Ward 1 has seen rents rise 34% in four years. Maya will push for missing middle zoning reforms, tenant protections, and dedicated affordable units in every new development over 20 suites.
Safe cycling infrastructure, improved transit connections to the east end, and fully accessible sidewalks on all arterial streets within Ward 1 by the end of the first term.
Protecting Ward 1s urban tree canopy, expanding community garden plots, and requiring green roofs or solar on all new commercial builds over 500 square metres.
A dedicated Ward 1 small business liaison, streamlined permit processing for local entrepreneurs, and a buy-local procurement policy for ward-level contracts.
Monthly ward reports with plain-language summaries, open budget consultations, and a public dashboard tracking all Ward 1 capital project timelines and spending.
After-school programming in every Ward 1 public school, and a seniors navigation service to help residents access city programs, transit subsidies, and home support.
Maya has released the most detailed housing platform of any Ward 1 candidate. It includes tenant protections, missing middle zoning, a ward-level affordable housing fund, and mandatory affordable unit quotas in all new developments over 20 suites. Read the full plan at our campaign office or request a copy by email.