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CMHC: Housing Design Catalogue (2025)
CMHC’s new Housing Design Catalogue is a step forward in making gentle density housing easier to build across Canada.
Considérations réglementaires relatives à la densification douce (2025)
Vous songez à offrir davantage d’options de logement à votre communauté ? Le Gentle Density Bylaw Guide – élaboré par Small…
Gentle Density Housing Bylaw Guide (2025)
Thinking about bringing more housing options to your community? The Gentle Density Bylaw Guide is your roadmap to making it happen.
Enabling the Missing Middle (2024)
This report explores proven and promising practices from Canada, the U.S., and New Zealand, offering actionable insights to overcome barriers and…
Scaling Up Modular Construction (2024)
The School of Cities, University of Toronto, has published a comprehensive report on the future of modular housing in Canada.
Gentle Density Across Canada (2024)
Explore how cities across Canada are embracing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with the School of Cities, University of Toronto’s interactive ADU…
Making the Case for the Middle (2024)
Exploring the potential of middle housing production in Alberta.
The California ADU Plans Gallery (2024)
Launched by the Community Planning Collaborative (CPC) in August 2024, the California ADU Plans Gallery is an innovative web application showcasing…
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Small Housing created a space where local government planners can tackle these collective challenges together. The Gentle Density Network is an open space to catalyze the evolution of single-detached neighbourhoods that provide ground-oriented homes, equitable for all.