The University of Toronto’s School of Cities provides a number of helpful resources, including low-rise gentle density designs from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Supply Challenge.

Its “Eight Ways to Enable Missing Middle Housing” initiative explores how medium-density options like additional dwelling units, multiplexes, and small apartment buildings can fill the gap between single-family homes and high-rises. The guide outlines barriers and enablers across Canadian cities and highlights how small and medium-sized developers can lead the way in creating affordable, community-scaled housing.