Toronto is moving forward on a plan that would fast-track housing developments and increase density around 120 major transit areas, but some city councillors say it needs more work to meet community needs.

"We must build more housing, faster, because building more homes means life can be more affordable," said Mayor Olivia Chow at a news conference announcing details of the plan Thursday.

The plan, which would require council to approve bylaw changes, could lead to the building of about 1.5 million homes, according to the province. That could include 53,000 affordable homes, Chow said.

Height limits within 200 metres of certain transit stations would increase to six storeys for buildings in residential neighbourhoods and to 30 storeys for larger sites that could accommodate high-rise bu

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