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 City's need more power in the inclusionary zoning, I feel this does not give each city the power it needs for affordable housing. Please consider this more.

[Original Comment ID: 211585]

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   The new regulations are woefully inadequate and will not create the inclusive communities for which we are working. The proposed regulations leave the main force to a market-driven housing development sector, which will continue to drive prices up (and unrelated to actual costs).

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   As a member of the Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Council's Family/Caregiver Reference Panel I was part of a group of Ontarians specifically asked to provide feedback on the Advisory Council's recommendations.  Several of the Advisory Council's recommendations centre arou

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   As a worker in the mental health housing sector I am horrified by the dire housing situations of many people who remain on the increasingly long wait list for subsidized housing as well as those who have not yet made it to the lists.

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   Remove caps on the portion of affordable units allowed in each new development

 Remove caps on affordability periods. Allow affordable homes to stay affordable forever

 Remove requirements to compensate developers

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   As a professional planner, I am incredibly disappointed at this legislation. To echo the many councillors, advocates and community members I have heard on this issue, it must be said again: This works against the goals of IZ.

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   There are many positive measures in this legislation. Much ultimately remains with the plans and by-laws that cities adopt, and so it would be useful for the legislation to have stronger provisions in this area.

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   I would like to express my deep disappointment with the Inclusionary Zoning regulations released in December.

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Citizen Comments/Feedback upon review of Proposed regulation under the Planning Act related to inclusionary zoning forementioned: Read more

I would like to see the government partner more with non profit organizations to build a multifaceted community space. What I mean is to give more options to residents who lives there community. Read more

I would like to see the government partner more with non profit organizations to build a multifaceted community space. What I mean is to give more options to residents who lives there community. Read more

Remove caps on the portion of affordable units allowed in each new development Remove caps on affordability periods. Allow affordable homes to stay affordable forever Remove requirements to compensate developers Remove rules that exclude rental housing Read more

The regulations on Inclusionary Zoning are hugely disappointing after the promise of the I.Z legislation, Contrary to U.S. experience in effective I.Z., developers contribute 10 to 20% (vs only 5%) for affordable units in exchange for benefits. Read more

The Province's proposed rules would Read more

Nepean Housing has been providing affordable community based housing for over 30 years. We have developed and managed 559 rental homes throughout 10 communities in Ottawa, Ontario. Right now there are over 10,000 people waiting for affordable housing in Ottawa. Read more

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Thank you for the opportunity to review and provide input on this important draft regulatory content. [Original Comment ID: 212314]

The proposed inclusionary zoning content is outlined below, including staff’s comments. 1.1 Municipal Assessment Report Read more

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the release of the proposed inclusionary zoning regulation. Read more

I am concerned by the current draft inclusionary zoning regulations. Many parts of Ontario are experiencing housing shortages, skyrocketing housing prices and increasing levels of homelessness. Implementing inclusionary zoning properly is one strategy to address some of these concerns. Read more