Lanescape

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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We’re excited to announce there are some big changes coming to the laneway suites by-law in the near future![Read More…]

Nearly 6 months after its enactment, the Changing Lanes policy has continued to gain traction in our city. There are currently about 50 laneway suite applications under review, putting Toronto on a similar pace to Vancouver where 100 were approved in the first year. While fielding inquiries for dozens of properties, our team has found that many homeowners and their builders are still learning about the city’s emergency access criteria. This requirement is not a part of the zoning by-law – its assessed as part of the permit review. This stipulation has the potential to disqualify a lot that would otherwise conform to the policy, so we have taken it upon ourselves to seek clarity on the issue.

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