City of Toronto

The Vacant Home Tax program requires homeowners to declare the occupancy status of their property every year, even if they live there.? The goal is to increase the supply of housing by encouraging owners to make their vacant residential property available for rent or for sale. The Vacant Home Tax Program will help increase housing supply by encouraging property owners to rent/sell unoccupied properties. The program encourages homes to be occupied & funds collected are invested in housing initiatives. Owners who choose to keep their property vacant are subject to the tax. Revenue collected from the tax goes to affordable housing initiatives in Toronto. Declaring is fast and easy. The portal is open now. Declare at: https://lnkd.in/gS-x_9E2

This National Housing Day we’re celebrating the opening of 685 Queen St. E. with Riverdale Co-op. These 26 new affordable and accessible homes will allow Co-op members to age in place and support individuals with physical disabilities. The property now features one-, two- and three-bedroom self-contained homes, including six universally accessible units and 10 barrier-free units, rooftop patio, bicycle storage space and a common laundry room. The?26 new?homes are prioritized for?returning residents and existing Co-op members needing accessible units, with?five units?exclusively reserved for professional artists. 685 Queen St. E., a Designated Heritage property, demonstrates how the City is preserving Toronto’s history while addressing housing needs. The redevelopment maintains the integrity of the original structure while creating homes designed for long-term affordability and accessibility. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbS4ZF_Z

???Time is running out to submit your entry for the City’s Transportation Innovation Challenge? We’re currently accepting proposals from businesses and organizations with innovative ideas related to the automation of traffic enforcement. Participants will have the chance to present their vision to the City of Toronto, and, if selected, shall be granted an opportunity to implement their idea in a test-run program. The deadline for submissions is December 2 at 11:59 p.m. For more: https://lnkd.in/gBpCUAiW

“The word I would use to describe supportive housing is empowerment.” Dena and Thomas from Fred Victor currently support 22 tenants and get to see first-hand the impact that supportive housing has on people’s lives. ???? Supportive homes offer people a warm, safe place to live while also providing tailored supports that empower residents to remain stably housed and rebuild their lives. The City’s HousingTO Plan views supportive housing as a vital part of the solution to Toronto’s housing crisis. Throughout 2023 and to date in 2024, the City opened over 1,200 new affordable rental, rent-geared-to-income, and supportive homes, with more on the way. Learn more about the City’s supportive housing projects: https://lnkd.in/gi2K6tn9 #NationalHousingDay

We’re making Toronto’s historical buildings work for the needs of our growing city, and redeveloping 610 Bay Street and 130 Elizabeth Street. The past meets the future from an artist’s line drawing of the historic Toronto Coach Terminal from 1931 to the renderings of this heritage building post-redevelopment. This project includes: ?? 873 purpose-built rental housing units, including 290 affordable rentals. ?? A new Toronto Paramedics Multi-Hub that will provide vital emergency support to surrounding communities. ?? Adaptive re-use of the heritage bus terminal by celebrating the historical importance and character of the iconic Art Deco Coach Terminal. ?? Significant public space improvements including a new plaza imagined as an urban oasis. To bring this vision to life, today we joined CreateTO to announce that Kilmer Group and Tricon Residential will redevelop these City-owned sites. In October 2019, City Council selected eight high-value, underutilized City-owned properties, including 610 Bay St. and 130 Elizabeth St., for redevelopment. This redevelopment demonstrates how we can preserve Toronto's heritage while unlocking new opportunities to serve our community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxz8c799 Image: City of Toronto Archives/TTC Fonds, Series 71, Item 9003 Gray Coach Lines terminal building, Edward and Bay streets, Toronto - December 9, 1931

The Women4ClimateTO Mentorship Program is seeking mentors across the public, private and non-profit sectors to support women eco-entrepreneurs and climate action leaders to build a sustainable future, and to help the next generation of climate champions. Apply to be a mentor by December 6, 2024. Learn more at toronto.ca/women4climate

The City of Toronto is looking for qualified residents to join City tribunals, local boards, advisory committees and more. From overseeing local community centres to joining boards that preside over programs and services Torontonians rely on daily, each governing body provides residents with the opportunity to help shape our city. To see what opportunities are currently available and learn more about the application process, go to: Toronto.ca/ShapeYourCity #HaveYourSay

City of Toronto staff report aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by adding side guards to City-owned heavy-duty vehicles News Release: https://lnkd.in/ggSYQPvD

On this National Child Day, let’s come together to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring all children have a healthy, supportive environment so that they may fulfil their potential. This is a day to celebrate children’s rights – all children deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, to be safe, and to have a voice. To learn more about National Child Day and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Government of Canada has a library of great educational resources. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eG_cUE2f

The City of Toronto's winter recreation program line-up is now available at https://lnkd.in/g-UkM5UF. New for this winter: Older adult programs across the city will be available for registration as of 10 a.m. on November 26. Registration for all other winter recreation programs begins at 7 a.m. on: ?? Tuesday, December 3 - Etobicoke York (including York South-Weston) and Toronto and East York ?? Wednesday, December 4 - North York and Scarborough Get ready for registration! Sign up for an account in the new booking system and create your winter program wish list today.