Infill construction: Breathing new life into our neighbourhoods

Multi-family complexes help revitalize urban areas and ease our local housing needs

Our Okanagan Valley is renowned for its natural beauty and rapidly growing population so cities like Kelowna are consistently facing a high demand for housing. With future development always in mind, embracing infill construction presents a key opportunity to address the housing shortage in this stunning region.

Infill construction focuses on building within existing urban areas instead of expanding into undeveloped land. This strategy enhances community density, preserves our green spaces and reduces sprawl. Whether it's a carriage house, suite, or multiplex, Gibson Custom Homes excels in award-winning construction projects and recognizes some of the significant benefits of infill construction for our valley:

New Build Property Values:

• Infill projects can lead to the revitalization of old or vacant properties within established neighborhoods. This can raise property values in the surrounding area to benefit homeowners.
  
• Desirable urban amenities such as shops, restaurants, and cultural spaces are added so the appeal of these neighborhoods grows, attracting more investment and boosting the local economy.
  

Home Construction Creates Jobs:

• Infill construction projects create jobs in various sectors, including construction, architecture, engineering, and urban planning. These projects also spur economic activity through related services such as retail and hospitality that benefit from increased foot traffic and higher population density.
  

Infill Means Efficient Infrastructure Use:

• Infill development utilizes current infrastructure such as roads, utilities and public transportation, reducing the need for costly new projects. 
  

Reduced Transportation Emissions: 

• Higher community density, thanks to infill construction, encourages walking, cycling and public transportation use. Fewer cars means lower greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
  

Infill Helps The Environment: 

• Preserving green spaces within our urban areas provides critical environmental benefits such as improved air quality and natural flood control. These areas also provide residents with access to nature, which has been shown to improve mental and physical health.
  

Our gorgeous Okanagan region will continue to experience population growth driven by its natural beauty, lifestyle and economic opportunities, and this will spur a consistent demand for more housing here. Local infill development is an essential strategy for accommodating new residents without sprawling into our green spaces. Innovative approaches to infill construction such as modular construction, mixed-use zoning and green building practices may become more prevalent so you’ll need an experienced custom home builder to help navigate the options available to you. 

Got a construction project in mind?  Call the design, construction and renovation professionals at Gibson Custom Homes today to experience their expert execution from start to finish!



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