This is an UrbanToronto industry update, sharing information and status updates from across the industry to keep our readers informed. We provide updates related to relevant news and events, as well as any changes that are being made and impacting the Toronto real estate and construction industry.
In today’s report: Housing affordability tops Mississauga’s list of priorities for the next provincial government; Construction Completed at Hamilton’s Valley Park Community Center; Mayor Tory and Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg unveil North America’s tallest firefighting apparatus; and more news.
City cranes, picture by UT forum contributor globalexpress
Government Notices and Announcements:
Housing affordability is high on Mississauga’s list of priorities for the next provincial government
Construction completed at Hamilton’s Valley Park Community Center
Phase One of the Wilson St E reconstruction project in Hamilton begins next week
Make your next building project safe
Do you want to pay property taxes? Do it from home!
Mayor Tory and Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg unveil North America’s tallest extinguisher
The Doors Open Toronto returns on May 28th and 29th with a full lineup of venues
Summary of notifications according to the planning law
City of Oakville seeks input on parking management strategy
Plans for the Oakville residential area on former hospital lots are progressing
Burlington City Council approves 2022 tax bylaw
Private Sector/Other Communications and Announcements:
Metrolinx: The Scarborough Subway Extension tunnel boring machine is brought into position in preparation for tunnel construction
Metrolinx: Eglinton Crosstown LRT vehicles hit top speeds as testing continues
ULI: Dream, Great Gulf Update Quayside on Toronto WaterfrontOpens in a new window
TTC: TTC is adjusting weekend service to allow for Crosstown construction and the 10K run
TTC: Major improvements to the TTC service are coming this Sunday
TRREB: Housing market charts for April 2022 available
TRREB: Market adjusts to higher borrowing costs in April
Royal LePage: Are you planning a home improvement project? A kitchen renovation can increase the value of your home by 20%
Mondaq: Determination of rent upon renewal/extension of a lease term
***
Everyone from builders to agents to property managers are encouraged to share with us any news that appears in our weekly updates. If you have industry news to share, let us know by contacting us here.