Canada Lands Company is moving forward with its Downsview Arbo District Plan with a proposal to build 1,100 to 1,400 residential units for a total of 3,600 to 4,000 units. The current plan includes 20% affordable housing at 80% Average Market Rent for 25 years and commitments to support a Downsview community centre.

On January 24th, TCBN participated at the North York Community Council meeting and urged support for our CBA for Downsview campaign which calls for: 

• A Community Benefits Agreement with targets for apprenticeships, local and equity hiring 
• Commitments to neighbourhood improvements, environmental sustainability and investments in community infrastructure, recreation and services
• Commitments for minimum 30% affordable housing and ownership with 50% of that being deeply affordable or Rent-Geared-to-Income for 99 years

You can view the letter submitted to North York Community council here, the CLC Arbo District Plan here as well as the Zoning By-law Amendment report here.