This article reviews the panel discussion hosted by Social Planning Toronto on 21 May 2015 to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by inclusionary zoningf or the City of Toronto . It was attended by over 100 people to hear four panelists: Jennifer Keesmaat (Chief Planner for the City of Toronto), Remo Agostino (Vice-President for the Daniels Corporation), Michael Shapcott (long-time housing and homelessness advocate), and Richard Drdla (affordable housing consultant and inclusionary zoning advocate).
Archives for May 2015
The Toronto Star (5 May 2015): Affordable housing – an obvious fix
May 17, 2015
In this editorial, the Toronto Star called for the Province to pass legislation authorizing the use of inclusionary zoning, describing it as an “essential” and “a long overdue and obvious reform”.
Inclusionary Zoning: Solutions for Below Market Housing
May 12, 2015
Thursday, May 21 from 10-12 pm College Street United Church 452 College Street (College at Bathurst)
A forum to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by an Inclusionary Zoning program for the City of Toronto. It is a proven tool to provide much needed affordable housing.
Moderator: Brian Eng, Board Member, Social Planning Toronto
Speakers:
Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief Planner, City of Toronto
Remo Agostino, Vice President, Development for The Daniels Corporation
Michael Shapcott, long-time housing and homelessness advocate
Richard Drdla, Affordable Housing Consultant and Policy Analyst
All interested people are invited including affordable housing advocates, developers, planners, policy analysts and community builders.
LIMITED SEATING
Please reserve your seat at: http://inclusionaryzoning.eventbrite.ca This is a free event The venue is wheelchair-accessible Light Refreshments will be served For inquires call Rebecca Phinnemore at: (416) 351-0095 Ext. 216 rphinnemore@socialplanningtoronto.org
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Councillor Layton pushes for inclusionary zoning
May 7, 2015
On 6 May 2015, Mike Layton, Toronto City Councillor, put forward a motion to City Council requesting staff develop a strategy for the City to implement inclusionary zoning.
The Toronto Star endorses inclusionary zoning
May 7, 2015
In an editorial on 5 May 2015, entitled Affordable Housing – An Obvious Fix, the Toronto Star called for the Province to pass legislation authorizing the use of inclusionary zoning, describing it as an “essential” and “a long overdue and obvious reform”.
CBC Metro Morning (5 May 2015)
May 5, 2015
Richard Drdla fields various questions about inclusionary zoning.
http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/episodes/2015/05/05/inclusionary-zoning/