Toronto Laneway Housing Project
We’re Lanescape
We wrote the book on laneway housing in Toronto. Our team is dedicated to designing and building innovative laneway suites efficiently and affordably.
What are laneway suites?
Laneway suites are secondary dwellings constructed behind traditional street-facing homes on lots abutting a public laneway. They increase housing flexibility, animate underutilized space, and provide housing options close to community amenities. Laneway suites provide housing for loved ones, generate income, and create live-work opportunities. The possibilities are endless.
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What are garden suites?
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Garden suites are detached secondary dwellings located in the rear yard of a principal residence. They are intended to be a modest-scale separate housing unit that integrates sensitively within existing neighbourhoods. Garden suites would effectively extend the current permissions for laneway suites to residential properties that do not benefit from frontage on a public laneway and fulfill provincial housing policy that requires improved housing flexibility for homeowners and families.
How we work
Our approach to design and construction is founded on critical analysis, technical comprehension and an enthusiasm for challenging the status quo. We work with you every step of the way, from the day the pencil hits the paper, to the night of your housewarming party.
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Our featured projects
We craft unique urban homes tailored to your family’s needs. Whether your focus is on sustainability, accessibility, or flexibility, we have options for you.
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Lanescape’s Latest
Get the latest news and information on all things laneway suites – straight from our team.
See all blog postsJuly 8, 2021
Reflections on Toronto’s Preliminary Garden Suites Report
If you own a property in Toronto that does not abut a publicly designated laneway, you may soon be able to develop a secondary dwelling. Not to...
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June 7, 2021
5 Tips to Finding Your Laneway Dream Property
What should I look for when purchasing a property with laneway suite potential? Real estate waits for no one in today’s heated market. In a climate where...
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May 6, 2021
Laneway Suite Basements: Where, When, How, and Why
A common misconception is that basements are not permitted in laneway suites, or that they are limited to unfinished space dedicated to storage or utilities. Fact: a...
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