Ottawa Sites for Development
Ottawa Cohousing already has multiple potential sites lined up!
We are continuously seeking appropriate development opportunities with a primary focus on:
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Urban neighborhoods of Ottawa
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New build row housing or multi-unit buildings (to maximize environmental benefits and lower operational utility costs)
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Range of sizes and configurations to accommodate communities of 12 to 35 units
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Walkable neighborhoods (requiring fewer parking spaces)
Consideration is also extended to:
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Renovation projects, if suitable
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Suburban and rural developments
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Urban sites that remain car-dependent, (one or more parking spaces required per household)
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4- and 8- unit developments (in 'long semis')
Long semis are buildings that look like single family homes but include 4 private residences of various sizes. A pair of long semis could house a cohousing community of 8 households; a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units in two adjacent buildings. Above is a series of long semis designed by Rosaline J Hill Architect. One of them is a cohousing community.
Townhouses can be designed to meet the needs of a cohousing community if space is available for a common house or shared amenity space. Above: Examples of townhouses designed by Rosaline J Hill Architect.
Small apartment condo buildings can be designed to meet the needs of a cohousing community. Above: Examples of small apartment buildings designed by Rosaline J Hill Architect, 4 to 15 dwelling units.
Larger sites allow a greater range of possibilities. Examples above by Rosaline J Hill Architect, 35+ private residence units.