OAA Writes Open Letter to Toronto Mayor expressing concerns over Certified Plans Program expansion

AI Article Summary
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has written an open letter to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressing concerns regarding the expansion of the Certified Plans Program. The letter highlights worries over the misperceived role of architects in driving up housing costs and emphasizes the importance of checks and balances in the program. The OAA argues that architecture fees are minimal in overall construction expenses and stresses the value architects bring in risk identification and innovative solutions. The letter also discusses the need to address administrative inefficiencies within the City's Building Department.