Transit Oriented Communities

Infrastructure Ontario and the provincial government are planning 14 new transit oriented communities, many of which are on public owned land, including 11 along the Ontario Line. Last month, the TCBN and community benefits ambassadors participated at public consultation meetings hosted by Infrastructure Ontario to highlight the importance of Community Benefits Agreements, affordable housing and an equitable approach through meaningful engagement with local communities for each project. Many residents and community organizations continue to raise concerns of gentrification and rising rents that are already pricing them out of their neighbourhood. Read the CBC article here