For many GTA families, the dream of homeownership is increasingly caught between ‘dog crate’ condos and out-of-reach detached homes. Despite data showing that 66% of new single-family sales in Toronto are townhomes, the city’s development pipeline tells a different story. Since 2022, townhomes have accounted for a meager 1.67% of new building permits issued.
Developers like Profile Developments and Dunpar are fighting to bridge this gap, but they face a complex web of outdated zoning, high land costs, and painful approval processes that often favor high-rise towers over ground-oriented housing. Experts suggest that unless the city reforms its approach to infill sites and industrial land conversion, this ‘missing middle’ will remain an uphill battle. For a deeper look at the policy gridlock holding back your next home, read the full investigation at thestar.com.
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