Garden suites were supposed to add to Toronto's housing density. Just 6 were built in the last 2 years
Since by-law amendments in 2022 allowed most residential properties to add small, separate residential units on site, only six have been built. Still, an industry show in Toronto this week is prominently showcasing the latest garden suite designs.
![Garden suites were supposed to add to Toronto's housing density. Just 6 were built in the last 2 years](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7138673.1709932766!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/garden-suite-national-home-show-2024.jpg)
![Visitors check out the interior of the national home show's feature garden suite. The pre-fab build is 570-square-feet and priced at $210,000. Three people, facing away from the camera, examine a kitchen and living room in a small residential unit](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7138673.1709932766!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/garden-suite-national-home-show-2024.jpg)
Since by-law amendments in 2022 allowed most residential properties to add small, separate residential units on site, only six have been built. Still, an industry show in Toronto this week is prominently showcasing the latest garden suite designs.