"development charges"
2 agenda items mention this keyword
Update on the progress of the Affordable Housing Strategy
The Commission received an update on the Affordable Housing Strategy (SLA), covering topics like private developer inclusion, the municipal land reserve, and funding mechanisms. Discussions included the potential use of development charges for social housing and the creation of an interactive map for housing projects.
housingbudgetgovernance
Study of the economic impacts of measures proposed in the 2023-2032 long-term financial plan
The committee reviewed an economic impact study regarding the 2023-2032 long-term financial plan, including discussions on development charges, eco-fiscal measures, and the vehicle registration tax. Councillors debated the effectiveness of these measures in changing citizen behavior and the necessity of finding new municipal funding sources. The Mayor emphasized that while the registration tax has a neutral direct impact, it supports transit improvements that will influence future behavior.
budgetgovernancetransit