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 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.
The Building Social Connections Toolkit (2024)
Our friends at Happy Cities have crafted a one-of-a-kind toolkit designed to enhance social well-being through thoughtful multi-unit housing designs.
B.C Standardized Designs (2024)
Discover the New Standardized Designs for Gentle Density Homes in B.C. In September 2024, the Government of British Columbia released a…
“Homes for All” Toolkit (Vermont) (2024)
A ‘Design & Do’ Toolkit for Small-scale Home Builders, Investors, and Community Leaders, from the State of Vermont.
The Gentle Density Network Webinar Library
Explore the full collection of GDN webinars, showcasing leading voices from the world of Gentle Density.
Teaser: Zoning comparisons across Canada (2024)
Extract from Small Housing’s Gentle Density Housing Bylaw Guide: A pathway for local governments
Gentle Density Housing Bylaw Guide: A pathway for local governments
This Guide aims to provide local governments with a roadmap for changing their zoning bylaws to allow gentle density housing, based…