HousingNowTO

HousingNowTO is a civic technology project focused on enhancing transparency in Toronto's affordable housing development. Founded in December 2018 by Mark Richardson, the initiative serves as a non-partisan monitoring and advocacy tool. It tracks the progress of the City of Toronto's Housing Now Initiative, which designates surplus city-owned properties for affordable housing.

The project employs a data-driven approach to provide real-time updates on various housing sites across Toronto. It monitors project statuses, identifies potential delays in municipal processes, and maintains public visibility on housing delivery progress. HousingNowTO aims to ensure accountability in housing development, contributing to discussions on housing policy in the city.