Chris Spoke is a real estate developer and partner at Toronto Standard, discusses the complexities of Toronto's housing crisis, including zoning laws, the challenges of urban redevelopment, and the cultural factors influencing housing policy.

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Timestamps

(00:00:37) Toronto Housing: The Startup Connection(00:02:01) Founding Toronto Standard and Entry into Housing(00:03:37) Toronto's Housing Crisis Explained(00:04:55) Zoning, YIMBY vs. NIMBY, and Urban Growth(00:15:43) The Multiplex By-Law and Policy Shifts(00:17:40) Supply, Demand, and the Case for More Housing(00:20:19) Global Comparisons: Lessons from Abroad(00:22:09) Culture, Political Will, and Barriers to Change(00:27:26) The Power of Political Leadership(00:29:23) Strong Mayor Powers and the Politics of Reform(00:34:06) NIMBYism, Risk, and the Psychology of Change(00:48:22) Singapore, Urban Order, and Food Culture(00:58:26) Toronto’s Food Diversity and Cultural Strengths(01:40:30) Unrealized Potential and the Talent Pipeline(01:47:01) Systemic Barriers and Land Use Planning(01:51:32) Steps Forward: Multiplexes and New Developments(01:52:40) Outlook: Trends, Advocacy, and the Path Ahead(02:00:20) Closing Thoughts and Food Recommendations

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Chris Spoke: Navigating Toronto's Housing Landscape and Urban Growth | The Other Stuff #16