million federal, provincial and City investment to complete enabling infrastructure to support 14,200 new homes along Toronto’s waterfront at Quayside and Ookwemin Minising.
- 1,226 rental homes at 49 Ontario St.
- 767 rental homes at 50 Wilson Heights Blvd.
- 705 rental homes at 777 Victoria Park Ave.
- 370 rental homes at 250 Wincott Dr.
- 341 rental homes at 26 Gilder Dr.
- 155 rental homes at 3379-3385 Lawrence Ave. E.
Northern Light
Superstar
The latest track of the various HousingNow TO projects:
Northern Light
Superstar
I'm going to put this tender here and openly ask.....'Does anyone think this is a good use of money?" I don't see how it helps house someone who isn't housed.
Clearly senior management in the City doesn't value affordable housing based on how many project delays and excuses they brook.
Clearly senior management in the City doesn't value affordable housing based on how many project delays and excuses they brook.
Northern Light
Superstar
A quick item here in the form an article in The Star about the non-profit housing industry in Toronto having a modest uptick.
www.thestar.com
The article spends a good deal of time exploring the project at 140 The Queensway before branching out to the more general situation.
From the article.............this is the buried lede:
@HousingNowTO don't always agree, but on the sorry state of progress noted above, we're in complete agreement. The scale of improvement in delivery required here is immense.
Non-profit housing construction is gaining ground in Toronto — and the collapse of condo construction is helping
The collapse of condo construction has allowed non-profit developers to gain ground. Here’s how.
www.thestar.com
The article spends a good deal of time exploring the project at 140 The Queensway before branching out to the more general situation.
From the article.............this is the buried lede:
@HousingNowTO don't always agree, but on the sorry state of progress noted above, we're in complete agreement. The scale of improvement in delivery required here is immense.
Northern Light
Superstar
Just before the election, the province approved a host of employment area conversions in the Official Plan (Toronto's) that it had been sitting on for ages.
When they did so, they modified wording the City had insisted on mandating affordable housing in exchange for the conversions, and replacing the word 'required' with 'encouraged'.
In this piece in The Star, the latter spends some time trying to figure out who lobbied for the change........(don't think too hard)......
www.thestar.com
From the above:
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Sigh............
When they did so, they modified wording the City had insisted on mandating affordable housing in exchange for the conversions, and replacing the word 'required' with 'encouraged'.
In this piece in The Star, the latter spends some time trying to figure out who lobbied for the change........(don't think too hard)......
Ford government scrapped Toronto affordable housing requirements after pushback from three REITs, documents show
Rules requiring affordable housing were rewritten by the Doug Ford government after at least two REITs warned the quotas could result in no new housing built at all.
www.thestar.com
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Sigh............
Northern Light
Superstar
A good story over at CBC takes another look at the Vienna model of affordable housing where over 1/2 of all City residents live in a social housing building. It also discusses, more briefly, other European models for housing
affordability, and how they might be brought to Canada.
affordability, and how they might be brought to Canada.
Northern Light
Superstar
I'll put this here first.
For those of you who don't know David Brown, he is the owner of Fearless Meats in the east end of the old City.
He's a great guy. The place, for simplicity's sake is a burger joint. Though that understates his role in the community substantially.
He has long had a policy that anyone who came in and said they were hungry, and couldn't afford food would get a free meal.
That, of course, while nice, is a small solution to a symptom, not one that treats the problem. But Dave has never been shy about wanting to solve the bigger issues.
So this, ran across my social:
I will use this information to set up a project thread.
@Paclo
@HousingNowTO
For the record, I have no business ties to Dave, nor are we 'friends' beyond having met in passing.
But his track record is consistent. I was suspicious at one point of what might seem like self-promotion.
To be clear, he does get positive attention and business out of his good works; and that's how it should be, from my perspective.
Why can't you make money being responsible and kind?
For those of you who don't know David Brown, he is the owner of Fearless Meats in the east end of the old City.
He's a great guy. The place, for simplicity's sake is a burger joint. Though that understates his role in the community substantially.
He has long had a policy that anyone who came in and said they were hungry, and couldn't afford food would get a free meal.
That, of course, while nice, is a small solution to a symptom, not one that treats the problem. But Dave has never been shy about wanting to solve the bigger issues.
So this, ran across my social:
I will use this information to set up a project thread.
@Paclo
@HousingNowTO
For the record, I have no business ties to Dave, nor are we 'friends' beyond having met in passing.
But his track record is consistent. I was suspicious at one point of what might seem like self-promotion.
To be clear, he does get positive attention and business out of his good works; and that's how it should be, from my perspective.
Why can't you make money being responsible and kind?
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Northern Light
Superstar
Looooonng Day over at Planning and Housing.
The item advancing 6 shelter sites has 69 deputants speaking.
The item advancing 6 shelter sites has 69 deputants speaking.
ADRM
Senior Member
The Eggspectation across the street is serving as a veritable staging ground for deputants...
Northern Light
Superstar
Item just passed w/no significant alterations.
Bradford and Crisanti made a nuisance of themselves but were out voted every time.
Nuniziata put forward something not harmful that gave her a fig leaf w/the grumpy set.
It passed.
Item as amended passed.
* Edit to add
Councillor Perks was last to speak, and Gord was good today. He tongue-lashed at Councillors who were irresponsible in telling constituents that if you yell loud enough you can stop a shelter, saying its not so, and that's not the way to lead.
He provided the example of Dunn house in his own ward, where he assisted in setting up positive links between the facility, its residents and the community.
He also shared that his sister, now deceased was once homeless and relied on the shelter system for a time.
Personal, but professional. Gord at his best.
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christiesplits
Senior Member
I know Perks isn't everyone's cup of tea, but he's always a strong performer on the council and committee floor. A very good chair, too, who is knowledgeable of the rules and puts nervous deputants at ease.
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Northern Light
Superstar
A member motion at Council next week will seek to reduce development charges on some developments as large as sixplexes in order to incent their creation.
Northern Light
Superstar
All 120 PMSTAs approved. ? (see post by @HousingNowTO below)
Inclusionary zoning remains.
news.ontario.ca
From the above:
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Waiting on a backgrounder to see if the proving tweaked anything.
Inclusionary zoning remains.
Ontario Newsroom
news.ontario.ca
From the above:
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Waiting on a backgrounder to see if the proving tweaked anything.
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