Growth
From vision to readiness: tools for navigating housing pre-development
Housing development is often discussed in terms of construction timelines and completed units. Less visible, but equally critical, is the work that happens before construction begins. Pre-development is where projects […]
A look at 2025: Strengthening the community housing sector together
As the Centre enters 2026, we continue to build on the foundations laid by our 2024–2028 Strategic Plan. Through this plan, the Centre positions itself as a catalyst to increase […]
An alliance to accelerate community housing in Montreal
The Centre, in partnership with the PLANCHER Fund and the City of Montreal, announces the creation of a pre-development fund for community housing projects on municipal land. The fund was […]
Digital strategies for community housing: An overview of our practices
Over the past several years, the Centre has invested time, resources, and expertise to strengthen its impact in the digital space. Through tests conducted across different communication projects and through […]
Housing as a national strategic asset: What the 2025 federal Budget reveals
Budget 2025 marks a turning point in how the federal government approaches housing. Under the new Build Canada Homes (BCH) banner, Ottawa now places housing on par with infrastructure, defence, […]
Women leading lasting housing change
Across Canada, women-led and community-based organizations are shaping a more resilient future for community housing by creating solutions that are inclusive, equitable, and grounded in local leadership. From British Columbia […]
Joining forces to build sustainable community housing in Eastern Quebec
In Eastern Quebec, where distances are vast and resources often limited, many community housing organizations struggle to sustain their operations. Challenges in governance, a lack of leadership succession remains vital […]
From charity to sustainability: A cultural transformation for the sector
What if the key to community housing lies not in government programs, but in our organizational culture? This question drives Mohamed Abdallah, cofounder of Connections for Seniors, an organization founded […]
Rooted’s new model for lasting affordability
In late 2024, Dartmouth Housing took a decisive step. After more than four decades serving low-income tenants in Nova Scotia, the non-profit housing provider realized that small-scale operations and reliance […]