Main report
The Mixed-Use Laneways Study
The complete research report: policy, mapping, transportation, servicing, noise, market analysis, precedents, six design scenarios and recommendations.
Mixed-Use Laneways Study
Reports & Studies
The research, in one place.
Read the main report, start with the executive summary or explore the technical studies individually. All documents are available without charge.
The main report
The Mixed-Use
Laneways Study
The full multidisciplinary study, including policy and mapping, precedents, six development scenarios and implementation recommendations.
Document library
Summary
Executive Summary
A short introduction to the study’s purpose, principal findings and recommended direction. Extracted from the main report.
Appendix A
Transportation Review & Analysis
Traffic, parking, pedestrian and cycling access, deliveries, waste collection, emergency access and maintenance, including a review of the six concepts.
Appendix B
Civil Background Review & Analysis
Water, sanitary and storm servicing, stormwater management and grading considerations for laneway development.
Appendix C
Noise Background Review & Analysis
Acoustic considerations for businesses close to homes, including equipment, activity, construction and opportunities to manage noise through design.
Appendix D
Market & Real Estate Analysis
Laneway construction costs, commercial and residential market assumptions, development feasibility and sensitivity testing. Original June 2025 study appendix.
Read the main report and technical studies together.
The technical documents are the supporting appendices, provided as separate downloads for ease of reference. They retain their original dates and assumptions. The June 2026 main report brings the findings together and sets out the study’s recommendations.