Development Charges Background Study

Overview

The City of Toronto Development Charges Background Study, a consolidated report prepared by Hemson and dated May 30, 2023. It is a staff consolidation of the 2022 study for reference only. The 59-page file holds the executive summary and chapters on the purpose of the study, methodology, the development and ridership forecast, historical capital service levels, the development-related capital forecast, development charge calculations, cost of growth analysis and policy and administration, and lists its appendices.

What it covers

• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Methodology
• Development Forecast & Transit Ridership Forecast
• Historical Capital Service Levels
• Development-Related Capital Forecast
• DCs are Calculated in Accordance with the DCA
• Cost of Growth Analysis
• Development Charges Policy and Administration
• List of Appendices
• Appendix A.1 Development Forecast
• A. Key Development Forecast Assumptions and Data Sources
• B. Development Forecast Overview
• F. Results of the City of Toronto Development Forecast
• Appendix A.2 Transit Ridership Forecast
• Appendix B.1 Spadina Subway Extension
• Appendix B.2 Transit
• Appendix C.2 Water Services
• Appendix D.1 Parks and Recreation
• Appendix D.2 Library
• Appendix D.3 Housing Services - Shelter
• Appendix D.5 Police
• Appendix D.6 Fire
• Appendix D.7 Ambulance Services
• Appendix D.8 Development-Related Studies
• Appendix D.9 Long-Term Care
• Appendix D.10 Child Care
• Appendix D.11 Waste Diversion