Toronto Residents Organization
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Sean Marshall – January 13, 2019 After two elections in which over half the number of eligible voters took part, in 2018 voter turnout fell to just 40.9 percent. This was hardly surprising. John Tory cruised to victory despite a challenge by former chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat, while a sudden reduction in the number of … Read more
By Ashley Salvador | University of Waterloo | November 11, 2020 Cities across North America are facing unprecedented challenges related to housing affordability, climate resilience and economic sustainability. In many cities, infill housing policies are being adopted in response to these issues. This research focuses on one particular type of infill housing – Detached Accessory … Read more
Kelsey Carriere | University of Toronto | April 1, 2017 | As the Greater Toronto Area struggles to accommodate over 100,000 new residents every year, and house prices continue to soar, how can we maintain an adequate supply of rental units? The success of Toronto’s 1999 Secondary Suites bylaw, with secondary apartments now making up … Read more