One Ontario solution for streamlined development approvals now powered by LandLogic data insights
TORONTO, Ontario, August 12, 2024
One Ontario is pleased to announce that it is now powered by LandLogic. LandLogic aggregates and unifies data from diverse sources into a queryable database to unlock powerful, previously inaccessible land insights.
Started as a research project in 2020, One Ontario is now operating as a non-profit organization dedicated to improving data exchange to streamline development approvals and help address the housing crisis. It acts as a vendor-neutral collaboration layer, streamlining communication between applicants and regulatory agencies.
LandLogic plays a pivotal role by structuring and harmonizing land data, providing jurisdictional clarity for developers while supporting authorities in making good development decisions.
Solving development approval challenges for industry and government
The real estate and development industry is inundated with data from many sources including municipalities, conservation authorities and various other agencies and authorities having jurisdiction. While there is a wealth of information, data fragmentation leads to a significant drain on resources due to the considerable time and effort required to gather and interpret applicable data for any given project.
Not only does this hinder project progression, but it also escalates costs and complicates compliance with ever-changing regulations. For example, working through the complex array of zoning bylaws, environmental constraints and overlapping governmental regulations, a developer embarking on new projects will struggle to identify which regulatory bodies have authority. Working through the maze is expensive, risky and time-consuming, ultimately slowing down the development of much-needed housing.
The challenge is evident across the construction industry, and the impact easily illustrated by the current housing crisis in Canada. Housing starts currently sit at approximately 225,000 per year, but the government has set an ambitious goal of adding up to 3.87 million new homes by 2031. The C.D. Howe Institute estimates homebuyers paid an extra $168,000 on an average new home in part due to Canada’s lengthy approval processes. This underscores the urgent need for faster construction processes and more effective land use planning.
Under pressure to meet housing and development targets and service constituents, municipal, provincial and federal government entities involved in regulatory oversight around land development policies, inquiries and applications face similar data challenges.
“Data exchange is at the heart of the housing affordability problem,” said Hugh O’Reilly, Chaiman of the Board of One Ontario. “I'm very glad to have LandLogic as part of the One Ontario solution because it will help address the challenges that both government and industry have been struggling with related to siloed data.”
“LandLogic consolidates diverse data sources including zoning laws, environmental, heritage and other constraints as well as market trends into a single platform,” said Arash Shahi, CEO of LandLogic. “This eliminates time-consuming navigation of fragmented information and provides data in a standardized format tailored to the requirements of a given municipality. By simplifying analysis and selection processes, and making it easier to understand regulatory expectations, the likelihood of delays and financial setbacks are decreased.’
A solution ready to implement
Following a successful pilot project, the One Ontario solution – now powered by LandLogic – is ready to be harnessed. Municipal, provincial and federal governments can all benefit from One Ontario’s streamlined development approval process, improved data exchange and sustainable process. One Ontario invites interested jurisdictions to contact them and become one of the leaders forging the future of land development in Canada.
About LandLogic
LandLogic is the AI-powered data platform that unlocks geospatial insights to empower smart decision-making. The company aggregates and unifies data from diverse sources into a queryable database to unlock powerful – and previously inaccessible – insights regarding land use, zoning, development restrictions and real estate. Catering to a wide range of property stakeholders – from government agencies and regulators to real estate brokers, developers, builders and many others – the robust product suite offers solutions to a myriad of business challenges.
For more information:
Katrina Maheu
MarCom Director
LandLogic
katrina.maheu@landlogic.ai
