NEW YORK: The three hundred and thirty-fifth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.
Toronto tries to employ many tools to create affordable housing. The proposed George Street redevelopment project includes transitional living and affordable units.
The provincial government has introduced legislation that gives the city the power to require developers to include affordable housing in their residential projects.
The Promoting Affordable Housing Act will permit municipalities to create inclusionary zones, areas in which all new residential developments would be required to include affordable housing. Although developers are often able to override city dictums by appealing decisions to the Ontario Municipal Board, it would be mostly prohibited in these cases.
