Jeff Davies quoted in Law Times article on proposed Development Permit System
Jeff Davies was recently quoted in Law Times, where he expressed his views on Toronto’s proposed Development Permit System (“DPS”). Jeff pointed out that, while well-intentioned, a DPS may have more problems and fewer benefits
The December ice storm, a setback for the tree canopy
The December 2013 ice storm caused significant damage to Toronto’s trees. The City estimates that up to 20 percent of the City’s trees may have been damaged in the storm. The damage is a setback
Toronto Proposes New Official Plan Policies for Employment Lands
The City of Toronto is in the midst of a review of its Official Plan and a municipal comprehensive review looking specifically at designated areas of employment in the City. On November 21, Planning and
Proposed Amendment to the Planning Act will Lead to More Delays
New Democratic Party MPP (Beaches–East York), Michael Prue introduced a bill to the Legislature to amend the Planning Act. If approved, Bill 144, Planning Amendment Act will more than double the time period for an
Provincial Government Reviewing Land-Use Planning and Development Charges Systems
The Province of Ontario is currently conducting two consultations that will have significant impacts on the new housing and land development industry in the province of Ontario. The Provincial Government is engaging stakeholders across the province
Thoughts on the Role of the Planner as Lobbyist
The role of the planner has become somewhat of an amorphous concept, which encompasses much more than forming an opinion on the merits of a proposal, and conveying that opinion in the approval process. Planners
Stalled Progress or Smart Preservation?
On November 5, 2013, the Toronto Preservation Board (“TRB”) deferred its decision regarding the demolition of four Designated Heritage Properties located at 266, 276, 284, and 322 King Street West. Proposed for the site where
New City-Wide By-law in Toronto
On May 9, 2013, the City of Toronto passed a new city-wide zoning by-law, known as By-law 569-2013 (the “New By-law”). The objective of the New By-law was to harmonize 43 former by-laws from the
GTA Suburbs on the Cutting Edge
Although traditionally portrayed as bland outposts on the fringe of the urbanized city centre, Toronto’s suburbs are increasingly being recognized as dynamic centres of growth and innovative change in their own right. A recent article
Davies Howe Partners LLP Lauds the Globe and Mail’s Move East
Davies Howe Partners LLP enthusiastically received the announcement that the anchor tenant for the new King East Centre (351 King Street East, Toronto) will be the Country’s most venerated newspaper – the Globe and Mail.
