CreateTO
The full agenda, as filed
All 10 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
RA21.1adopted
In accordance with Board of Directors of CreateTO Procedure By-law, the Board determines the place in Toronto, day and hour of its regular meetings and the schedule of those meetings shall be publicly available by the first meeting of the Board in each calendar year. City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, approved the 2026 schedule of meetings for City Council and its Committees. The schedule of meetings for the Board of Directors of CreateTO has been developed to avoid dates, whenever possible, that conflict with the approved City Council schedule; and to avoid days of cultural or religious significance.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Approved the following meeting dates for 2026: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 2, City Hall/Video Conference Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Directors of CreateTO approve the following meeting dates for 2026: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 2, City Hall/Video Conference Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference
RA21.2received
Overview of the Toronto Builds Policy Framework and Implementation
Staff from the Housing Secretariat and Housing Development Office will give a presentation on the Toronto Builds Policy Framework and Implementation adopted by City Council in May and July, 2025, to activate City land to build more affordable homes.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Received the presentation from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, Deputy City Manager's Office, Development and Growth Services and the Project Director, Housing Policy and Strategy, Housing Secretariat for information.
RA21.3amended
Building Faster: Streamlining Housing Delivery and Strengthening the City’s Development Capacity
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted Item EX25.1 as amended and, in so doing, as part of Council's previous request in Item EX19.1, Part 3, adopted by City Council in December 2024, requested the Board of Directors, CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to advance work on housing opportunities at the direction of the City, including having CreateTO provide development and construction management services and act as a development partner for projects on City lands as part of the terms of the Master Services Agreement to be executed by CreateTO.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Directed the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to advance work on housing opportunities at the direction of the City, including having CreateTO provide development and construction management services and act as a development partner for projects on City lands as part of the terms of the Master Services Agreement to be executed by CreateTO.
RA21.4amended
Western Beaches Breakwaters Action Plan
City Council on June 25 and 26, 2025, adopted Item EX24.5 and, in so doing, has requested the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to act as the executive lead to coordinate the management of City-owned dock walls.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Directed the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to act as the executive lead to coordinate the management of City-owned dock walls.
RA21.5amended
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted Item MM32.51 and, in so doing, has requested the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and other relevant agencies and divisions, to assess available City-owned real estate in Liberty Village, including parking lots, for the purposes of accommodating future community infrastructure, including a community recreation centre.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Directed the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and other relevant agencies and divisions of the City of Toronto, to assess available City-owned real estate in Liberty Village, including parking lots, for the purposes of accommodating future community infrastructure, including a community recreation centre.
RA21.6amended
From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted Item PH23.5 as amended and, in so doing, has requested the Board of CreateTO to request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, to administer the market offering process for 72 Amroth Avenue, select the recommended proponent and negotiate the leases and other agreements (other than the Contribution Agreement) for the project with them in accordance with the terms of the approved business case and market offering process, and report back to the Board of CreateTO and City Council with the recommended proponent.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Requested the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, to: a. administer the market offering process for 72 Amroth Avenue; b. select the recommended proponent and negotiate the leases and other agreements (other than the Contribution Agreement) for the project with them in accordance with the terms of the approved business case and market offering process; and c. report back to the Board of CreateTO and City Council with the recommended proponent.
RA21.7amended
3725 Bloor Street West - City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted Item PH23.2 and, in so doing, has requested the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, to engage City partners and the development partner to advance the detailed design of the development requirements identified in Attachment 7 to the report (June 30, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, and to secure the delivery of the development requirements on terms, including details and timing, in a Lease Agreement with the development partner.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Directed the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, to: a. engage City partners and the development partner, to advance the detailed design of the development requirements identified in Attachment 7 to the report to City Council dated June 30, 2025, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review; and b. secure the delivery of the development requirements on terms, including details and timing, in a Lease Agreement with the development partner.
RA21.8adopted
In recognition of the urgent need to expedite efforts to transform Toronto's housing system, this report provides the CreateTO Board of Directors with a broad update of 2025 housing-related priority work items: - Sites Under Construction or Targeted to Start Construction in 2025 (7 sites) - Sites with Secured Proponents (2 sites) - Sites in a Market Offering Process or Tracking to a Market Offering in 2025 (5 sites) - Sites Being Advanced Under the City's Public Developer Model (1 site) - Sites That Have Received Initial Planning Approvals (5 sites) - Sites Undergoing Initial Planning Approvals (5 sites) A full list of projects can be found in Attachment 1 - Housing Tracker.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Received the Report (September 30, 2025) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer recommends that the Board of Directors of CreateTO receive this report for information.
RA21.9adopted
CreateTO 2026 Operating Budget
As the City of Toronto's real estate agency, CreateTO applies a strategic city-wide lens to Toronto's real estate holdings, develops City buildings and lands for municipal purposes and delivers real estate solutions to advance City Council's key public policy goals and meet the program needs of City divisions, agencies, and corporations. CreateTO is a self-sustaining agency and submits a net zero budget to the City of Toronto. Toronto has more than 8,400 properties within its real estate portfolio. CreateTO offers creative and strategic approaches to solving some of our city's most pressing challenges, from building affordable homes and inclusive communities, to creating cultural and employment opportunities, driving economic prosperity, achieving our climate goals, and increasing our collective quality of life.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Approved CreateTO's 2026 Operating Budget and directed the Chief Executive Officer to submit the budget to the City of Toronto as part of the 2026 budget process.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer recommends that the Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Approve CreateTO's 2026 Operating Budget and direct the Chief Executive Officer to submit the budget to the City of Toronto as part of the 2026 budget process.
RA21.10received
The City Clerk's Office has received notice that Marni Dicker has resigned from the CreateTO Board effective August 26, 2025. Staff from the Public Appointments Secretariat in the City Clerk's Office are planning to lead a recruitment and selection process for this board in the coming months and this vacant position will be considered as part of that process. If you have any questions about this update, please contact the Public Appointments Secretariat at appoint@toronto.ca or 416-397-0088.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Received the letter (August 28, 2025) from the City Clerk for information.