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Canadian Government Housing Design Catalogue (www.housingcatalogue.cmhc-schl.gc.ca)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Yezzey@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca
 

The federal housing agency just opened a public database of approved home designs. Supposedly it’s to “cut red tape” and make affordable builds faster. Are they worth the price tag? The cost estimate for Accessory Dwelling Unit 01 in Ontario is 250k for 634 sq. ft.

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[–] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is great, more of this, and more non-accessory buildings.

The post war houses built to support the soldiers and baby boom were sufficient for families, and I think they stood the test of time despite their aging.

[–] Kelsenellenelvial@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

Ya, some small/moderately sized single dwellings would be good. I get that part of the goal is densification and the existing plans support that well, but I think there’s room for more compact single family dwellings designed for smaller lots. Maybe even something that’s designed with the idea of future additions where a person can get a starter home built, and add on as their family grows.