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These mini units would sell in the lower mainland? (www.instagram.com)
submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by to c/vancouver@lemmy.ca
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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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[–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

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.

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  • [+] [S] -7 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

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

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  • [+] [S] -7 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Ya, I think high rises or at least low rises are a better use of full lots, though I do see the unit sizes being much smaller, probably studio size for 2 people.

    If these can be used as space fillers, that’s a good use of them. People who can afford single detached dwellings could use them as mortgage helpers, which is pretty much required right now.

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