Educational Resources
A growing collection of educational resources from across British Columbia and beyond, curated to inform you on latest trends and insights on gentle density.
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Immigrants’ Access to Homeownership in the United States: A Review of Barriers, Discrimination, & Opportunities – Joint Center for Housing Studies (2023)
This literature review synthesizes previous research on the key barriers to and strengths of immigrants in becoming homeowners.
A Review of Barriers to Great Use of Manufactured Housing for Entry-Level Homeownership: Joint Center for Housing Studies (2024)
Manufactured housing holds promise as an affordable form of housing that could expand homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.
Finding the Missing Middle in the GTHA: An Intensification Case Study of Mississauga (2018)
This study by Toronto Metropolitan University investigates the potential for infill development in Mississauga to accommodate the region’s population growth
Finding the “Missing Little” in Toronto
Embark on a journey through the evolution of “Missing Little” housing, a concept stemming from Daniel Parolek’s “Missing Middle.”
Housing Policy Initiatives – Pew Charitable Trusts
Navigate the complex landscape of America’s housing crisis with insights from The Pew Charitable Trusts’ housing policy initiative.
Sample Home Design: Belton
This cleverly designed structure appears deceptively scaled, accommodating 6 units within a comfortable and familiar form.
Guidance Paper: Gentle Density & Land Economics
Expert roundtable discussion of tenure options, leveling the cost playing field and reducing risk, and building in affordability
Guidance Paper: Gentle Density & Infrastructure
Presents recommendations that will assist various actors involved in planning for and financing growth related infrastructure.