Collingwood
Property Type: New Construction | Semi-Detached Building | 8 Residential Units
Project Overview
This brand-new development project is a masterclass in as-of-right intensification and multi-unit design efficiency. Originally a single parcel, our team successfully severed the lot into two, allowing for the construction of a new 2-storey semi-detached building—with 4 legal residential units per side, for a total of 8 fully legal, self-contained units.
Scope & Strategy
Designed two mirror-image 4-plexes on the newly severed lots and optimized the project for zoning efficiency, parking, energy performance, accessibility, and CMHC MLI Select objectives.
- Designed two mirror-image 4-plexes (one on each newly severed lot)
- Achieved 8-unit total build with no variances and maximum zoning efficiency
- Allocated 4 parking spaces per side (8 total) in compliance with local requirements
- Coordinated layouts, energy performance, and accessibility targets to align with CMHC’s MLI Select program
- Integrated full basement design to unlock lower-level units with code-compliant egress, light, and privacy
Challenges Solved
- Combined lot severance, density maximization, and parking compliance into a clean build plan
- Optimized for long-term rentability, energy efficiency, and insurance compliance
- Designed for MLI Select qualification—balancing accessibility, affordability, and sustainability metrics
Investor Benefits
- 8 brand-new, legal residential units ready for long-term financing and cash flow
- Purpose-built for multi-tenant efficiency, reduced maintenance, and optimized NOI
- Fully eligible for CMHC MLI Select program, providing up to 95% LTV and extended amortization
- No rezoning or committee delays
Current Status
Permit under review. Construction scheduled to start early May 2025.
Semi Detached, 8 Units, Lot Severance, MLI Select
