NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Multiplexes & Gentle Density
Nivo Design explores residential intensification opportunities across a range of building types—from duplexes, fourplexes and sixplexes to low-rise and mid-rise apartment buildings. Through zoning analysis, feasibility studies, architectural design and approval coordination, we develop thoughtful housing solutions that respond to site conditions, neighborhood context and evolving urban policies.
Toronto Expands Opportunities for Multiplexes and Apartment Buildings Near Transit: The City of Toronto has outlined updated policies for 120 transit station areas. In certain locations, the policies permit apartment buildings up to six storeys near transit stations and along Major Streets, while also enabling multiplexes and apartment buildings up to four storeys within designated neighborhood areas. These changes create new opportunities for context-sensitive residential intensification across Toronto
Fourplex & Garden Suite
Toronto Continues to Expand Housing Options Through Garden Suites
The City of Toronto continues to expand housing opportunities through its Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) initiative. Garden suites are now permitted in most residential zones, providing homeowners with additional housing opportunities while supporting gentle neighbourhood intensification.
Sixplex Development
Toronto Advances Citywide Sixplex Housing Initiative: Toronto is advancing citywide permissions for five- and six-unit multiplexes as part of the EHON initiative. The study supports low-rise neighbourhood intensification by allowing additional housing while maintaining the existing residential character.
Low-Rise Apartment Building
Toronto Unlocks More Housing Along Transit Corridors: The City of Toronto is introducing planning actions to encourage additional apartment buildings and mid-rise housing along transit corridors, supporting more complete and walkable communities across the city.
Walk-Up Apartment Study
Major Streets Study Supports Mid-Rise Housing Opportunities: Toronto’s Major Streets Study expands opportunities for mid-rise apartment buildings along designated corridors, encouraging compact residential growth with improved access to transit, services and public amenities.
Multi-Residential Conversion
Toronto Supports Adaptive Reuse and Residential Intensification: Through ongoing housing initiatives, Toronto continues to encourage residential intensification by enabling more housing options within existing neighbourhoods, supporting conversions and redevelopment that increase housing supply while responding to local planning policies.
Major Street Housing Study
Major Streets Study Creates New Housing Opportunities: The City’s Major Streets Study establishes a planning framework to support new housing along Toronto’s major streets, creating opportunities for a wider range of residential building types while promoting complete, transit-supportive communities.