Toronto housing committee approves proposals for larger multiplexes, mid-rise buildings to address housing shortage

Toronto’s Housing and Planning Committee has approved changes to allow taller buildings and up to six dwelling units in Ward 23 Scarborough North, promoting larger multiplexes citywide. This move aims to tackle the affordable housing shortage and unlock funding for nearly 12,000 affordable homes. Builders support the plan, but community feedback is mixed. A proposal for taller mid-rise buildings along major streets is also set for council consideration, despite concerns about neighborhood quality of life.