Planning News
Ontario Bill 5
Bill 5, officially called the “Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act”, is a controversial piece of legislation. The bill aims to “fast-track mining and infrastructure projects” by creating “special economic zones”, where certain provincial […]
Costs to build new Condominiums
Toronto Star on April 26 2025 estimated the increased cost to build condominiums between 2014 and 2024
Land +57%
Construction +90%
Municipal Fees +238%
Design +67%
Marketing +125%
Sales Commissions +150%
Other soft Costs +110%
Finance +200%
TOTAL COSTS +109%
Gross Price for Home Buyer […]
Proposed new development in Thornbury Clarksburg
A January 2025 staff report provided a status summary of the review of the above noted applications filed by Homefield Communities to facilitate a proposed 376 unit residential development at 496857 Grey Road 2 in […]
Town of Collingwood Development Charges
The Town of Collingwood Council is holding a public meeting on March 17, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m. to discuss proposed amended development charge rates related to the Water Treatment Plant as well as the […]
Follow UP Recommendation Report Town of Blue Mountains 5 year Review Official Plan
Staff will present a follow up recommendation report to the Official Plan 5 Year Review (PDS.24.141)
report presented to Committee on December 10, 2024. Following thorough discussion, the Committee
voted to receive the Recommendation Report but did […]