Toronto Looks To Permit Fiveplexes, Sixplexes In Scarborough North

In spring 2023, Toronto legalized multiplexes with up to four units citywide, initiating discussions on six-unit multiplexes, particularly in Scarborough North. The Planning and Housing Committee is set to review amendments allowing five- and six-unit multiplexes in Ward 23, addressing population decline and enhancing local housing options. A report indicates that 61% of residential lots in the ward can accommodate sixplexes. Despite mixed community support, the initiative aims to increase affordable housing and is linked to a broader city-wide housing strategy.