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GIS Lot Identification Tool

Is your property a candidate for middle housing?

Converting existing homes into middle housing can increase the value of your property, generate regular rental income, provide the flexibility for you or your loved ones to stay in the community you love, and provide unparalleled opportunity for young Canadians.
PRE-APPROVED BUILDING PLANS

The One-Stop-Shop for Infill Development

We currently offer three pre-approved middle housing designs with variety tailored to your needs. The 2+4 Courtyard, 4+4 Courtyard, and 4+4 Corner are all compliant with Calgary's H-GO and RCG zones.

2+4 Courtyard
By FAAS Architecture

4+4 Courtyard
By FAAS Architecture

4+4 Corner
By FAAS Architecture

How it works

1. Enter your address
That's all it takes! The mddl Lot Identification Tool will use publicly available data to determine whether your property is a candidate for middle housing.
2. Review lot details & eligibility
We'll tell you key details about your property and the answer you've been waiting for: is your lot eligible for redevelopment?
3. Select your model
After assessing your property, we'll recommend mddl approved housing options that will get the most out of your lot. If your lot is eligible, we will connect you with available and pre-vetted housing designs to simplify your land development journey.
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What makes a lot a candidate?

Zoning
Different municipalities have different zoning categories, some of which are more (or less) favourable for the development of mddl housing.
Lot Size
Ideal lot sizes for our favorite middle housing forms are roughly 50 feet across by 120 feet deep. There's wiggle room, but the closer your lot is to ideal the better
Laneways
Access to an alley or laneway or owning a corner lot can make it much easier to develop middle housing. We're connecting you with suitable designs that suit different lot types.
Infrastructure
The placement of power lines and the availability of critical infrastructure may present challenges for new middle developments. If you want to learn more about what makes a good site, read here.
The mddl property assessment will do a lot of the thinking for you, but it's important to understand that there are other factors that may affect the eligibility of your site. Whether its the presence of environmental hazards to slopes on your site and off-site improvements, treat these results as the first step, not the last.

Take the Entrance Exam

Find out if your lot is a candidate for developing middle housing!
OUR MODEL IS STRAIGHTFORWARD

We provide you with the tools, education and supportive community to ensure your success.

Middle housing is unique because every opportunity begins with an existing homeowner or citizen. We believe the solution lies in placing people at the center of our model rather than adhering to traditional development practices where developers hold all the information, and homeowners are left with little option to stay where they are when their current single family home no longer meets their housing needs.

As developers ourselves, we’ve recognized that we can’t drive meaningful impact alone. By empowering citizens, industry and the larger ecosystem, we can create a new movement based on transparency and sharing — this is where real change becomes possible.

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.

mddl
Masters

An Advanced Apprenticeship for Active Craft Developers.
An advanced program offering intensive mentorship, expert guidance, and hands-on support for active development projects.

mddl
Accelerator

Ongoing Access + Education from mddl’s Expert Community Stay ahead with monthly presentations from industry leaders and hands-on learning through a real-time mddl-led demonstration project in a private community group.