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Contech's serves clients in related to property development and land use optimization, particularly in the context of single-family dwellings (SFD) and laneway houses in Canada, with a focus on Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Surrey. Contech offers services such as feasibility and site selection studies, residential costing and financial planning, and commercial and industrial site planning to help clients develop their projects in line with municipal requirements and market needs.

The introduction of laneway housing in Vancouver was part of an initiative to increase urban density while preserving the single-family feel of neighborhoods. Laneway houses in Vancouver are typically around 550 square feet in size, with one or two bedrooms, and they are often built in the space reserved for a garage at the back of a traditional lot.

Vancouver has seen several developments related to laneway housing, with a focus on sustainability and affordability. For instance, there was a Sustainable Laneway House project that began in 2009, and Vancouver introduced updated rules in 2013 to make it easier to build laneway houses and address concerns related to parking and garage use.

Housing affordability is a significant concern in Vancouver, given the high population density. Laneway housing is one strategy to increase the supply of housing and potentially moderate house prices.

In 2024, it appears that Burnaby, Coquitlam, and other areas have followed Vancouver's lead in promoting laneway housing and multi-unit dwellings. This is intended to encourage small landowners to invest in rental units, including laneway houses, with the prospect returns on investment.

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