DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL

The first step of gentle density included the change from the traditional single family to duplex housing that has helped to address affordability and livability in existing established neighbourhoods and communities. These ground oriented housing options with outdoor spaces with family sized units have been successful in bringing new families into neighbourhoods and providing down sizers a place to relocate that does not require leaving their city. Building types includes front and back oriented units and side by side units dependent on the size and orientation of the site.