Davies Howe Hosts ULI Toronto Roundtable on the 2017 Growth Plan
On August 15th, 2017, in association with Urban Land Institute Toronto, Davies Howe LLP hosted a roundtable presentation and discussion on the new Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The new Growth Plan was
Aboriginal Peoples and the Duty to Consult: Implications for Land Development
As Canada moves forward with Aboriginal reconciliation, the issue of the Duty to Consult Aboriginal peoples will arise more frequently in land development. The Duty to Consult exists whenever the Crown, meaning the Federal or
City Of Toronto Issues New Obligations for Apartment Buildings and Managers
The City of Toronto has begun regulating the management, operation and maintenance of apartment buildings in Toronto. This includes new maintenance and communication obligations imposed upon owners and operators/managers of rental buildings, as well as
New Provincial Plans Released
On May 18, 2017, the Province released new versions of its four provincial plans: • Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017) • Greenbelt Plan (2017) • Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (2017) •
Major Announcement: Ontario’s Proposed Changes to the OMB and Land Use Planning Appeal System
On May 16, 2017, the Province announced significant proposed changes to the current land use planning appeal process. Davies Howe has learned that the new system is anticipated to be in place sometime in 2018.
Creation of the City of Toronto Local Appeal Body
After extensive public and private consultation, on March 29th, 2017, Toronto City Council established the Toronto Local Appeal Body (“TLAB”) pursuant to Chapter 142 of the Toronto Municipal Code, the City of Toronto Act, and
NRU Ranks Davies Howe Partners in the Top 3 for Both Toronto and the GTA
We are proud to announce that Novae Res Urbis has once again recognized Davies Howe Partners LLP as a Top Development Law Firm with a second place finish in the GTA and a third place
John Alati on #urbanizeTHIS – Municipal Lawyer John Alati Says The OMB Should Stay
Firm Partner John Alati was invited to speak on #urbanizeTHIS, hosted by Matthew Slutsky and Ara Mamourian, to discuss the value and merits of the Ontario Municipal Board in planning and development law, and why
OUR NEWEST PARTNERS – ISAIAH BANACH AND MEAGHAN MCDERMID
Davies Howe Partners LLP is pleased to announce that Isaiah Banach and Meaghan McDermid have joined our partnership effective August 1 2016. Isaiah and Meaghan are both members of the Land Use and Land Development
Mark Flowers featured in Law Times
Mark Flowers was recently featured in Law Times, where he expressed his views on some of the practical difficulties with implementing Bill 73, The Smart Growth for Our Community Act, 2015 which has the effect