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Great Rivers Cohousing is a 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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The group has set up their governance foundation, and have established working circles that report to one another. They continue to learn and apply sociocratic principles on their path towards efficient and equitable decision making.
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They have completed the majority of their design process.
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They are beginning to approach the assessment of suitable sites and developers for their upcoming build.
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They continue to deepen group connections, and develop their sense of community with recurring social events and meetings.
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They currently have 16 core households
Do you want to add your name to their waitlist?
The Great Rivers Cohousing Group is currently not accepting new members.
They are however accepting names to add to their waitlist, to be contacted at a later date if units become available.
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You can reach them at: greatriverscohousing@gmail.com
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