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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A Guide to Gentle Density for Local Politicians
Housing is one of the most talked-about issues heading into the 2026 local elections. Residents across BC are asking questions about…
Enabling High-Performance Gentle Density: A practical guide for housing professionals
This guide tackles the technical realities you’re already facing: managing setbacks on lots with minimal buffer, weighing high-performance assemblies against usable…
A Voter’s Guide to Asking Candidates about Housing
This voter guide, developed by Small Housing and Strong Towns, gives residents ready-to-use questions to ask candidates at all-candidates meetings, on…
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.
Understanding the Housing Tax Crisis: A New Video Explainer from About Here & Small Housing (2025)
A brand new video from About Here and Small Housing
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…
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…