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In 2023 we did a quick rendering sketch for council motion by @christineboyle.bsky.social @onecityvan.bsky.social aiming to unlock new housing options in Shaughnessy... it didn't pass at the time, but here's the 2026 version to keep the dream alive.

Original, circa 2023. The city could allow sub-$1m home options in every n'hood and on every block. We just need to end the ban on small lots, and end the ban on small lot apartment buildings.

There are more incremental approaches as well.... For instance, lane houses still legally require a lane to be built. We could remove that and allow a rear yard lane house or fourplex on properties like this one.

Some of the homes are large and make decent multi bedroom rentals. This one is renting at $1300/br. If it was redeveloped into a new mansion I don't believe there are any rental-loss policies, recompense, protections etc that apply. This is part of the bias of our system.

Some properties, like this one on Cartier, could support substantial infill next to the house, or if the lot was subdivide-able.