Property Development Drop-In Session Coming Up!

Thinking about adding a unit to your property, but not sure where to start? Join Lakeshore's Housing Team for a free, drop-in session designed help you explore what you can build on your property!

When, where, and how?

• Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
  Renaud Room at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre
• RSVP by February 10 via email Housing@Lakeshore.ca or by phone at 519-728-2700 (during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)

What is this event?

• Designed to help landowners and small-scale developers explore housing opportunities on their property.
• Focused on Accessory Residential Units (ARUs) and “Missing Middle” housing (semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, and walk-up apartment).
• Includes information on Lakeshore’s newly launched Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and available incentives.

Who should attend?

• Property owners considering:
  • Additional Residential Units (basement suites, granny suite, garden suite, etc)
  • Duplexes, triplexes, and small multi-unit housing
• Small-scale builders and developers

What to expect at the event

• One-on-one, high-level conversations with a Lakeshore Planner
• Staff will:
• Pull up your property information through mapping software
• Discuss what types of housing may be appropriate based on current zoning and policies
• Explain the next steps if you want to build
• Share how the Housing CIP can help support your project
• No formal application required
• No obligation — this is information-sharing only