Lanescape

In the first installment of Lanescape’s new video series, our co-founder and Architect Craig Race explains the fundamentals of laneway development in Toronto. This introductory video explains Laneway Suites as a typology, key zoning by-law requirements, and common use-cases.

Stay tuned for future installments detailing the entire process of design, approvals, and construction, from day-one to occupancy. In the meantime, be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for upcoming events, policy information, and project updates.

August 2019 marks the one-year anniversary of Toronto’s Changing Lanes policy. Time flies! As we continue to design and build laneway suites across our beloved city, several uncertainties keep emerging amongst curious homeowners and laneway housing enthusiasts. Building a laneway suite is a big commitment for the average homeowner, and as such, it is imperative to have a clear understanding of the facts before getting started. In order to help you make informed decisions to optimize your project from the outset, our team has assembled some answers to six of the most common inquiries that come across our inbox:

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Announcing Lanescape’s Laneway Suite Information Sessions, beginning this September. Join us on the 18th to learn about designing and building Laneway Suites from the pros. Space is limited, so register early!

Register here on Eventbrite.
(Free with promocode LANESCAPE)

For many homeowners, building a laneway suite is their very first venture into a full-scale construction project. Constructing a building may be straight-forward to developers, landlords or seasoned renovators, but for the average person, beginning this undertaking can be a daunting task. Where should you start? How much should it cost? How long should it take? Who should you work with? 

In any construction project, the finished product is only as good as the team behind it. We all seem to know someone who has a nightmare experience of delayed schedules, cost overruns and service providers that over-promise and under-deliver. Particularly with Laneway Housing, the ultimate key to a successful project lies in diligent planning with capable experienced professionals.

We at Lanescape know how difficult it can be to find builders, architects, engineers, real estate agents, and other key team members. Here are three keys to finding consultants that will go along way toward your project’s smooth completion:[Read More…]

The Lanescape team is very excited to present the launch of our new Laneway Lecture Series! In this 3-part series we cover everything you need to know about laneways of the Past, Present and Future. Each lecture will feature a panel discussion from prominent leaders involved in the implementation of laneway suites in Toronto.

The lectures are open to anyone interested in discovering more about the history of laneway suites, their current implications and what the future looks like for Toronto’s new housing typology.

There are a limited number of tickets available so don’t hesitate to secure your spot!
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