Morgan Miya

Toronto's plan for affordable housing near transit — and its provincial limitations

The City of Toronto held a a public information session on Inclusionary Zoning to discuss the new policy and to listen to residents' questions and feedback.

How a group of Etobicoke residents are organizing in support of a local homeless shelter

Toronto’s homelessness crisis is becoming harder to ignore.

How Toronto helps at-risk tenants — and how you can chime in

While there are a number of programs and resources available for Toronto’s at-risk tenants, advocates and residents say there are still some significant gaps.

How Toronto’s tackling homelessness with six new shelters

On July 15, the Planning and Housing Committee met to vote on advancing proposals for six shelters, which would bring approximately 420 new beds across the city.

Should Toronto build affordable housing on under-used parking lots?

City councillors discussed a plan to build affordable housing on 21 of the least used parking lots in the city. One community in Etobicoke showed up in numbers to strongly object.

Does Merton Street need a seventh new high-rise? Some local residents say no

Community members voiced concerns about the loss of sunlight, increased traffic and a lack of affordable units during an online community consultation for a 45-storey condo proposal.

Torontonians are saying no to this proposed demonstration bylaw. Here’s how you can chime in before it goes to City Council.

In a recent community consultation, 90 per cent of attendees voted against a bylaw that would ban protests near “vulnerable institutions.”

Seniors’ shelter moves forward at controversial location in Etobicoke

 Around 300 community members attended an online consultation on a senior’s shelter to open in the neighbourhood of New Toronto in 2028-2030.

Will Bridle Path residents embrace a condo among their mansions?

A developer wants to build a luxury six-storey building in one of Toronto’s wealthiest areas, targeted at those with “large homes in the neighbourhood” who want to switch to condo living.

What’s a garden suite? Hint: Not a garden — but it could help address Toronto’s housing crisis

 City staff held an online consultation on the Garden Suites Monitoring Program on March 25 to get feedback on the implementation of the initiative that allows residents to build single-unit dwellings in their backyards.