Social Planning Toronto is Hiring

May 25 2016

COMMUNITY PLANNER Social Planning Toronto is an independent social planning organization committed to democratic, community based social policy and civic participation. Social Planning Toronto is...

Planning Community Services in the Downtown Core

April 12 2016

In 2015, Social Planning Toronto (SPT), Canadian Urban Institute and Swerhun Facilitation conducted a Community Services and Facilities Study for the City of Toronto’s TOcore: Planning Toronto’s Downtown initiative. TOcore is...

Sign the Petition: Time for Province to Pass Inclusionary Zoning Legislation!

March 31 2016

We need your help to send a strong message to the provincial government to act now on its commitment to provide municipalities with inclusionary zoning powers. On...

Social Planning Toronto is looking to hire a full-time Communications Officer

March 29 2016

SPT is seeking a full-time Communications Officer, with a proven track record working in the area of communications focused on community development and action. This position encompasses...

Social Planning Toronto is pleased to announce that the Frances Lankin Community Service Award for 2016 will be presented to Debbie Douglas

March 23 2016

Social Planning Toronto is pleased to announce that the Frances Lankin Community Service Award for 2016 will be presented to Debbie Douglas Debbie DouglasDebbie Douglas...

TOcore Community Services & Facilities Study - Phase One: Taking Stock

March 21 2016

The Community Services & Facilities (CS&F) Report, Phase One - Taking Stock is an assessment of community services and facilities in the 16 defined neighbourhoods...

Newcomer Youth Access to Recreation in Toronto: Relationships, Resources and Relevance

March 16 2016

Toronto is one of North America’s most multicultural urban centres and is home to over 65,000 newcomer youth. The settlement process can be a particularly...

SPT Consultation Report: Private-Sector Rental Housing in Greater Toronto

March 15 2016

Over 100 service providers and housing advocates in Toronto, Peel Region and York Region took part in consultations on private-sector rental housing. As a member...

The Time for Inclusionary Zoning is NOW

March 11 2016

Dozens of community groups and networks across Ontario are urging the Province to stop blocking municipalities from adopting inclusionary zoning policies to build desperately needed...

Press Release: "The Time for Inclusionary Zoning is NOW"

March 11 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 11, 2016 Community Groups across Ontario Tell the Province “The Time for Inclusionary Zoning is NOW” March 11th, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – Dozens of...