Introduced April 10, 2024, Bill 185, the “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024” is a Province of Ontario omnibus bill that aims, among its 15 Schedules, to amend the Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, Municipal Act, Development Charges Act, and some regulations. It also proposes to replace the Provincial Policy Statement […]
Olde Berlin Town Rezoned
A review by Hal Jaeger At long last, the process to re-zone Olde Berlin Town (and the downtown and other surrounding neighbourhoods) came to an end in the early hours of Tuesday, March 19, 2024. If you, dear neighbour, are looking for a quick summary, you may appreciate the following statement shared by the City:Kitchener […]
Growing Together Updates
***Update: Kitchener City Council will be meeting on Monday, March 18th at 1:30 pm to consider the Growing Together proposal. There is an updated staff report in the meeting agenda.*** Kitchener’s Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) considered the Growing Together proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for our neighbourhood and the lands surrounding […]
236-264 Victoria St N Proposed Redevelopment
An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment has been received for 236-264 Victoria St N. to permit a mixed-use development with ground floor commercial spaces containing 1076 residential units (~53% 1-bed, 47% 2-bed proposed) across three towers (18, 35 and 40 storeys) at a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 10.5. Full details at the City’s […]
Rental Replacement Bylaw
Planning Staff are developing a rental replacement by-law for Kitchener Council’s consideration in 2024. Such a bylaw could ensure that tenants are provided with equivalent housing when they are displaced and that the city’s affordable housing stock is not diminished. The Social Development Centre Waterloo Region has long reported that existing affordable housing, social networks […]
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