Developers
Citizens
Housing Providers
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.
ABOUT
The Developer Forum Program serves as an incubator for a curated community of DIY-developers who are actively engaged in middle housing projects. Forum 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 developer forum program is about creating an ecosystem that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Service Offerings

Onboarding Meeting

At this meeting we will review your project goals and objectives; assess what project progress you have made so far; and identify your project opportunities, challenges and gaps.

Education

(A) Access to one (1) mddl School program per year
(B) One (1) “Office Hours” group conversation with an industry expert per month (total 12 per year)
(C) Follow along and learn from a real time mddl-led demonstration project

Forum Group
Meeting

One (1) 90 minute group call per month

Networking

Two (2) in-person breakfast/field trip to case study site/s per year

Mentor Meetings

Bi-weekly 30-minute 1:1 check-in sessions

mddl Community

(A) Unlimited access to latest tools and resources
(B) Q&A via Forum Group channel

Site Review

(A) One (1) Design Review at each stage: Concept Design, Schematic Design and Design Development
(B) Preliminary Proforma Review
(C) Receive a comprehensive site evaluation

Key Benefits
Expertise
Access an unparalleled wealth of expertise. We’ve made mistakes so that you don’t have to.
Efficiency
Tapping into our network of high quality development partners improves your chances of finishing on time and on budget.
Economy
For emerging developers, the first mistake can be the last. Avoid making it in the first place or control the damage if you already have.
Interested?
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.
Education to
Empower
A full-day comprehensive course that covers what you need to know to deliver middle housing.
Municipal
Fast-Track
Harmonizing policy, standardized designs and process development to deliver middle housing, faster.
mddl
Community
Community of middle housing champions to connect with decision makers, policy makers, and advocates from across Canada!