On Oct. 30, 2025, the District of Muskoka released the October edition of the Chair’s Spotlight on Housing series. This month’s feature highlights the planning updates that are making it easier to build housing in Muskoka while staying true to the values that make our communities unique.
Why it matters
Planning is one of the most important tools to support housing growth. Recent updates like PlanHub, streamlined review timelines, delegated approvals, and stronger public engagement are helping projects move more smoothly, with clearer rules for builders and greater transparency for residents. This month’s spotlight highlights those improvements and how they support the District’s broader commitment to Housing for Everyone.
What’s available
- Spotlight video: District Chair Jeff Lehman on Planning in Action (a two-minute watch)
- New infographic: Planning improvements at a glance
- Muskoka PlanHub – Learn more about the District’s online planning application submission and tracking portal or view the PlanHub Dashboard
Where to find it
Visit www.muskoka.on.ca/spotlight-on-housing to view the October Spotlight and other features in the series.
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They have multiple millions of dollars in multiple failed built residences and half built projects. They need to get out of the house building business and stop wasting tax dollars. Jeff holds himself out as an economist but his track record says the opposite.