Langs Development

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This project supports the Region of Waterloo's strategic focus area(s):



Welcome to the 581-595 Langs Drive EngageWR page! Thank you for your interest in this new affordable housing project planned for the City of Cambridge. This project will help reduce the wait list of people who need housing in this neighbourhood and it will provide an opportunity to expand services for existing and new tenants.

In 2019, Regional Council approved the Waterloo Region Housing (WRH) Master Plan (see Council report: Addendum Community Services Committee Agenda - November 5, 2019 (regionofwaterloo.ca)). An outcome of the Master Plan was the creation of a WRH revitalization strategy for existing WRH properties. The strategy involved evaluating all 65 WRH sites to determine which have the most potential for redevelopment based on site assessments. The five sites recommended for redevelopment have relatively high community housing waiting lists, which would be reduced with revitalization. Also, there are several existing services available at these sites which can be expanded as part of the revitalization through community-based needs. The combination of selected sites ensures that affordable units are developed on the central transit corridor and meet the needs of each of the three cities.

581-595 Langs Drive was one of the recommended properties for revitalization. The site is close to transit and many community amenities. The new building is proposed to contain 136 units that will range from 1 to 5 bedrooms to serve singles and families in the community.

This project will make a huge difference in the lives of many people waiting for an affordable home. It is urgently needed and is supported by the City of Cambridge and the Region of Waterloo.

We look forward to engaging with you on this exciting development.

Visit and subscribe to this page to receive project updates and ask questions.


This project supports the Region of Waterloo's strategic focus area(s):



Welcome to the 581-595 Langs Drive EngageWR page! Thank you for your interest in this new affordable housing project planned for the City of Cambridge. This project will help reduce the wait list of people who need housing in this neighbourhood and it will provide an opportunity to expand services for existing and new tenants.

In 2019, Regional Council approved the Waterloo Region Housing (WRH) Master Plan (see Council report: Addendum Community Services Committee Agenda - November 5, 2019 (regionofwaterloo.ca)). An outcome of the Master Plan was the creation of a WRH revitalization strategy for existing WRH properties. The strategy involved evaluating all 65 WRH sites to determine which have the most potential for redevelopment based on site assessments. The five sites recommended for redevelopment have relatively high community housing waiting lists, which would be reduced with revitalization. Also, there are several existing services available at these sites which can be expanded as part of the revitalization through community-based needs. The combination of selected sites ensures that affordable units are developed on the central transit corridor and meet the needs of each of the three cities.

581-595 Langs Drive was one of the recommended properties for revitalization. The site is close to transit and many community amenities. The new building is proposed to contain 136 units that will range from 1 to 5 bedrooms to serve singles and families in the community.

This project will make a huge difference in the lives of many people waiting for an affordable home. It is urgently needed and is supported by the City of Cambridge and the Region of Waterloo.

We look forward to engaging with you on this exciting development.

Visit and subscribe to this page to receive project updates and ask questions.


  • City accepts application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments

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    At a Special City of Cambridge Council meeting held on September 27, City staff formally introduced the Planning application to Council and the Public. Regional staff and IBI Group opened the meeting with a brief presentation about the project. This was followed by a presentation of City Planning staff who outlined the following details of the required Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment:

    An Official Plan Amendment is required to redesignate the property from the current “Low/Medium Density Residential” designation to the “High Density Residential” designation.

    • The High Density Residential designation permits a maximum Floor Space Index (FSI) of 2.0. The proposed development would have a maximum FSI of 1.4, which would be in conformity.

    • A Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed to rezone the subject lands from the current “Multiple-Residential – RM4” zone to a compound “N1RM3” zone to permit the proposed apartment building and Youth Community Centre, along with the following site-specific provisions:
    • To permit a minimum front yard setback of 5.0 metres;
    • To permit a maximum density of 135 units per hectare;
    • To permit a reduced residential parking rate of 0.70 spaces per dwelling unit; and,
    • To permit a reduced visitor parking rate of 0.15 spaces per dwelling unit.

    City of Cambridge Council approved staff's recommendation to receive the application and refer it back to staff for a subsequent report and staff recommendation.

    The information presented by City staff and the Region can be found at: eSCRIBE Agenda Package (cambridge.ca) (Pages 54-92)

    Next steps:

    City staff and agencies will review the application

    When the review is complete a report will be brought back to a Special meeting of Council and a decision will be made by Council.

Page last updated: 24 Aug 2023, 09:52 AM