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Abstract
This article focuses on the relationship between housing and sustainable development in the suburban portion of the Toronto-centered region. Interviews with key stakeholders were completed to examine the implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan by the Canadian province of Ontario as a response to the negative impacts associated with single-family detached housing development. Representatives from government, real estate development, and the non-profit sector were asked to identify the housing characteristics they considered relevant for achieving sustainable development objectives. The responses indicate that achieving a consensus among stakeholders requires addressing a diverse set of perspectives related to environmental, economic, land-use planning, and social issues. A final section discusses the impacts of Ontario’s Greenbelt Act and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe on the link between housing and sustainability.
Acknowledgement
The authors thank the anonymous reviewers for their constructive feedback and the insights provided. Their time is greatly appreciated.
Funding
Funding for this study was provided in part by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation External Grant program and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.