Tag: London Development Institute
Building lag may cost city hall millions in Queen’s Park housing cash
London is on the verge of losing millions of dollars in provincial funding for missing its housing starts target for 2024, a goal the city could easily hit if builders followed through on all projects approved by council. As of Oct. 31, city hall had issued building permits for 3,282 units in 2024 alone, an […]
Arguments for, against expanding London’s urban growth boundary
As London’s population swells beyond expectation, and the city looks down the barrel of the national housing crisis, there are new questions about available land and its affordability. LFP reporter Jack Moulton takes a look at the city’s urban growth boundary, and why it should or shouldn’t be expanded. WHAT IS THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY? […]
Why does fast-growing London rank 47th in Canada in housing starts?
A new report highlights just how inadequate Londonâs pace of home construction has been over the last six years, ranking the city â one of the nation’s fastest-growing â 47th in Canada.
Downsizing: What’s driving the tiny home trend?
Amid a nationwide housing affordability crunch and an explosion in homelessness, a modest solution: tiny homes.
Half of London’s home-build applications haven’t budged in two years. Why?
More than half of housing units in London’s development application pipeline have had no activity in two years or more, but one industry leader is downplaying any concerns.
London takes next step on bylaw to protect tenants from heat
London will look at developing a maximum temperature bylaw to protect tenants from heat after a narrow decision and contentious debate from politicians.
Developers, mayor: Plan for taller buildings across London falls short
London is looking to change its skyline as it boosts height limits across the city, but it’s not enough in some areas, the mayor and local developers say.
So how is London doing on its goal to build 47,000 new homes?
More than 25 per cent of the way through London’s 10-year commitment to a provincial housing target, the city has seen 11 per cent of the expected homes built or started.
Approval rate of new homes skyrockets at city hall, but developers want more
The number of new homes approved for construction by London city council so far this year is through the roof, nearly doubling the total from all of 2023 in just seven months, new city hall figures show.
City politicians may further loosen rules on buildings in London’s busiest spots
Mixed commercial and residential highrise buildings could become the new normal in London’s busiest areas to meet housing targets, according to a new proposal from city staff. Coming to council’s planning committee in September is a plan for the city to update zoning rules downtown and along the city’s main transit corridors to allow for […]