Volume 3 - Program & Project Ideas (PDF - 4.5 - Natural Life Network

Natural Resources Canada – Community Energy Systems
The City of Airdrie developed a strategy for densification of the city’s downtown
including the adaptive reuse of existing surface parking and changes to land use bylaws
and parking standards.
• Downtown densification reduces infrastructure costs, facilitates accessibility
to downtown services, and helps to meet environmental goals, while providing
unique apartment and condominium housing options.
Source: ACT. 2003. New Parking Standards to Promote Downtown Densification.
(63196) http://www.actprogram.com/english/casestudies/pdf/Airdrie63196densificationeng.pdf
- Case study: Montreal, QC
To study habitable laneway space and recommend regulatory amendments including rear
yard setbacks and principal entrances from laneways.
• Building houses on laneways makes effective use of existing services and
helps curb urban sprawl.
Source: Habitat sur mesure enr. Undated. Building Houses that Front on Alleys.
http://www.actprogram.com/english/projects/ra7.asp. For additional information, contact Mr.
Jocelyn Duff, Architect tel.: (514) 596-1492, fax: (514) 596-1492.
L.1.9.4.2 Small-scale infill demonstrations
See also compact and diverse housing.
Infill Housing, Seattle, Washington
- Case study: Victoria, BC
The City of Victoria’s award-winning project, developed design guidelines and an infill
zoning by-law, and built with Zebra Designs, three infill houses.
• Energy savings result from lower maintenance costs and construction
materials for smaller houses, elimination of need to build new roads and
services, and reduced transportation requirements since the houses are
centrally located.
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