The new order will effectively replace the local planning process and puts the province's plans for a spa, concert venue and science centre at the waterfront close to reality.
Ontario’s infrastructure is turning to a powerful tool recently granted to her to sidestep Toronto’s planning process and push ahead with the government’s controversial, signature redevelopment of Ontario Place .
Until the end of 2023, MZOs were something only the housing minister could use. Recently introduced legislation, however, extended that power to the infrastructure minister, specifically at Ontario Place.A source with knowledge of the project told Global News that issuing the MZO was a key stage in the process, with the order effectively replacing the entire local planning process.
In response to queries about which parts of Ontario Place would be advanced by the MZO or what obstacles the province felt it was facing that required the powerful zoning tool, a spokesperson said that “the Minister’s statement stands.”‘Negative sentiment’: Ford government set aside $2M for Ontario Place advertisements
“The eMZO is a land use planning tool that will allow the province to maintain site plan control for portions of the site and make much-needed improvements to the publicly accessible open space on the East Island as part of the rebuild of Ontario Place. The eMZO will also allow for expanded public spaces and parks on the West Island.”
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