The REITE Club - Real Estate Investing for Canadians

The REITE Club - Real Estate Investing for Canadians


Embracing Change: Evolution of Housing and the Role of Laneway and Garden Suites

July 21, 2023

Policy changes have played a pivotal role in empowering developers in Toronto’s housing market. Through shifts that promote density and mixed-use development, streamline processes, incentivize affordable housing, expand transit infrastructure, and encourage sustainability, policymakers have created an environment that fosters innovation, investment, and increased housing supply.


These changes not only benefit developers but also provide residents with diverse housing options, improved accessibility, and sustainable living environments. Our guest, Craig Race shares valuable insights about the impact of policies on the housing market and explores the role they play in promoting unique and innovative housing typologies. 



In this episode, you will be able to:


  • Examine how laneway suites are revolutionizing Toronto’s real estate market.
  • Uncover the opportunities and trials shaping Toronto’s housing development scenario.
  • Dive into the compelling benefits of introducing laneway and garden suites in city environments.
  • Discern the critical influence of governmental rules and guidelines in fostering new housing models.
  • Realize the essentiality of patience and empathy in designing architectural masterpieces.

With an exceptional aptitude for pioneering housing solutions and extensive expertise in real estate development, Craig emerges as a seasoned professional and visionary leader. His brainchild, Landscape, encapsulates his groundbreaking vision and unwavering dedication to alternative housing arrangements.


His instrumental contribution to spearheading the approval of laneway suite policies in Toronto exemplifies his resolute commitment to transforming housing norms. His profound understanding of the design and approval processes associated with these housing types, combined with his astute grasp of policy nuances, offers invaluable insights for venturing into new frontiers of housing.


Get in touch with Craig Race
https://lanescape.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/craigitect
https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-race-96ab7615/
https://www.instagram.com/craigitect/
https://twitter.com/craigitect


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BM Select/Butler Mortgage – https://bmselect.ca/