We support municipalities in their efforts to reduce barriers for developers and increase middle housing uptake.
For:
Municipalities
ABOUT

Policy Innovation

From the first GIS search to the final permit, mddl is a systems integrator, a policy ally, and a hands-on partner. We connect the dots between municipal priorities and community ambitions, between pro formas and planning, between what’s allowed and what’s buildable.

Our Policy Innovation program is a specific offering for municipalities that provides a framework for policy harmonization and an accelerated approval process for middle housing projects, reducing obstacles to entry for developers, minimizing risk, and ultimately increasing the supply of middle housing.
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No two municipalities are the same, so we craft solutions that are built to fit.

mddl has led the way for designing and implementing municipal Fast Track programs across Canadian cities to reduce red tape and development risk by creating pre-approved designs with accelerated approvals.

Our standardized four-phase model, refined through collaborations with cities like Edmonton, Kelowna, Regina and Saskatoon—offers a turnkey approach to understanding local conditions, engaging and enabling residents, and developing policy-aligned solutions that match market realities. Whether supporting fast-track design programs, hosting craft developer workshops, or building city-specific communications campaigns, we help local governments transform by not relying on policy alone but paired with mobilization which leads to action.
PRE-APPROVED BUILDING PLANS
KELOWNA

City of Kelowna Infill Fast-Track:
Pre-Approved Typologies

In Kelowna, we collaborated with the City to launch its Fast Track initiative, enabling 4-6 unit permit-ready designs on 1,300 historically underutilized lots, with guaranteed 10-day permit approvals.

Learn More about Infill Housing Program
WITHOUT FAST-TRACK

4 Months

Multi-Family
Infill Housing Development
Building Permit
WITH FAST-TRACK

10 Days

Multi-Family
Infill Housing Development

Building Permit
MODULAR READY
FIELD HOUSE6
By FAAS Architecture
MOSAIC (5 & 4 Unit Options)
By SNDBOX
C4X
By TwobyTwo Architecture
Maple Terraces
By MutarQ
Testimonial
We highly recommend mddl for their invaluable contributions to our city's housing efforts and the impact that their work will have on our community in the long-term. Their work has not only met our immediate housing initiative goals but has also laid a foundation for future advancements in housing solutions.
JAMES MOORE
Department Manager of Housing Policy & Programs
City of Kelowna
key benefits

We help municipalities unlock the entire ecosystem, for everyone.

Developers

We supercharge developers by reducing the time needed to hold land (thereby reducing costs), increasing certainty of approvals, and enhancing project success, ultimately leading to better development outcomes.

Municipalities

We support municipalities by providing a clear path to meet housing targets, reducing emissions while improving walkability, and fostering diverse neighborhoods that encourage both residential and commercial growth.

Homeowners & Renters

We empower homeowners by offering opportunities to participate in the development of their property, increasing affordability through increasing housing supply, and providing diverse housing options to meet the needs of residents.

Interested? Get in Touch

Learn how we can work together. We are here to answer your questions and discuss your specific requirements.

mddl provides practical resources based on real experiences

We provide developers, builders, investors and even homeowners with tools and resources to successfully embrace middle housing development.

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Community

Community of middle housing champions to connect with decision makers, policy makers, and advocates from across Canada!

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School

A full-day comprehensive course that covers what you need to know to deliver middle housing.

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U

A learning experience designed to equip professionals, homeowners, and aspiring developers with the tools to unlock the power of missing middle housing.

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Accelerator

Stay ahead with monthly presentations from industry leaders and hands-on learning through a real-time mddl-led demonstration project in a private community group.