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Provincial Plan to Increase Density Around Transit Stations in Toronto

Sector: Government • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Source: Toronto Star

Project
Planned

The City of Toronto's chief planner unveiled a housing initiative allowing greater density near major transit stations, potentially leading to the construction of a million new homes. Buildings up to 30 storeys will be permitted within 200 metres of 120 designated transit areas, with the possibility of taller towers if developers contribute civic infrastructure such as parks or public art.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Government
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Toronto Star

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The project “Provincial Plan to Increase Density Around Transit Stations in Toronto” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Toronto Star.

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2026-07-22

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The City of Toronto's chief planner unveiled a housing initiative allowing greater density near major transit stations, potentially leading to the construction of a million new homes. Buildings up to 30 storeys will be permitted within 200 metres of 120 designated transit areas, with the possibility of taller towers if developers contribute civic infrastructure such as parks or public art.

Original sector

Urban Development

Location

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Canada

State

Ontario

City

Toronto

Source

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Toronto Star

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Sector

Government

Article published date

2025-09-23

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