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).

http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5644583-social-planning-toronto-looks-at-inclusionary-zoning/

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”.

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2015/05/04/toronto-should-endorse-an-obvious-way-to-boost-affordable-housing-editorial.html

Mike Layton, Toronto City Councillor, wants the City and the Province to back inclusionary zoning so that all developers will be required to devote a set number of units as affordable housing.

http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2015/04/30/make-developers-dedicate-space-for-affordable-housing-councillor.html

Mitch Cohen, President of the Daniels Corporation, a prominent Toronto-based private development company, endorses inclusionary zoning, calling it “the most important tool in the affordable housing tool box”.

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2014/12/23/a_perfect_storm_for_action_on_affordable_housing.html