Developers
Citizens
Housing Providers
Masters
Have you already started your middle housing journey? Are you looking to avoid common pitfalls or even help others learn from your experiences?
This program is for you.
This program is for you.
Join the mddl Masters Program
ABOUT
The mddl Masters Program serves as an incubator for a curated community of DIY-developers who are actively engaged in middle housing projects. Program members have the opportunity to share experiences, learn from one another and build valuable connections that propel them towards achieving their development goals.
Learn
about the mistakes and successes of developer peers to avoid common pitfalls and take advantage of effective development methods.
Share
your experience with peers and potential partners, promoting the successful creation and adoption of middle housing in your community and beyond.
Network
to gain valuable recommendations and introductions to effective partners, tapping into a unique well of expertise.
Achieve
more than you ever thought you could through the support of the mddl community.
Nobody becomes a developer alone. The Masters program is about creating an ecosystem that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Wherever you are on your journey, we can help.
Best Value
Accelerator
No matter what stage you are in the land development process, we have experts that can support you along the way. Join this program to have access to experts (with regular hourly rates of up to $750/hr), a Community of craft developers and monthly learning opportunities.
Education
m ddl School
Not Included
Office Hours
Monthly 1 hour office hour with industry expert (50+ participants)
Demonstration Project
Not Included
m ddl Community
Unlimited access to latest tools and resources online, including an ability to connect with others
Accelerator Q&A via Forum Group channel
Forum Group Meeting
Virtual Meetings
One - 45-minute virtual Q&A per month in a large group of 50+ members
Networking
In-Person Meetings
Not Included
Expert Support
Expert Support
Two - 30 minute calls with an industry expert per month
Project Management Support Channel
Q&A via Private Project Management Channel to ask questions about Project Management documents and processes
Site Reviews
Design Reviews
Not Included
Budget & Proforma Review
Not Included
Site Evaluation
Not Included
Funding
Opportunity to Access Funds
Not Included
Masters
We're here for you every step of the way. This plan includes regular check-ins to monitor your project’s progress, foster accountability, and provide review oversight at critical stages of your project to identify and avoid potential pitfalls. Our proactive approach aims to improve project outcomes, mitigate risks, and enhance your chances of success as you navigate your project.
$1500
/month
Education
m ddl School
Access to one in-person mddl School program per year
Office Hours
Monthly 1 hour office hour with industry expert (50+ participants)
Demonstration Project
Follow along and learn from a real time mddl-led demonstration project shared in private Community group
m ddl Community
Unlimited access to latest tools and resources online, including an ability to connect with others
Q&A via Forum Group channel - responses provided by mddl and expers
Forum Group Meeting
Virtual Meetings
One - 60 minute group call per month in a small group of 10 members
Networking
In-Person Meetings
Two - in-person breakfast/field trip to case study site(s) per year (minimum 3-month participation)
Expert Support
Expert Support
One - 30 minute call with mddl per month and Two - 30 minute calls with an industry expert per month (plus, early access booking)
Project Management Support Channel
Q&A via Private Project Management Channel to ask questions about Project Management documents and processes
Site Reviews
Design Reviews
One - Design Review at each stage: Concept Design, Schematic Design and Design Development
Budget & Proforma Review
Budget and Preliminary Pro Forma Review
Site Evaluation
Comprehensive site evaluation to include:
- Policy site test with white card modeling based on zoning
- Desktop review of potential site constraints
- Policy site test with white card modeling based on zoning
- Desktop review of potential site constraints
Funding
Opportunity to Access Funds
Access to alternative financing solutions with partnering organizations
Education
m ddl School
Not Included
Access to one in-person mddl School program per year
Office Hours
Monthly 1 hour office hour with industry expert (50+ participants)
Monthly 1 hour office hour with industry expert (50+ participants)
Demonstration Project
Not Included
Follow along and learn from a real time mddl-led demonstration project shared in private Community group
m ddl Community
Unlimited access to latest tools and resources online, including an ability to connect with others
Accelerator Q&A via Forum Group channel
Unlimited access to latest tools and resources online, including an ability to connect with others
Q&A via Forum Group channel - responses provided by mddl and experts
Forum Group Meeting
Virtual Meetings
One - 45 minute virtual Q&A per month in a large group of 50+ members
One - 60 minute group call per month in a small group of up to 10 members
Networking
In-Person Meetings
Not Included
Two - in-person breakfast/field trip to case study site(s) per year (minimum 3-month participation)
Expert Support
Expert Support
Two - 30-min calls with an industry expert per month
One - 30 minute call with mddl per month and Two - 30 minute calls with an industry expert per month (plus, early access booking)
Project Management Support Channel
Q&A via Private Project Management Channel to ask questions about Project Management documents and processes
Q&A via Private Project Management Channel to ask questions about Project Management documents and processes
Site Reviews
Design Reviews
Not Included
One - Design Review at each stage: Concept Design, Schematic Design, and Design Development
Budget and Proforma Review
Not Included
Budget and Preliminary Pro Forma Review
Site Evaluation
Not Included
Comprehensive site evaluation to include:
- Policy site test with white card modeling based on zoning
- Desktop review of potential site constraints
- Policy site test with white card modeling based on zoning
- Desktop review of potential site constraints
Funding
Opportunity to Access Funds
Not Included
Access to alternative financing solutions with partnering organizations
Interested?
Get in touch!
Get in touch!
Learn how we can work together. We’re here to support you throughout your middle housing development journey
mddl provides practical resources based on real experiences
We provide developers, builders, investors and even homeowners with tools and resources to successfully embrace middle housing development.
mddl
Community
Community of middle housing champions to connect with decision makers, policy makers, and advocates from across Canada!
Municipal
Fast-Track
Harmonizing policy, standardized designs and process development to deliver middle housing, faster.
mddl
School
A full-day comprehensive course that covers what you need to know to deliver middle housing.