12/04/2025
A Feel-Good Step Forward: Tiny-Home Community Progressing in Kincardine 🏡✨
There’s a wave of optimism rolling through Bruce County as Kincardine takes another meaningful step toward addressing local housing needs — and doing it in a way that feels uplifting, community-minded, and hopeful.
A proposed tiny-home neighbourhood, led by Small Home Communities Inc., is moving forward in the approval process. The project, known as the Small Meadows Community, aims to create a modern village of compact modular homes designed for people who want simpler, more affordable living without giving up comfort or connection.
What makes this story feel so encouraging is the heart behind it. The plan focuses on choice — offering both homes to buy and homes to rent, creating a new path for residents who may have felt priced out of the traditional housing market. For many in Bruce County, that’s a much-needed option.
The location adds to the positivity: Small Meadows is planned for a spot within walking distance to Lake Huron, as well as local schools, trails, green spaces, and everyday amenities. It’s the kind of setting that gives future residents not just a home, but a lifestyle rooted in community and the natural beauty our region is known for.
Behind the scenes, local surveys over the past few years have made it clear — Bruce County residents are feeling the strain of tight housing supply. Many have expressed concerns about affordability and the limited choices available. This project is a direct response, offering a fresh solution that builds hope instead of frustration.
While there are still steps ahead in the municipal approval process, the momentum is promising. If realized, Small Meadows could become one of Bruce County’s most inspiring examples of innovative, people-first housing.
For now, it’s one of those rare news stories that makes you smile: a community recognizing a need, taking action, and moving toward a future where more people can find a place to call home.