This is an UrbanToronto industry update sharing information and status updates from around the industry as a means to keep our readers in the loop. We are covering updates related to rules, regulations, and changes that are being made as a result of the pandemic that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto. 

In today's report: Ontario Builds the First Elementary School in Toronto Condo; RESCON pleased province has announced funds to streamline development approvals process; Ontario Outlines Steps to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures; and more news:

St Lawrence Market in the snow, image by UT Forum contributor Rufus8

Government notices and announcements:

Have Your Say on the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East Project January 18 – February 1

City of Toronto report outlines implementation plan for SafeTO – Toronto’s 10 Year Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

Ontario Gives Boost to Municipal Public Transit

Ontario Builds the First Elementary School in Toronto Condo

Ontario Outlines Steps to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures

Ontario-Municipal Summit Seeks Solutions to Build More Homes

Oakville Council pushes against urban boundary expansion in Halton Region

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Metrolinx: Metrolinx looks for public input on Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Project Report

Metrolinx: Toronto’s Finch West LRT project sees work on Humber River Bridge

ULI: Panel highlights the tools necessary to improve transit-oriented communities Will open in a new window

RESCON: RESCON pleased province has announced funds to streamline development approvals process

RESCON: Builders call on province to fund initiative that will lead to digital e-permitting system

TRBT: Toronto Region Board of Trade Urges Province to Build on Phased Reopening of Region with New Proactive Measures for Businesses

OREA: Province Can Build on More Homes, More Choice Act to Solve Affordability Crisis

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