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

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

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