ReHousing
Education
About ReHousing
ReHousing is a non-profit organization focused on supporting housing creation through applied research, consultation, and education.
A key focus of our work is the development of practical, applied tools to make conversations around housing development more accessible.
We work at the intersection of design, policy, and development to help builders, designers, municipalities, and housing practitioners navigate the regulatory systems that shape residential development.
Our education offerings, including our Citizen Developers Guide, and our Interactive Web Platform translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, usable knowledge, helping to support better decision-making before design, approvals, and construction begin.
What Our Courses Offer
ReHousing’s courses are designed to support early-stage feasibility and regulatory understanding for gentle density projects.
They focus on the questions that typically arise at the beginning of a project:
• What can you build on a lot ?
• Which regulations apply?
• Where common constraints, risks, and thresholds tend to emerge
They are not intended to replace the expertise of a professional. Instead, they help participants assess opportunities and constraints early, reducing uncertainty and costly surprises later in the process.
Current Course Offerings
At present, ReHousing offers one foundational course developed as part of the OHBA’s Futures Faster program.
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Introduction to Site Feasibility
This course is offered at an accessible price point to support broad participation while contributing to the ongoing development of ReHousing’s tools and resources. This course equips prospective multiplex developers (home builders, renovators, and property owners) with the knowledge and tools to rapidly assess whether a residential lot is suitable for a multiplex conversion. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the policy context, possible project types, regulations, and information required to complete a basic site feasibility study. By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently evaluate a case-study property and understand the key steps required…
This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
Who This is For
ReHousing courses are intended for people interested in pursuing gentle density projects in Ontario, including:
• Home builders and small-scale developers
• Designers and housing practitioners
• Real estate and development professionals
• Homeowners exploring development or conversion opportunities
The courses are especially useful for those navigating feasibility and regulatory questions early in a project, before design work or approvals are underway.
Looking Ahead
Additional courses are in development.
Future offerings will build on this foundation. As ReHousing’s research and platform work continues, our education offerings will evolve alongside it—remaining grounded in current policy, real constraints, and on-the-ground practice.