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Great Rivers Cohousing is a new developing multigenerational cohousing community project which will be located in urban Ottawa and anticipated to complete in 2026.
The members are creating a community that is supportive and welcoming through a spirit of intentional connectivity. The site they will select will be located in a walkable neighbourhood of Ottawa with street character and close to nature and transit.
They are guided by equitable and thoughtful decision-making
based on their chosen core values of:
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Collaboration - Kindness - Respect
Inclusion - Environmental Sustainability
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The building(s) design will accommodate the needs of the members
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The site choice and building design and layout will allow for engaging common areas and inclusion of agreed upon shared amenities.
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The building form will be low rise multi-unit building(s), of maximum 4 story, or row housing to attain their vision of community, while staying within budget.
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Each private residence will be fully sound insulated and have its own private patio or balcony.​
The Community will
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Be located in a quiet and “walkable” neighbourhood in urban Ottawa, within a 15-minute walk of:​
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Delightful shopping amenities
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Natural green space
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Major water way
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Convenient public transit
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Accommodate 14 to 18 households​
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Use Sociocracy as a tool for efficient and equitable decision-making​
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Create and maintain a community governance structure that embodies their core values
Current stage of the Project
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Welcoming a new Fall cohort of Exploring Members
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Deep diving into Site and Pre Design requirements in preparation for site search and design schematics to follow, October - December 2024
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Website development
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Continuing work on their community charter
Do You Want to Explore this Group?
The Great Rivers Cohousing Group is open to new exploring members
They seek to attract a diversity of interested households to create a truly multigenerational and multicultural community of belonging.
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They are also open to interested investors, who might like to purchase a unit in this community as a solid real estate investment.
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You can reach them at: greatriverscohousing@gmail.com
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