Enabled by H-GO land use, New Monica leverages the flexibility to achieve R-CG-level density without maxing out height, lot coverage, or FAR. That freedom allowed us to work with the site rather than against it by preserving mature trees, carving out two generous courtyards, widening side setbacks for light and privacy, and introducing over-garage homes that activate St. Monica Avenue.

Funded through CMHC’s MLI Select program, the project exceeds affordability benchmarks, with over 40% of the homes offered at below-market rates.  We’re testing how small, mixed-market projects can add thoughtful density—proving that good design creates better housing outcomes when driven by purpose, not just profit. We believe high quality housing choices belong in established communities like Inglewood, where transit, commuting paths, and amenities are closeby, and where thoughtful architecture can quietly strengthen the fabric of the city.

The architecture expression of our project is informed directly by its context, which is essential on a street protective of its identity. By guiding change rather than resisting it, we believe communities can evolve from within their own language. Using our Architecture Soup design tool, we translated the observed architectural patterns of the street into a visual interactive toolkit—informing our new development to grow from the neighbourhood’s existing language, and proving that density, affordability, and character can coexist quietly and confidently.  We're showing that neighbourhoods can evolve in ways that respect their context while expanding housing options.