Great Rivers Cohousing is a developing multigenerational cohousing community project which will be located in urban Ottawa and anticipated to complete in 2027.

The current 14 core households are creating a community that is supportive and welcoming through a spirit of intentional connectivity. The site we will select will be located in a walkable neighbourhood of Ottawa with street character and close to nature and transit.

We guided by equitable and thoughtful decision-making

based on their chosen core values of:

Collaboration - Kindness - Respect
Inclusion - Environmental Sustainability

The building(s) design will accommodate the needs of our members

The site choice and building design and layout will allow for engaging common areas and inclusion of agreed upon shared amenities.

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.

Each private residence will be fully sound insulated and have its own private patio or balcony.

Our Community will

Be located in a quiet and “walkable” neighbourhood in urban Ottawa, within a 15-minute walk of:
- Delightful shopping amenities
- Natural green space
- Convenient public transit
Accommodate 14 to 18 households
Use Sociocracy as a tool for efficient and equitable decision-making
Create and maintain a community governance structure that embodies their core values

Current stage of the Project

Our group has set up our governance foundation, and has established working circles that report to one another. We continue to learn and apply sociocratic principles on our path towards efficient and equitable decision making.
We have completed the majority of our design process.
We have mapped out development paths and are in discussion with development partners.
We are actively searching for sites to begin development.
We continue to deepen our group connections, and develop our sense of community with recurring social events and meetings. We have become the best of friends!
We have 14 committed households, 2 exploring households, and ready to engage more memberhsip to round out our community!

Do you want to add your name to the Great Rivers Interest List?

The Great Rivers Cohousing Group will be happy to meet you!

We are accepting names to add to our Interest List. The final community size is not yet determined, so we welcome new potential members should we have unit numbers to support everyone engaged.

Great Rivers Cohousing is a developing multigenerational cohousing community project which will be located in urban Ottawa and anticipated to complete in 2027.

The current 14 core households are creating a community that is supportive and welcoming through a spirit of intentional connectivity. The site we will select will be located in a walkable neighbourhood of Ottawa with street character and close to nature and transit.

We guided by equitable and thoughtful decision-making

based on their chosen core values of:

Collaboration - Kindness - Respect Inclusion - Environmental Sustainability

Our Community will

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Be located in a quiet and “walkable” neighbourhood in urban Ottawa, within a 15-minute walk of:​

Delightful shopping amenities

Natural green space

Convenient public transit

Accommodate 14 to 18 households​

Use Sociocracy as a tool for efficient and equitable decision-making​

Create and maintain a community governance structure that embodies their core values

Current stage of the Project

Our group has set up our governance foundation, and has established working circles that report to one another. We continue to learn and apply sociocratic principles on our path towards efficient and equitable decision making.

We have completed the majority of our design process.

We have mapped out development paths and are in discussion with development partners.

We are actively searching for sites to begin development.

We continue to deepen our group connections, and develop our sense of community with recurring social events and meetings. We have become the best of friends!

We have 14 committed households, 2 exploring households, and ready to engage more memberhsip to round out our community!

Do you want to add your name to the Great Rivers Interest List?

The Great Rivers Cohousing Group will be happy to meet you!

We are accepting names to add to our Interest List. The final community size is not yet determined, so we welcome new potential members should we have unit numbers to support everyone engaged.

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You can reach us at: greatriverscohousing@gmail.com

Collaboration - Kindness - Respect
Inclusion - Environmental Sustainability

Be located in a quiet and “walkable” neighbourhood in urban Ottawa, within a 15-minute walk of:

Accommodate 14 to 18 households

Use Sociocracy as a tool for efficient and equitable decision-making