Garden suites were supposed to increase housing density in Toronto, but city data shows people aren’t building them.
The city defines a garden suite as “an additional self-contained living accommodation, usually located in the rear yard, but not on a public lane, separate or detached from the main house.”
“It could be for rental income, it could be for parents aging in place, or it could be for growing children who, at this point in time, with the cost of living, can’t afford to purchase,” she said.
Donaldson says garden suites reflect a general trend in Toronto toward smaller living spaces, and designers are working to make the most out of less, both practically and aesthetically.
Holmes added that interest has been noticeable at the home show Friday, where he was working with Eden Dwellings, a company that only recently started building and selling garden suites.
He believes that speed, combined with the “gentle density” garden suites offer, will soon make them more popular among homeowners, either as a way to bring in rental income, or to house older family members.
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Garden suites were supposed to increase housing density in Toronto, but city data shows people aren’t building them.
The city defines a garden suite as “an additional self-contained living accommodation, usually located in the rear yard, but not on a public lane, separate or detached from the main house.”
“It could be for rental income, it could be for parents aging in place, or it could be for growing children who, at this point in time, with the cost of living, can’t afford to purchase,” she said.
Donaldson says garden suites reflect a general trend in Toronto toward smaller living spaces, and designers are working to make the most out of less, both practically and aesthetically.
Holmes added that interest has been noticeable at the home show Friday, where he was working with Eden Dwellings, a company that only recently started building and selling garden suites.
He believes that speed, combined with the “gentle density” garden suites offer, will soon make them more popular among homeowners, either as a way to bring in rental income, or to house older family members.
The original article contains 605 words, the summary contains 177 words. Saved 71%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!