Today was a tough day at CofA. Committee was swayed by an outpouring against building a structure to the size and scale they have approved many times before at Yonge + Lawrence. The big difference? Proposing a triplex. Apparently the doors to families who rent are closed there.
This proposal would have added much needed family sized rental stock and was supported after lengthy consultation with City staff. Worst part? Triplexes are as of right in this area, but they must be smaller than an SFD (makes sense?!). Wounds will be licked & we will soldier on.
We are proud to be looking at ways to be a part of the solution to the housing crisis in this City and letters and public comments now part of the public record will likely not age well. We are determined to reside on the right side of history on this topic. Change is coming.
But you cannot strip politics from planning and we need strong leadership to make sweeping changes to what is permitted to be built across the City if we stand a chance at making a dent in the more homes and more choice that residents deserve here.
#nimby #TOpoli
