Infill Development in Vancouver: Building the City’s Next Chapter
Karimi Developments specializes in small-scale multi-family and multiplex projects that align with Vancouver’s evolving housing policies, neighbourhood patterns, and long-term demographic needs.
What Is Infill Development, and Why Does Vancouver Need It?
Infill development refers to building housing within existing neighbourhoods — not through large towers, but through gentle, incremental density. As Vancouver continues to grow, the most sustainable path forward is unlocking the capacity of its low-rise neighbourhoods.
Karimi Developments focuses on this emerging asset class. We build thoughtful multiplex and gentle-density homes that fit seamlessly into existing communities while supporting city-wide housing goals.
Why Infill Is Becoming the Core of Vancouver’s Housing Strategy
With new multiplex zoning, missing-middle frameworks, and gentle-density initiatives across Metro Vancouver, infill development is shifting from a niche category to a central pillar of the region’s housing future. Municipalities now recognize that the path to affordability and livability lies in small-scale, human-centered housing.
- →City of Vancouver’s multiplex (R1–R1S) zoning reforms
- →Burnaby’s new gentle-density incentives
- →Provincial legislation supporting 4–6 units on standard lots
- →Rising demand for family-oriented multi-unit homes
- →Growing interest in infill from investors and landowners
Our Work Aligns With Vancouver’s Urban Evolution
At Karimi Developments, infill is not a side product — it is our core competency. We understand the zoning pathways, regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and architectural strategies required to deliver exceptional small-scale housing.
Our Expertise Includes:
- Deep understanding of multiplex zoning and lot typologies
- Technical feasibility analysis for each site
- Neighbourhood-responsive building forms
- Financial modeling designed for long-term stability
- A disciplined, operator-led execution process
A Generational Opportunity
As policy shifts become permanent, the next 10–20 years will see unprecedented demand for well-designed, operator-led infill projects. Karimi Developments is committed to shaping this new chapter with precision, discipline, and long-term stewardship.
Why Infill Creates Value
- •Supports family-oriented housing needs
- •Creates more attainable multi-unit ownership opportunities
- •Improves walkability and contributes to vibrant streets
- •Reduces pressure on large-scale development corridors
- •Delivers environmentally responsible growth
