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RNDSQR has been an expert in middle housing in Canada, delivering nearly 200 gentle-density homes and over 300 apartment units in established neighbourhoods over the past eight years, several of which are local, national and international award-winning developments. Through this work, we’ve celebrated successes, we’ve made mistakes and learned from them, and most importantly, we’ve realized that in order to make a big difference, we can’t do it alone.

It is for this reason, we’ve created mddl with a renewed focus to advocate for and champion the efforts of at-scale delivery of middle housing. mddl is committed to the delivery of diverse, inclusive, scalable, and affordable middle housing solutions to make a measurable impact on the housing crisis facing communities across Canada today.

In the mid-1900’s, cities throughout North America began to abolish zoning that allowed for a diverse range of housing types to be built. The lack of housing options has created affordability constraints and contributed to outpaced demand in suburban communities.

WHAT IS “MISSING MIDDLE” HOUSING?

A housing typology that fits between single family homes and mid-rise developments. When you look at the skyline of a typical Canadian or American city, you see low density housing surrounded by a denser center with little in-between – hence, the “Missing Middle.”

The lack of housing options has perpetuated affordability issues and contributed to outpaced demand in suburban communities. In the City of Calgary as an example, 90% of houses are being developed outside the established communities, while only 10% in the inner city. In recent years however, there has been a renewed interest in urban living and a growing recognition of the benefits of diverse housing options in established communities. As municipalities face challenges related to affordability, gentrification, and transportation, there has been a push for more inclusive and sustainable housing solutions.

Middle housing provides opportunities to create more homes and provide more affordable housing options. It also provides a crucial role in providing diversity and vibrancy in our established neighbourhoods by accommodating different “ages, stages and wages.”

mddl actively works to build a connected land development ecosystem, create transparency in processes and understanding, and develop solutions to scale the provision of housing across the country.