Did you know? As part of our commitment to providing a consistent, responsive and outcome-focused development review service, the City’s Development Review Division has developed a Service Excellence Charter and accompanying Service Standards. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Hsug50XAcW5

We're studying the Marlee-Glencairn area to plan for future growth, including housing, buildings, parks, community services and how people move around. Join us at a community roundtable on Dec 9 to learn more and share your feedback. More information: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

#DidYouKnow Toronto’s #Downtown exceeded last year's record high with 664,650 jobs in 2025? This represents 40.9% of employment citywide. Today, @CityPlanTo staff are delivering the 2025 #TorontoEmploymentSurvey results to the City’s Planning and Housing Committee. https://ow.ly/5WWf50XAXJA#DidYouKnow

#FactOfTheDay: As the threat of #tariffs contribute to global economic uncertainty, the #TorontoEmploymentSurvey analyzes how tariffs may be affecting our city. In 2025, tariff-exposed sectors experienced a 2.8% decrease in employment, with 208,110 jobs now exposed. https://ow.ly/kAA650XASrw#FactOfTheDay

Toronto’s #EmploymentAreas are vital areas designated for employment uses and economic growth and are home to 381,270 jobs in 2025. These areas continue to be a primary location for export-oriented and goods-producing businesses, hosting 91.9% of all Manufacturing jobs. https://ow.ly/oGbj50XA9EC

Have you wondered what types of businesses Torontonians work in? The 2025 #TorontoEmploymentSurvey has the answers, showing that the largest share of employment continues to be in the Office sector with half of Toronto’s jobs. See our very first #TorontoEmploymentSurvey: https://ow.ly/igNY50Xzcgy

Do you run a business in one of Toronto’s strip plazas? We want to hear from you. Your experience matters – from what’s working to what needs improvement. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts so the City can understand how to better support strip plazas. Learn more: www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.

The 2025 #TorontoEmploymentSurvey results are in! That’s 43 years of tracking jobs and businesses in #Toronto.

Curious how small property changes get approved in Toronto? Our new Committee of Adjustment Participation Handbook walks you through the process, from application to decision, and shows how you can take part. Learn more: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

Are you a business owner or employee in a Toronto strip plaza? Your voice can guide future City planning related to commercial space and small business supports. Take part in our PlazaPOV Survey and tell us what matters most to you and your community. Learn more: www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.

We’ve just launched an Environmental Assessment to shape the future of Scarborough Bluffs West, from the Eastern Beaches to Bluffer’s Park. Help us explore a safer, more accessible waterfront. Follow along and get involved at www.toronto.ca/community-pe....

Weigh in on our Liberty Village planning study, which will set a long-term vision aimed at achieving a complete community centered around transit investment. We're hosting two community consultations on November 18 & 20. For more information and to register: https://ow.ly/X9P550XqMNz

We’re studying how Toronto’s strip plazas serve local communities and small businesses, and we need your perspective. Whether you own a shop or work there, share your experience in our short survey and help shape future planning. Learn more: www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.

Inclusionary Zoning is a policy tool that requires affordable housing in new residential developments near public transit. What's next for the City of Toronto's policy? Join us on November 6 (6:30-7:30pm) to learn more . https://ow.ly/yoz850XjOqk

Strip plazas are part of Toronto’s story. They're home to small businesses, local services and jobs. If you own or work in one, we’d love your input. Tell us about your experience so we can better support these important spaces. Complete the survey: www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.

The City of Toronto is proposing a new Cultural Districts Program to recognize and celebrate unique cultural areas across the city, including Little Jamaica, West Chinatown, and Church-Wellesley. On October 28 at 6pm, join us to learn more! Register here: https://ow.ly/4Zyh50XghO2

The City of Toronto is creating a framework to guide growth and change in Weston, and we want to hear from you! Join us at 6:30 p.m. on October 28 at Artscape Weston Common (34 John St). Can’t make it? Learn more and share your thoughts: www.toronto.ca/weston-in-gear-planning-study

We’ve launched a new Committee of Adjustment Participation Handbook – a step-by-step guide to help you understand how small property changes get reviewed in #Toronto. Learn how to apply, share comments, prepare for a hearing and understand decisions. Learn more: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

Do you run a business in one of Toronto’s strip plazas? We want to hear from you. Your experience matters – from what’s working to what needs improvement. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts to help us understand how we can support strip plazas. Learn more at www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.

We’re launching a Heritage Conservation District Study for the West Annex area to understand its history, evolution and character. Join us at a drop-in open house to learn more, ask questions and share your thoughts. 📍 Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (16 Spadina Rd.) 📅 Oct 21, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Have 5-10 minutes? Tell us what you think about the future of Toronto’s Avenues. We’re exploring ways to add more mid-rise housing along transit routes and main streets. Your input will help shape how these areas grow. Take the survey: ca.mar.medallia.com?e=468057&d=l...

We’re continuing to plan for more mid-rise housing along Toronto’s Avenues as part of Phase 2 of the Avenues Policy Review. Avenues are major corridors across the city supported by transit, shops and everyday services. They’re key places where new housing and growth are planned to happen.

Have your say: the City is reviewing zoning rules for parking commercial vehicles in residential areas to balance the needs of workers, businesses and neighbours. Join the virtual consultation on Wednesday, October 8: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bd13a5...

The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards winners are on display! Explore the projects shaping our city at the first exhibit opening September 29. Learn more at www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

The City is holding two virtual public consultations on proposed zoning changes to allow more small-scale shops and services in Toronto’s neighbourhoods. 🗓️ Wednesday, Sept 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 🗓️ Thursday, Sept 18, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register online at www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

Toronto’s Avenues are more than just streets; they’re places planned for growth with transit, shops, services and housing working together. In this thread, we’ll explain what’s happening and how you can get involved.

Save the date! The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 10 at Palais Royale. Come celebrate 35 years of design excellence in our city. Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-toron...

Today, the Province of Ontario approved, with modifications, 120 Major Transit Station Areas and Protected Major Transit Station Areas in #Toronto. The decision increases building heights and densities near transit and supports more housing options for these areas. Learn more: toronto.ca/OurPlan

Applications now open for StreetARToronto’s “Monumental Program” for murals of monumental size on tall buildings. Details at tinyurl.com/4rmpjxsr

Curious about the designs shaping Toronto? The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards All Submissions are now online. Explore the projects are making our city more vibrant, creative and welcoming: www.toronto.ca/city-governm... Thank you to this year's sponsors for their support.

Visitor parking matters to everyone in #Toronto, whether you’re hosting friends or running errands. The City is seeking your feedback to help improve on-site visitor parking at new or expanded developments. Get involved: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

Toronto is facing a pivotal moment in its city-building journey. With many challenges facing our city, how we respond matters. So, we are excited to share that the City of Toronto's Development Review Division has launched its first Strategic Plan.

The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards have brought together creative ideas from across the city: public art, new buildings, lively public spaces and more. The All-Submissions list is now live! See the projects shaping #Toronto’s future by visiting www.toronto.ca/city-governm....

We’re reviewing visitor parking rules at new or expanded developments and want to hear from you. Share your thoughts on where visitor parking is needed, what should change or your experiences with visitor parking. Get involved: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

Catch Chief Planner @jasonthorne.bsky.social talking about the Port Lands, Biidaasige Park, and how we're working to create one of the "great new neighbourhoods in the city of Toronto": www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Next week, Toronto’s Planning & Housing Committee will review the City’s findings on the use and impact of garden suites since they were first permitted in 2022.

Do you identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit? Indigenous peoples in #Toronto with an interest in Marlee-Glencairn can join us on July 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at North Toronto Memorial Community Centre to discuss Indigenous public art, environment, land, housing and jobs.

Help shape future development in the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Area. Join us at our drop-in consultation event on July 5th at Wychwood Library between 10 AM to 4 PM to share your ideas. Learn more & participate in an interactive mapping activity: www.toronto.ca/update-stclairbathurst

The Kennedy Station Public Realm Master Plan sets out a vision to improve the streets and public spaces around Kennedy Station. Between Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, City Staff engaged over 600 community members to gain insight on local priorities. Credit: Video created by Moe Pramanick

Help shape how Toronto grows! The City is reviewing policies on infill housing, our tree canopy and “iceberg homes” – houses with large basements that can impact trees and water on the property. Share your feedback at upcoming public meetings. Learn more and register at toronto.ca/GrowingSpace.

12 years of building permits in Toronto: This map tracks as-of-right building permits from 2011 to 2023 — a key input for our Neighbourhood Intensification Model. 🔴 Red dots = Replacement permits (renovations, no new units) 🔵 Blue dots = Intensification permits (infill, adding net new units)

Green roofs in Regent Park, Toronto.

Planners call it “the popsicle test.” Can a child in your neighbourhood safely walk to a store, buy a popsicle and walk home before it melts? Zoning often prohibits small shops in residential areas. We’re proposing to change that. Tell us what u think! Info sessions June 18 & 19 tinyurl.com/4mpv7mhk

The City is updating policies to protect our tree canopy while supporting new homes in existing neighbourhoods. Share your feedback at upcoming public meetings. Learn more and register at toronto.ca/GrowingSpace.

We're hosting a series of pop-up events as part of the Growing Marlee-Glencairn Study. Residents can ask questions, share feedback and learn more about the project and the planning process. Events will take place throughout June and July. Visit toronto.ca/growing-glencairn for more information.

Where will garden suites be built? Are there areas of the city where we can anticipate more multiplexes? Using a machine learning model, we analyzed layers of data — from demographics to land use — to group neighbourhoods and estimate how they’ll respond to EHON initiatives. 1/

The City is updating its Official Plan to match the Province's new Provincial Planning Statement. Want to know what’s changing? Join our virtual public meeting on June 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn more and register: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

🔑How much housing can EHON unlock? 🏡By 2051, EHON could deliver 163,785 net new homes — a 13% increase over the 1.25 million dwellings Toronto had in 2021.

We're kicking off our presence on Bluesky with a busy week leading up to what our Chief Planner @jasonthorne.bsky.social has dubbed "Housing Day" at Planning & Housing Committee. 1/

👋Hi Toronto! We’re on BlueSky now. Follow along for news on urban planning in Toronto, including upcoming events, community meetings and information on development projects and urban issues.