<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1879443365641214&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1"/>

We Can Build More Homes AND Stop Sprawl!

Building more mid-rise housing in existing neighbourhoods is the best way to end our housing shortage AND protect Ontario’s farms, forests and wetlands. Unfortunately, zoning rules, complex approvals, outdated building codes and excessive fees often make it impossible to build mid-rise housing where it is needed most.

All levels of government need to work together to make it cheaper and faster to build mid-rise housing by:

  • Allowing 6-story apartment buildings on all major streets in Ontario
  • Creating clear rules to allow faster approvals
  • Allowing exposed timber construction and single egress stairways 
  • Removing parking minimums and “step-back” requirements for mid-rise buildings 
  • Lowering upfront fees for mid-rise housing
  • Streamlining financing and approvals for small builders 

Send a letter to key elected officials in support of more mid-rise housing!

Your letter will be sent to key elected officials in the federal, provincial and and municipal governments based on your postal code.

Share:

Environmental Defence is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.

TAKE ACTION

LETTER Show/ Hide

Honourable
Paul
Calandra
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Hon.
Sean
Fraser
Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Councillor
Gord
Perks
Toronto Council
Housing Critic (NDP)
Jessica
Bell
New Democratic Party
MP
Scott
Aitchison
Conservative Party of Canada