Design Thinking for a New Rental Era Report
How design shapes the GTA's new rental era: affordability, density, sustainability, policy insight and better resident experiences ahead.
Design Thinking for a New Rental Era explores how the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA’s) housing market has shifted toward purpose-built rental and what that means for the future of cities, communities and housing delivery. Bringing together insights from BDP Quadrangle’s multidisciplinary team, the report examines the opportunities and challenges shaping this new landscape - from affordability and intensification to sustainability, policy and resident experience. Through forward-thinking ideas and practical strategies, it positions design as a powerful tool in creating high-quality rental housing for a changing market.