The contentious move is intended to increase low-rise housing options in existing communities
Multiplexes of up to four residential units can now be built in all neighbourhoods across Toronto after approval from city council Wednesday, a move intended to increase low-rise housing options in existing communities.is a centrepiece of the city’s housing action plan
Some organizations, including the Federation of North Toronto Residents’ Associations, representing 30 neighbourhood groups, called on the city to defer the decisionThey also said it would be better to pilot the plan in select communities rather than make a widespread rollout in order to monitor and make adjustments if issues arise.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie said although there is some concern about the impact of the changes, the move is necessary to increase housing options for“It’s really important that we meet our targets, otherwise why are we setting them?” she said during the council meeting. Multiplexes will also be exempt from floor space index maximums, a regulation currently in place for only 37 per cent of the city that limits the allowable density of buildings. Critics of the plan took issue with this requirement being removed, arguing there is now one less tool to regulate the developments.
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