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Municipal Fast-Track

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

Community

Find your people, whether they be influential experts, effective partners, or peers at different points in their middle housing journey.
For:
Everyone

School

A full-day in-person course that teaches you what it takes to deliver middle housing.
For:
Developers
Citizens
Housing Providers
Municipalities
NEXT DATE:

March 6

Edmonton
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We've pulled together a team of trusted experts to help you realize the highest potential of middle housing for your project.

The mddl team, collectively with our partners, have been delivering middle housing in Canada for over  a decade. Our on-the-ground experience allows us to support municipalities, developers, and everyday citizens in the delivery of middle housing, leading to advances for gentle-density development across Canada.
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mddl Community is shaping the future of housing in Canada by blending a network of passionate middle housing advocates.

Community can provide everything from an accessible entry point for individuals looking to start their development journey all the way to a forum for experienced middle housing developers to share insights into common pitfalls, high quality partners, and recent successes. mddl is the nexus for Canadian middle housing advocates.
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Testimonials

We’re producing results, one craft developer at a time.

10+
Years
200
gentle-density homes
300
apartment units
mddl Community Member
Robert Garcia
Operations Manager
Logistics Experts
Their expertise in logistics and operations has streamlined our processes significantly. I appreciate their proactive approach and commitment to excellence.
mddl Accelerator Member
Laura Martinez
Sales Director
Sales Solutions
The results we achieved were beyond our expectations. The team's strategic approach and execution were key to our success. I am very pleased with the outcome.
mddl Masters Member
Chris Wilson
UX Researcher
User Experience Co.
The research conducted was thorough and insightful. It provided us with a clear understanding of our users' needs, which was crucial for our product development. Highly recommend their services.
mddl Masters Member
Emily Davis
Content Strategist
Media Group
I had a fantastic experience working with this team. Their creativity and strategic thinking helped elevate our content to new heights. I look forward to future collaborations.
mddl Community Member
David Brown
Business Analyst
Insight Analytics
The insights provided by this team were invaluable. They helped us make data-driven decisions that significantly improved our operations. I am grateful for their expertise.
mddl School Alumni
Sarah Lee
Project Manager
Global Enterprises
This team is exceptional! Their attention to detail and commitment to deadlines made our project a success. I appreciate their hard work and dedication.
mddl Accelerator Member
Mike Johnson
Product Designer
Design Hub
I am thoroughly impressed with the level of creativity and professionalism displayed. The collaboration was seamless, and the end product exceeded my expectations. Truly a remarkable experience.
mddl Community Member
Jane Smith
Marketing Manager
Creative Solutions
The support I received from the team was incredible. They helped me navigate challenges and provided valuable insights that led to successful campaigns. I highly recommend their services.
mddl Community Member
John Doe
Software Engineer
Tech Innovations
Working with this team has been a transformative experience. Their dedication to quality and innovation is unmatched. I have learned so much and feel empowered to contribute to exciting projects.
mddl Community Member
Robert Garcia
Operations Manager
Logistics Experts
Their expertise in logistics and operations has streamlined our processes significantly. I appreciate their proactive approach and commitment to excellence.
mddl Accelerator Member
Laura Martinez
Sales Director
Sales Solutions
The results we achieved were beyond our expectations. The team's strategic approach and execution were key to our success. I am very pleased with the outcome.
mddl Masters Member
Chris Wilson
UX Researcher
User Experience Co.
The research conducted was thorough and insightful. It provided us with a clear understanding of our users' needs, which was crucial for our product development. Highly recommend their services.
mddl Masters Member
Emily Davis
Content Strategist
Media Group
I had a fantastic experience working with this team. Their creativity and strategic thinking helped elevate our content to new heights. I look forward to future collaborations.
mddl Community Member
David Brown
Business Analyst
Insight Analytics
The insights provided by this team were invaluable. They helped us make data-driven decisions that significantly improved our operations. I am grateful for their expertise.
mddl School Alumni
Sarah Lee
Project Manager
Global Enterprises
This team is exceptional! Their attention to detail and commitment to deadlines made our project a success. I appreciate their hard work and dedication.
mddl Accelerator Member
Mike Johnson
Product Designer
Design Hub
I am thoroughly impressed with the level of creativity and professionalism displayed. The collaboration was seamless, and the end product exceeded my expectations. Truly a remarkable experience.
mddl Community Member
Jane Smith
Marketing Manager
Creative Solutions
The support I received from the team was incredible. They helped me navigate challenges and provided valuable insights that led to successful campaigns. I highly recommend their services.
mddl Community Member
John Doe
Software Engineer
Tech Innovations
Working with this team has been a transformative experience. Their dedication to quality and innovation is unmatched. I have learned so much and feel empowered to contribute to exciting projects.
MDDL GIS LOT IDENTIFICATION TOOL

Is your property a candidate for middle housing?

Converting existing homes into middle housing can increase the value of your property, generate regular rental income, provide the flexibility for you or your loved ones to stay in the community you love, and provide unparalleled opportunity for young Canadians.
GIS Tools for community-led housing projects

What is middle housing?

While many definitions exist, mddl considers middle housing as a range of housing types that fall between single-family homes and apartment buildings. These types of housing can include townhouses, duplexes, and triplexes - generally with at-grade entrances and no elevator core.

We’re proud to have been selected as a finalist in CMHC’s Stage 5 Level-Up Housing Supply Challenge to increase Canada’s housing productivity.

Learn more about the
Housing Supply Challenge.

ABOUT

mddl School is taught by local experts, all over Canada.

8 hours
Our full-day course is taught by local experts in land acquisition, development, design, financing, and policy. You will learn what you need to know to deliver Middle Housing, be connected with experienced professionals who can help you along the way, and meet likeminded people at various stages in a single shared journey.
7+
Cohorts
382
Students
286
Lots of Land
1936
Projected Units
Calgary middle housingKelowna middle housingEdmonton middle housingRegina middle housingSaksatoon middle housingStratford middle housing
TESTIMONIALS

What our graduates have to say

Curriculum

What you’ll learn at mddl School

MODULE 1
Welcome to mddl School
Class is in session! Meet your instructors and refresh yourself on the basics of middle housing
MODULE 2
The Development Process
Map out the development process before diving into the details to help you frame the wealth of information to come
MODULE 3
Site Acquisition & Pre- Development
Review key considerations when picking your development site, including red flags, expected costs, and real examples
Visioning & Site Selection Exercise
MODULE 4
Real Estate Transactions
Learn to manage real estate transactions, adapt to market conditions, and avoid common transaction pitfalls
MODULE 5
Design & Development
Cover the most cost effective forms of middle in your city to effectively manage conversations with your design team
policy & design selection exercise
MODULE 6
City Approvals
Get tips on middle-friendly zoning and changes in the pipeline from real policy makers optimize your approval chances
MODULE 7
Financing your project with a pro forma
Validate your project and secure financing, complete with pro forma templates and interactive exercises
PRO FORMA EXERCISE
MODULE 8
Construction
Tie it all together by learning the pros and cons of working with a General Contractor or doing it on your own
MODULE 9
Walking Tour
Put your learnings to the test by critiquing real examples of built middle and promising (or problematic) sites
TAKE HOME BENEFITS

Gain access to tools, resources, and a network of like-minded craft developers.

Exercise Textbook & Middle Housing Playbook

Take home our Middle Housing Land Development Textbook with 75+ pages of financial exercises and knowledge to confidently tackle your middle housing project!

Network
Opportunity

mddl School is the place to build relationships and expand your support network of industry experts, future collaborators, and other craft developers.

Community
Resources

Keep the momentum and stay connected to your mddl School cohort on Community! Rewatch your sessions, access vendors across Canada, share insights, and find the right tools to help you on your middle housing journey.

Class is in session.
Enroll now!

mddl School is hosted regularly in Calgary and Kelowna.
Looking for the missing middle in your city?
Email us at hello@mddl.co!

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.

mddl
Community

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

Municipal
Fast-Track

Concierge fast-track development services from permit to occupancy.

mddl
Masters

Support and guidance on middle housing delivery, from policy and zoning to financing your project.

mddl
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.