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“Our proposal for the LeBreton Flats Library Parcel is founded on our extensive experience building communities across Canada that are positive for society. We look forward to continuing this tradition by providing desperately needed affordable housing, contributing to a healthier planet by building a zero-carbon community, and by creating inclusive neighbourhoods that provide a stronger sense of belonging for everyone. This project will increase our commitment to the Capital, while realizing the vision for our neighbouring development, Zibi. We welcome the partnership with NCC and CMHC, and will strive to continually innovate and create an even more desirable community as we develop this project.” — Michael Cooper, Founder, Dream Group of Companies, Dream LeBreton.
Building LeBreton Flats: Announcing Canada’s Largest Residential Zero-Carbon Project - National Capital Commission – National Capital Commission, January 20, 2022
“There’s a lot of different players that are involved in this that I think will demonstrate to the city that when you come together from all different sectors, you can build something that is truly marvellous and that works for many, many people.” Lisa Ker, Board Member, Ottawa Community Land Trust.
Affordable housing is a hot commodity — and a new Ottawa land trust wants to counter that – Ottawa Citizen, December 8, 2021
“The OCLT is exciting for Ottawa as it aims to both preserve the existing affordable housing stock while catalyzing new development. It offers the current housing system in Ottawa, with deep knowledge and experience, the opportunity to come together in collaborative leadership under a new model that defends housing as a human right and a public good,” says Laine Johnson, Director of Tenant and Community Engagement at Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation.
It is true that collaboration makes us better: tackling Ottawa’s housing crisis, Ottawa Community Land Trust (OCLT) provides a holistic approach to community building—often missed in traditional development frameworks. – Community Housing Transformation Centre, September 8, 2020
Highlights
Canadian Urban Institute 2012 ‘Brownie’ Award; CCOC Beaver Barracks brownfields project.
Conceiving the Alterna Community Alliance Housing Fund and facilitating its creation. The fund provided financing and financial intermediary services to affordable housing projects.
Beaver Barracks redevelopment. Photo by Doublespace courtesy of Hobin Architecture
Recipient of the 2016 Canadian Housing and Renewal Association's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Beaver Barracks, a 250 unit mixed-income, mixed-use project targeting a LEED Silver environmental standard.
2013 World Habitat Awards Finalist: Beaver Barracks project
