314 – Bus Tour: Ottawa’s affordable housing innovations — A front-row experience

November 9, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bagged lunch included

Step aboard our exclusive bus tour and on-the-ground exploration of some of Ottawa’s most innovative affordable housing developments led by Ottawa Community Housing (OCH).

Join us for a firsthand look at how Canada’s housing crisis, climate challenges, and post-pandemic economic recovery intersect and are being addressed through groundbreaking solutions.

Key highlights:

  • Explore pioneering projects: Visit Mosaïq Ottawa, Mikinàk, and Phase 1 of Gladstone Village—a first-of-its-kind transit-oriented, affordable housing neighbourhood.
  • Learn from the experts: Hear about OCH’s design strategies, energy-efficient systems, and renewable energy initiatives that prioritize both affordability and sustainability.
  • See innovation in action: Discover how OCH is setting new standards in mixed housing communities, creating vibrant, inclusive spaces that foster community well-being.
  • Uncover unique partnerships: Hear more about a private-public partnership at Common at Zibi, where affordable housing integrates within a new market rental building.

This is your front-row seat to innovative examples of affordable housing solutions. Bring back actionable insights to elevate your own housing initiatives!

Capacity: 42 Participants

Presented By

Dan Dicaire

Senior Manager, Conservation and Sustainability, Ottawa Community Housing

Greg Finnamore

Chief Financial Officer, Ottawa Community Housing

Robert MacNeil

Director, Realty Initiatives, Ottawa Community Housing

Cliff Youdale

Chief Development Officer, Ottawa Community Housing Corporation