The City of Kitchener is growing, and more homes are needed to meet the needs of existing and future residents. In March 2023, the City of Kitchener made a municipal housing pledge to build an additional 35,000 homes by 2031. A key component of this pledge includes enabling more housing that will support gentle intensification of our existing low-rise residential areas.
The Enabling Four Units project will explore the creation of zoning regulations that will permit up to four-dwelling units on any lot that allows a single-detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or street-fronting townhouse dwelling.
These additional dwelling units could be located in:
- existing buildings
- additions to new buildings
- new buildings either as the main building or in the backyard
With our community growing, there is a need to explore innovative solutions to accommodate the increasing demand for housing and promote a variety of housing options. Enabling four units can contribute to more efficient use of existing spaces and infrastructure, promoting sustainable and thoughtful urban development.
Would you like to review information about the project and speak to staff in person? Attend our open house on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 3-6 p.m. at the Forest Heights Community Centre (1700 Queen’s Boulevard).
Prefer to engage online? Find out more about the project and let us know what you think at: www.engagewr.ca/enablingfourunits.