Inside the Lanescape Speaker Series: Demystifying Backyard Housing in Toronto
- Apr 5
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 29
In collaboration with: Lanescape
When it comes to the growing trend of garden and laneway suites in Toronto, Lanescape is a name that leads the pack. While widely known as premier architects and builders, Lanescape has built a reputation that goes beyond just construction.
Image courtesy of: Lanescape 
Image courtesy of: Lanescape
Today, they are recognized as the biggest advocates and educators in Toronto’s backyard housing market.
To double down on their commitment to education, the team has launched the Lanescape Speaker Series, a monthly webinar designed to guide everyday homeowners through the complete journey of developing a backyard home.
What is the Lanescape Speaker Series?
Building a laneway suite or garden home can feel overwhelming for the average homeowner. From navigating confusing bylaws to figuring out the financials, there are countless moving parts. Lanescape recognized this knowledge gap and created the Speaker Series to keep the public informed, engaged, and empowered.
The monthly webinar breaks down complex processes into digestible, actionable advice. Rather than just hearing from the Lanescape team, each session features a special guest who is an absolute expert on the topic at hand.
What Topics Are Covered?
The series is designed to cover every single element of garden and laneway suites from start to finish.
The Foundation: The inaugural session kicked things off by diving deep into City Planning & History, giving homeowners a macro-level understanding of how backyard housing fits into Toronto's landscape.
The Financials: Future sessions are slated to cover the money side of things, including Investing, Real Estate, Tax Rebates, and Financing.
The Build: Attendees will also get a behind-the-scenes look at Construction, featuring insights from construction professionals.
Real-World Perspectives: To give attendees a complete picture, Lanescape will even feature interviews with former clients who have gone through the process themselves, as well as city staff members who helped shape the local bylaws.
