Perhaps not really that ironic. My recollection of our laneway work in Vancouver 20 years ago was that we couldn’t find any successful precedents to be inspired by, so instead we studied every North American laneway housing failure, and learned from their mistakes, which actually proved invaluable.
November 13, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Perhaps not really that ironic. My recollection of our laneway work in Vancouver 20 years ago was that we couldn’t find any successful precedents to be inspired by, so instead we studied every North American laneway housing failure, and learned from their mistakes, which actually proved invaluable.
November 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Winders are permitted only where serving a single dwelling unit, not for exits, and are not permitted to turn through more than 90 degrees. This has been a challenge on smaller ADU/laneway house projects where turning through 180 degrees would have saved some space.
November 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Winders are permitted only where serving a single dwelling unit, not for exits, and are not permitted to turn through more than 90 degrees. This has been a challenge on smaller ADU/laneway house projects where turning through 180 degrees would have saved some space.
I have been trying and failing to get a shot I'm satisfied with in this laneway for literally years.
November 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
I have been trying and failing to get a shot I'm satisfied with in this laneway for literally years.
They work better in Vancouver. Ironic, since Van was learning from Toronto precedents 17 years ago, but clearly true.
(The one beautiful Toronto laneway that served as basis for research, Shim-Sutcliffe’s, is impossible to reproduce. Unique site, weird house, the best architects.)
(The one beautiful Toronto laneway that served as basis for research, Shim-Sutcliffe’s, is impossible to reproduce. Unique site, weird house, the best architects.)
November 13, 2026 at 1:15 AM
They work better in Vancouver. Ironic, since Van was learning from Toronto precedents 17 years ago, but clearly true.
(The one beautiful Toronto laneway that served as basis for research, Shim-Sutcliffe’s, is impossible to reproduce. Unique site, weird house, the best architects.)
(The one beautiful Toronto laneway that served as basis for research, Shim-Sutcliffe’s, is impossible to reproduce. Unique site, weird house, the best architects.)
After some excellent conversations, I’ve joined an esteemed group of advocates in my neighbourhood.
Delighted and excited to be joining @blairscorgie.bsky.social and @lanrickbennett.bsky.social on the Leslieville Residents Association
Dev Apps, Laneway revitalization, Safe transportation options
Delighted and excited to be joining @blairscorgie.bsky.social and @lanrickbennett.bsky.social on the Leslieville Residents Association
Dev Apps, Laneway revitalization, Safe transportation options
Local Journalism Matters.
It was the most information hungry election I've ever been a part of and I'm just an activist, not a journalist.
Loads of changes in my neck of the woods of #TorontoDanforth
Look forward to leaning on @thelocal.to for the info WE NEED!
leslievilleresidents.ca
#TOpoli
It was the most information hungry election I've ever been a part of and I'm just an activist, not a journalist.
Loads of changes in my neck of the woods of #TorontoDanforth
Look forward to leaning on @thelocal.to for the info WE NEED!
leslievilleresidents.ca
#TOpoli
November 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
After some excellent conversations, I’ve joined an esteemed group of advocates in my neighbourhood.
Delighted and excited to be joining @blairscorgie.bsky.social and @lanrickbennett.bsky.social on the Leslieville Residents Association
Dev Apps, Laneway revitalization, Safe transportation options
Delighted and excited to be joining @blairscorgie.bsky.social and @lanrickbennett.bsky.social on the Leslieville Residents Association
Dev Apps, Laneway revitalization, Safe transportation options
November 9, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Olaver unveils multi-purpose Laneway Studio with “lantern-like” glass-block facade: https://www.dezeen.com/2026/10/30/olaver-laneway-studio-glass-block-facade-melbourne/
November 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Olaver unveils multi-purpose Laneway Studio with “lantern-like” glass-block facade: https://www.dezeen.com/2026/10/30/olaver-laneway-studio-glass-block-facade-melbourne/
The City of Toronto has received more than 60 applications to build sixplexes since it began allowing the developments in select neighbourhoods over a year ago, with more than half of the properties also seeking permission to add an extra garden or laneway suite, new data from the city shows.
Toronto received more than 60 sixplex applications under new rules. Our map shows where they are
www.thestar.com
November 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The City of Toronto has received more than 60 applications to build sixplexes since it began allowing the developments in select neighbourhoods over a year ago, with more than half of the properties also seeking permission to add an extra garden or laneway suite, new data from the city shows.
📍 Miriam Garfinkle Lane #Toronto
The joy of stumbling across a freshly painted laneway. Thirty artists created this “Flight of the Winged Ones” themed mural jam.
The joy of stumbling across a freshly painted laneway. Thirty artists created this “Flight of the Winged Ones” themed mural jam.
November 5, 2026 at 11:24 PM
📍 Miriam Garfinkle Lane #Toronto
The joy of stumbling across a freshly painted laneway. Thirty artists created this “Flight of the Winged Ones” themed mural jam.
The joy of stumbling across a freshly painted laneway. Thirty artists created this “Flight of the Winged Ones” themed mural jam.
From a viral performance in an Italian well to stages around the world, Tiffany Day has a huge 2027 ahead. Her ‘Halo’ tour includes Laneway Festival, North American dates and two weekends at Coachella. zurl.co/RG5vC
Tiffany Day Takes ‘Halo’ Around The World With Massive 2026–2027 Tour - That Eric Alper
Tiffany Day once went viral for singing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” into a well in Italy. Now she’s preparing to take her own songs across Europe, Asia, Australia and North America, with a packed international concert schedule that includes Coachella, Laneway Festival and a special Ultra Music Festival performance with Alison Wonderland. That’s quite a journey […]
zurl.co
November 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
From a viral performance in an Italian well to stages around the world, Tiffany Day has a huge 2027 ahead. Her ‘Halo’ tour includes Laneway Festival, North American dates and two weekends at Coachella. zurl.co/RG5vC
with more than half of the properties also seeking permission to add an extra garden or laneway suite, new data from the city shows..." - Anastasia Blosser in @thestar.com
#MissingMiddle #GentleDensity
www.thestar.com/real-estate/...
#MissingMiddle #GentleDensity
www.thestar.com/real-estate/...
Toronto received more than 60 sixplex applications under new rules. Our map shows where they are
The city legalized sixplexes in select wards in June 2025. Since then, housing insiders say ‘the uptake is real.’
www.thestar.com
November 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
with more than half of the properties also seeking permission to add an extra garden or laneway suite, new data from the city shows..." - Anastasia Blosser in @thestar.com
#MissingMiddle #GentleDensity
www.thestar.com/real-estate/...
#MissingMiddle #GentleDensity
www.thestar.com/real-estate/...
Okay. But if the idea is that laneway houses would open the door to larger transformation, that theory of change has clearly failed. If it didn't deliver numbers and it didn't move the politics, then what was accomplished?
November 13, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Okay. But if the idea is that laneway houses would open the door to larger transformation, that theory of change has clearly failed. If it didn't deliver numbers and it didn't move the politics, then what was accomplished?
But heaven forfend if any of those townhomes want to build a laneway suite!
November 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
But heaven forfend if any of those townhomes want to build a laneway suite!
Could your backyard fit a 2-bedroom house? 🏡
Meet THE LANE 780 — our 780 sq ft, 2-bed laneway concept for Vancouver & Burnaby lots. We now design laneway / garden suite / multiplex projects, starting with a FREE Property Review (email your address).
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Meet THE LANE 780 — our 780 sq ft, 2-bed laneway concept for Vancouver & Burnaby lots. We now design laneway / garden suite / multiplex projects, starting with a FREE Property Review (email your address).
A) Rental or B) family? 👇
virtualrendering.ca
November 13, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Could your backyard fit a 2-bedroom house? 🏡
Meet THE LANE 780 — our 780 sq ft, 2-bed laneway concept for Vancouver & Burnaby lots. We now design laneway / garden suite / multiplex projects, starting with a FREE Property Review (email your address).
A) Rental or B) family? 👇
virtualrendering.ca
Meet THE LANE 780 — our 780 sq ft, 2-bed laneway concept for Vancouver & Burnaby lots. We now design laneway / garden suite / multiplex projects, starting with a FREE Property Review (email your address).
A) Rental or B) family? 👇
virtualrendering.ca
oh right, that makes sense. terraced houses in Australia usually have a little yard with a gate to a cobbled laneway out the back. Flats here have a common area for bins too. But without either of those it wouldn't be practical at all.
November 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM
oh right, that makes sense. terraced houses in Australia usually have a little yard with a gate to a cobbled laneway out the back. Flats here have a common area for bins too. But without either of those it wouldn't be practical at all.
Flying Lotus - Never Catch Me feat. Kendrick Lamar (Live at Laneway 2015)
Between 2 Femmes with Wren & Maebh
2026-11-13 01:47 NZDT
Between 2 Femmes with Wren & Maebh
2026-11-13 01:47 NZDT
November 12, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Flying Lotus - Never Catch Me feat. Kendrick Lamar (Live at Laneway 2015)
Between 2 Femmes with Wren & Maebh
2026-11-13 01:47 NZDT
Between 2 Femmes with Wren & Maebh
2026-11-13 01:47 NZDT
One heavily permitted laneway near me seems to have gone all in on renovating existing garages for the purpose of housing trucks. Lots and lots of trucks
November 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
One heavily permitted laneway near me seems to have gone all in on renovating existing garages for the purpose of housing trucks. Lots and lots of trucks
I actually think they're one of the biggest bands in the UK
Every live video I see looks like 10,000 people
youtu.be/z9C_d78u3I8?...
Every live video I see looks like 10,000 people
youtu.be/z9C_d78u3I8?...
Wet Leg - 'mangetout' (live at Laneway 2026)
YouTube video by triple j
youtu.be
November 9, 2026 at 8:17 AM
I actually think they're one of the biggest bands in the UK
Every live video I see looks like 10,000 people
youtu.be/z9C_d78u3I8?...
Every live video I see looks like 10,000 people
youtu.be/z9C_d78u3I8?...
The lane celebrates the memory of Miriam Garfinkle - a doctor, environmentalist, and community activist with a love for nature. She lived on Barton for many years.
www.diemer.ca/Docs/Moments...
#Toronto
www.diemer.ca/Docs/Moments...
#Toronto
November 5, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The lane celebrates the memory of Miriam Garfinkle - a doctor, environmentalist, and community activist with a love for nature. She lived on Barton for many years.
www.diemer.ca/Docs/Moments...
#Toronto
www.diemer.ca/Docs/Moments...
#Toronto
My friend whose brother owned a Chinese restaurant moved into seedy digs into an old building with a Chinese restaurant after graduation and the smell from the laneway was almost enough to put her off her ancestral cuisine!
November 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM
My friend whose brother owned a Chinese restaurant moved into seedy digs into an old building with a Chinese restaurant after graduation and the smell from the laneway was almost enough to put her off her ancestral cuisine!
A new exhibition has combined culture and queer identities together into gorgeous collages that now decorate Ethel Hayton Walkway.
12 November 2026
Wollongong City Council
#LGNewsRoundup #WollongongCityCouncil
12 November 2026
Wollongong City Council
#LGNewsRoundup #WollongongCityCouncil
Intersectional pride expressed through art on local laneway
wolcc-search.funnelback.squiz.cloud
November 12, 2026 at 8:03 AM
A new exhibition has combined culture and queer identities together into gorgeous collages that now decorate Ethel Hayton Walkway.
12 November 2026
Wollongong City Council
#LGNewsRoundup #WollongongCityCouncil
12 November 2026
Wollongong City Council
#LGNewsRoundup #WollongongCityCouncil
Why should the City subsidize street parking so that you can instead use your laneway garage for storage?
November 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Why should the City subsidize street parking so that you can instead use your laneway garage for storage?
i mean they straight-up blocked a laneway apartment in the annex flats (which succeeded), then tried to get them to reduce the number of townhomes from six to five (which did not succeed)
originate.ca/project/anne...
originate.ca/project/anne...
Annex Flats - Originate Developments
Annex Flats represents a bold new chapter in Toronto rental housing. The six-unit development is constructed in an underutilized laneway.
originate.ca
November 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM
i mean they straight-up blocked a laneway apartment in the annex flats (which succeeded), then tried to get them to reduce the number of townhomes from six to five (which did not succeed)
originate.ca/project/anne...
originate.ca/project/anne...
📢 Down a laneway in the city’s eastern district, a huge $200 million office, retail and hospitality development is nearing completion. And two venues are already open to the public.
Martini trolleys to mochi: A first look inside Melbourne’s mega new CBD food precinct
www.smh.com.au
November 13, 2026 at 1:15 AM
📢 Down a laneway in the city’s eastern district, a huge $200 million office, retail and hospitality development is nearing completion. And two venues are already open to the public.