2009 Activities

Comments on Harmonized Zoning Bylaw — by Steven Wood — last modified 2010-02-28 23:25

The City of Toronto is in the process of consolidating forty-three existing zoning bylaws into one "harmonized" zoning bylaw that would apply across the entire city. PPT submitted comments on the bylaw on September 25 and made a deputation before the Planning and Growth Committee on November 4th. PPT’s main objective for the introduction of the Harmonised Bylaw is that the public review process provides clear and accessible information, so that ordinary citizens can understand its implications and be able to comment effectively.

Community Planning Resource Centre — by Steven Wood — last modified 2009-11-13 18:38

PPT has spent a great deal of time this year working on the creation of a community planning resource centre. Thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out our survey for your feedback. We have three pilot projects underway and are working on getting the organization incorporated and funded.

Letter to the Standing Committee on Government Agencies — by Steven Wood — last modified 2009-11-13 17:28

In September the Standing Committee on Government Agencies conducted hearings to review the function, mandate and role of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Pursuant to the People's Plan for Toronto, established in 2007, PPT stated the that the OMB’s jurisdiction over planning decisions made by the City of Toronto should be abolished. In the alternative, PPT submitted that a number of reforms would enhance the OMB’s effectiveness and ensure more equitable citizen participation before the Board.