Standardized Designs for Gentle Density: What Planners Need to Know

Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm PST
Location: Online event

Description

Join us for this Gentle Density Network session as we explore BC’s new standardized design catalogue — what it is, why it matters, and how it can help planners unlock more gentle density housing in their communities.

This one-hour webinar brings together experts from government, architecture, and sustainability to break down the design principles, address common concerns, and examine the role of municipalities in supporting uptake.

You’ll hear directly from those involved in shaping and delivering this work, and come away with a clearer understanding of how standardized designs can be used as a practical tool to deliver more housing, faster.

Speakers:
Kevin Harding – Ministry of Housing, Government of BC
Chris Hill – BCollective
Cameron Lockhart – Carbon Wise
Michael Leckie – Leckie Studio Architecture + Design

This session is designed for planners across BC looking to stay ahead of policy and design tools in the gentle density space. We look forward to seeing you there!