💡 "We’re handing the next generation two crises: a planet on fire & a housing market out of reach. How do we fix decades of generational injustice? 🏠🔥" 👉 Read on. 🧵

⏳ 2.5 years. 3 homes. That’s how long it took for a $1.4M affordable housing project in Charlottetown to move forward.

Canada’s zoning rules were built for the 1950s nuclear family. Today, they’re one of the biggest barriers to solving our housing crisis. 🏘️

Ever walked by an empty lot and thought: “Why don’t they just build something here?” 🏗️ Spoiler: the answer is rarely simple. 👇

Tecumseh has reversed course on allowing 4 units as-of-right — putting $3.2M in federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) money at risk. It’s a reminder that the housing crisis can’t be solved without bringing communities along for the ride.

💥 The $1.5B question: Can Canada really cut development charges in half? @MissingMiddle just dropped a sharp take on the 7 challenges the feds must solve. Spoiler: It’s complicated. But @BuildingIN is ready. 🧵

🏡 How do we get infill housing right? We just published an article on this very question—and it’s now featured by All Things Home. allthingshome.ca/new-homes/ar...

🏙️ Most zoning codes weren’t designed to make streets feel alive. They regulate what can’t be done — not what should be. That’s where BuildingIN comes in.👇

Toronto wants more low-rise, multi-unit homes… but doesn’t even know what a multiplex is. A 🧵 inspired by John Lorinc’s article (June 5, 2025, The Globe and Mail):

🚨 Ontario needs 2.1 million homes in the next decade to meet demand. The Ford government’s 1.5M target? Nowhere near enough. 📚 Internal docs obtained by @shawnjeffords | CBC

📢 Excited to announce that Rosaline Hill will be speaking at #CIPAction2025 in Toronto! Her session: “BuildingIN: Rethinking Urban Growth” 📅 Wed, July 9 | 🕒 3:30 PM

Canada needs to unlock $2 trillion in housing investment. But billions are sitting idle—tied up in Letters of Credit. A new piece by @MissingMiddle shows how surety bonds could help unstick capital and accelerate supply.

Greater Sudbury’s Planning Committee has taken a big step forward. This June, they directed staff to begin planning the implementation of BuildingIN’s recommendations — now one of 41 official action items in the City’s Housing Supply Strategy. 🏘️

🏘️ Are we building homes—or just housing units? We’re proud to be featured in @AllThingsHome, where this important question is front and center. 🧵 A thread 👇 (link: allthingshome.ca/new-homes/ar...)

Low-rise Infill Walkable and Complete Neighbourhoods. At the Ontario Association of Architects Annual Conference, Rosaline delivered a presentation on how form-based zoning and the BuildingIN Program can unlock creative solutions for low-rise infill and complete neighbourhoods.

Strong Towns: Bottom-Up Revolution Podcast. Rosaline Hill, award-winning architect, planner, and founder of BuildingIN discusses the power of infill housing and how simulations and forecasting help cities visualize and advocate for infill housing development. www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...

Which comes first: the chicken or the egg? 🐔🥚 In urban planning, it’s a similar dilemma with parking and transit-supportive density. You need density to support transit-but you often need parking first to make that density happen.

💡 Municipalities need more housing — but how we grow matters just as much as how much we grow. Let’s talk about fiscal sustainability and why it’s central to BuildingIN’s approach. 🧵

🚨 Canada’s housing crisis needs practical solutions—fast. That’s why we created the BuildingIN Municipal Partnership Program (BMPP). It’s designed to help municipalities unlock infill housing potential using real data, smart planning, and expert support. 🏘️🧠

Winnipeg is in crisis. Housing is unaffordable, city land sits unused, and overregulation is stalling growth. Kevin Klein's latest article calls it out: the status quo isn’t working. So what comes next? 🧵

🏘️ Ever wondered how low-rise, multi-unit infill housing can transform municipalities? Follow this thread to see how BuildingIN is making it happen! ⬇️

Ontario's population is exploding. 🏗️ Homebuilding? Not so much. In 2024, the province added 353K people — but started just 75K homes. That's nearly 5 new residents per new unit. 🧵

🚫 Toronto just blocked the kind of housing we should be fast-tracking. At Gerrard & Main, a “missing middle” project replaced 1 house with 10 spacious, family-sized rentals — including laneway suites. No gas. No parking. Steps from transit. Built sustainably.

🎤 Excited to announce I’ll be speaking at the CIP Action Conference 2025 on July 9 from 3:30–4:40 PM! My session: “BuildingIN: Rethinking Urban Growth” #ACTION2025 #HousingCrisis #UrbanPlanning

🚀 Municipalities: Lead the Way on Housing Solutions! 🏡 Canada’s housing crisis demands innovative solutions. That’s where BuildingIN’s Municipal Partnership Program (BMPP) comes in. We help municipalities unlock infill potential, streamline approvals, and build more housing—faster. Here’s how: 🧵👇

🚨 Canadian Municipalities, Get Ready! We're about to launch something that will change the game for sustainable development and housing growth across Canada. #MunicipalInnovation #SmartGrowth #UrbanInfill #BuildingIN

📢 BuildingIN in Action: Collaborating for Smarter Growth This week, the BuildingIN team met with key municipal departments and staff for a series of focused discussions. These meetings were all about aligning solutions, streamlining processes, and finalizing recommendations. 🏗️🏡

Infill development isn’t just about housing—it’s about building complete communities. 🏡🏙️ @jasonthorne.bsky.social recently highlighted how adding density supports local businesses—like The Market on James in Core Urban’s Greystone building. More residents = more walkable services.

What’s built in factories, assembled like LEGO, and has political parties nodding in agreement? 👉 Modular housing. 🏗️🏘️

🏠 Big news! The federal government just unveiled a Housing Design Catalogue with 49 standardized designs for gentle density & infill across Canada. This step tackles our housing crisis by cutting costs, speeding approvals & simplifying construction. Learn more: www.housingcatalogue.cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Next week, BSH researcher Conrad Speckert will be speaking on a panel with @canurb.bsky.social to explore single-stair designs for #middlehousing. Drawing from his research with Nik Luka, Conrad's work has already shaped provincial building codes—and could influence national standards.

Copenhagen’s Sankt Kjelds Square is proof that cities can transform from grey, car-dominated spaces to inviting places for people. Led by SLA’s nature-based design approach, this project shows the power of urban greening. So, why aren’t we seeing more of this in Canada? #greencities #urbangreening

At BuildingIN, we love seeing bold urban transformations that turn underused spaces into vibrant community hubs. 🌿🏙️ A great example? L'Île aux Volcans in Montreal, where a grey intersection became a playful, green space for kids.

🏡 BuildingIN at the Regeneration Forum 2025! 📢 On February 28th, Rosaline Hill presented at the Regeneration Forum in Toronto, hosted by the Housing Services Corporation (HSC). This event brought together housing leaders from across Canada to explore innovative approaches to transforming housing.

📢 Canada’s housing crisis needs smart, data-driven solutions—and that’s exactly what BuildingIN delivers. At BuildingIN, we take it a step further—turning insights into action to help municipalities unlock housing potential. 🏡 🧵 (Thread 👇)

Reimagining Urban Greening with the 3+30+300 Rule Over half the world now lives in cities, facing congestion, climate risks, and limited access to nature. That’s where the 3+30+300 Rule, developed by Cecil Konijnendijk, comes in. A research-backed approach to greener, healthier urban spaces.

The Science of Parking Is Transforming Cities via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2021/01...

🏢✨ More Homes, Same Streetscape ✨🏢 Higher density doesn't have to mean big changes to how your street looks! We can create more housing while keeping our neighbourhoods' charm and character intact.

🗺️ GIS: Mapping the Future of Canadian Communities 🌍✨ At BuildingIN, we believe better data leads to better decisions. GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is revolutionizing the way communities operate and grow. Here's how: (1/5)

🚗 Parking & Intensification: Smart Solutions 🏡 Parking is a concern in intensifying neighbourhoods. The BuildingIN Program doesn't include on-site parking, so alternative solutions are needed. We've proposed three strategies: (1/4)