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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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The group has set up their governance foundation, establishing circles that report in to each other. They continue to learn and apply sociocratic principles on their path towards efficient and equitable decision making.
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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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Ongoing group connections, developing and deepening their sense of community.
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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