Below are some interesting data on Vancouver's first 100 Laneway Houses
The first 100 Vancouver laneway houses are widely distributed across Vancouver - their addresses can be viewed here. You can view the regulations, benefits and photos of some of the laneway houses that were built during the past 12 months.
The City of Vancouver reported on October 21, 2010 that:
- These 100 laneway houses were developed during the same period as about 500 new single family homes.
- 61 homes were built as new redevelopment – a new laneway house was built with a new main house.
- There were 39 of these laneway houses were added onto sites with an the existing main house.
- There was no noticeable increase in demolition of a single family house during the study period when these 100 laneway houses were approved.
- There were a variety of architectural styles; 67% of the 100 laneway houses were 1 bedroom units; 28% were 2 bedroom units and 5% were studios.
- 59% provided the minimum 1 onsite parking space while 41% provided 2 or more spaces.
- About 1/3 of laneway house projects had involved tree removal and replacement, with twice as many trees planted as replacement.
You can find out more information
about Laneway Housing in Vancouver by following this link.
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