Guides & How-Tos
A curated resource hub featuring comprehensive guides, how-tos, and public engagement materials to elevate your understanding of gentle density practices for informed decision-making.
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The Low Carbon Guide for Multiplex Conversions (2025)
The Low Carbon Guide for Multiplex Conversions was created was co-authored by ReHousing and Ha/f Climate Design as an accessible starting…

The Pro-Housing Messaging Toolkit (Sightline)
This online resource from Sightline is a go-to guide for anyone communicating about housing reform.

Garage Conversion Toolkit – City of Burlington (2025)
Thinking about converting your garage into a livable suite? This toolkit from Burlington can serve as inspiration for what is possible.

Development Cost Charges – Best Practices Guide (BC Government)(2025)
The Province of BC has released a new Development Cost Charges (DCC) Best Practices Guide.

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.

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…

Build the Middle Playbook (2024)
Zillow & the Casita Coalition have published a useful playbook that highlights innovations in the field of gentle density housing.