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Demand-Based Zoning: Aligning Housing Supply with Where People Want to Live
Explore how Jens von Bergmann and Nathan Lauster model demand-based zoning for Vancouver to expand housing supply, equity, and climate resilience.
Unlocking the Missing Middle (2025)
Discover Harvard’s three-part “Unlocking the Missing Middle” series, exploring trends, policy solutions, and supports to expand diverse, affordable housing.
New Small Housing Research (2025): British Columbians Back Gentle Density
Marking 1 year of Bill 44, Small Housing’s new research highlights the growing demand for gentle density housing solutions.
Canada’s housing supply shortages: moving to a new framework (CMHC, June 2025)
Reframing the Challenge CMHC’s latest report marks an important shift in how Canada understands and measures housing need. By focusing on…
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Five units, & above
Whether you’re an architect, urban planner, or simply passionate about housing design, these 5-unit gentle density homes are sure to inspire.
Two Units
A unique photo collection of gentle density duplex designs from across British Columbia.
Three units
Explore our curated image gallery featuring a collection of thoughtfully designed gentle density homes, each uniquely crafted with three units
Four Units
Delve into our curated collection of photos highlighting a diverse range of innovative four unit gentle density homes.