TORONTO — The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) says it will be closely examining the provincial government’s recently introduced Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, in order to better understand it and the possibility of unintended consequences.

The newly proposed housing legislation is expected to be used as a tool to ensure cities and towns can grow with a mix of housing typologies to meet the diverse needs of all Ontarians.

The association plans to deliver a submission to the provincial government, including further recommendations to protect the public interest with respect to both housing affordability and climate action.

The OAA has long maintained there should be residential intensification in existing built-up areas, states a release, adding this not only lowers costs for new homeowners by leveraging in-place infrastructure, but also offers more opportunities for Ontarians to be in their desired neighbourhood.