This Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) article details rebuilding the Brock Mission shelter in Peterborough, Ontario, supported by the National Housing Co-Investment Fund. Key points include overcoming local opposition, the importance of investing in quality from the start, and the necessity of clear budget and timeline commitments. Partners included CMHC, City of Peterborough, Four Counties Addiction Services Team, and Lett Architects Inc.
This example may be useful for non-profit housing providers, municipal housing authorities, and community service organizations.
Topics include: homelessness, transitional housing, community support, funding strategies