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Sarah Cipkar is Founder & CEO of Resimate Inc. Canada's first backyard home marketplace that helps property owners discover the potential for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in their own backyards in over 20 cities across Canada, including Toronto & Vancouver. In 2020, Sarah built her own 430sqft backyard home in Windsor, ON, which has informed all of her work in helping homeowners and policymakers alike.
She is also a PhD Candidate in the Department of Geography & Planning at the University of Toronto, researching how ADUs are changing the housing landscape across Canada at a micro and macro scale.
Sarah is a community-driven developer, researcher, and consultant, she is passionate about helping people and places reach their full potential. With the belief that technology and people are the key to success, Sarah provides guidance and support for developing backyard homes - from idea to reality.
Pick this person if you want to:
- Gain innovative solutions for increasing housing density, with a focus on leveraging Sarah’s expertise in accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to enhance project feasibility.
- Navigate regulatory processes and gain valuable insights on ADU-related policies, backed by Sarah’s in-depth research on their impact on housing across Canada.
- Receive guidance on development processes from Sarah’s hands-on experience in building backyard homes, helping you navigate the complexities of residential infill projects.
This expert is right for you if you are looking for:
- Cost Estimation and Budgeting
- Planning Policy
- Zoning and Rezoning Applications
- Regulatory Approvals
- Navigating Political Landscape
- Community Engagement
- Public Consultations
- Stakeholder Negotiations
- Communication and Reporting
- Site Layout Design
- Navigating Political Complexities