There are lot of discussions these days about ‘infill’ design solutions in our Canadian cities. Infill is a term often synonymous with ‘intensification’, which adds new homes into mature or existing communities. Infill can also be thought of making better use out of under-utilized spaces, areas where the zoning is changing through the redevelopment of traditional main street areas, or taking advantage of new housing types which were not considered when the original communities were first planned in the early to mid-Twentieth Century. For someone hunting for a house within the city, infill can also provide a great opportunity to move into a ‘complete neighbourhood’ and also introduce serious lifestyle and savings opportunities.
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