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These mini units would sell in the lower mainland? (www.instagram.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I’d guess they’d go for about $150,000 a piece if you built blocks of them. The lower unit is probably cheaper without the rooftop access.

And yes, this is the future of home ownership here, not single detached living.

Got a note back from the IG creator. Rents for about $850 a month and is just north of downtown Tokyo.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don’t know. I like the look and I think they would sell. But, isn’t it more important to increase the number of units as well as the affordability of each? So, I think it’s possible that this would be a waste of space that could otherwise hold a much taller building with many more units.

[+] [email protected] -7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I think these could be used to add extra density to an area where space is already limited. For example for an existing house, this type of design could add two more laneway units in a very small space where a conventional design won’t fit, or on a lot where there still exists some space beside a single detached house.

I think that cities requiring parking spots for laneways and basement suites needs to go away as well. Not nearly as many people driving now. Or maybe not required if transit is less than 15 min walk away.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ahh, I see. Fill in the books and crannies already there, not to build on full lots side by side.