Toronto’s trees are more than just greenery—they are vital urban infrastructure. They cool our neighbourhoods, clean our air, support biodiversity and make our city more resilient to climate change...
On July 31, 2025 the City of Toronto's Rental Renovation Bylaw will be implemented. Established to protect tenants from bad faith evictions, preserve the City's rental housing stock, and...
Following a very expedited legislative process, the Ontario government passed Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, on June 3, 2025. The Bill aims to accelerate...
In cities around the world, buildings generate more carbon emissions than anything else. In Vancouver, 55 per cent of all carbon pollution vents from buildings; in places that are significantly colder...
A Look Back at the Second Half of 2022 With the introduction and swift passage of controversial new housing legislation, along with significant developments to the OAA’s offering of tools for members...
After nearly a decade, the OAA welcomes the Ontario Land Tribunal’s (OLT) final order regarding amendments to the residential provisions of the Toronto Citywide Zoning Bylaw 569-2013. Originally...
After nearly a decade, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is pleased the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has released its final order regarding amendments to the residential provisions of the...
Decade-Long Appeal Reaches Its Conclusion Toronto, ON – After nearly a decade, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is pleased the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has released its final order...
Decade-long Appeal Reaches its Conclusion After nearly a decade, the OAA is please to inform members that the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has released its final order regarding amendments to the...
The Garden Suites bylaw is now in full force in the City of Toronto after the Ontario Land Tribunal turned down an appeal of the bylaw. Across Toronto, garden suite proposals that are compliant...