Cahdco is a non-profit real estate development corporation and sister to Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC). Cahdco develops affordable housing and social purpose real estate and provides consulting in the Ottawa area. Cahdco combines the experience and resources of CCOC with a team of development, construction, and project management experts.
Our storyWritten By Vera Feng - November 28, 2022
As one of the more recent additions to Cahdco’s team, I feel grateful to have gotten the opportunity to attend the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association’s (ONPHA) 2022 Conference in Toronto from November 3rd to 5th. This conference marked the first large-scale in-person gathering ONPHA has hosted since the emergence of the global pandemic. Attendees, speakers, […]
Written By Vera Feng - November 3, 2022
Last Tuesday, on October 25th, 2022, Steve Clark, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing introduced the More Homes Built Faster Act with the goal of building 1.5 million Ontario homes in a decade. This blog post will look at significant changes and their possible impact on the affordable housing sector. To address the enduring […]
Written By Taarshi Raghaven - October 21, 2022
After being shortlisted this past year, it was announced in October 2022 that Cahdco is a final funding recipient of Round 2: Getting Started of the Housing Supply Challenge (HSC). The HSC is a program hosted by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and funded by the Federal Governments National Housing Strategy. HSC offers […]
Written By Stephanie Cantlay - October 26, 2022
As a student member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) I attended and presented at OPPI’s annual conference last month in London, Ontario held jointly with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA). This year’s theme, 2GETHER, explored collaboration and unity to build more equitable, accessible, and inspired communities. The conference brought 2GETHER two […]
Written By Aisha Salahdiin Ahmed - October 5, 2022
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) held, on Wednesday June 15th, a webinar where they: Discussed Energy retrofitting existing buildings Broke down Funding opportunities for new projects Recommended engaging Regional Energy Coaches Teased their new guidebook for affordable housing providers
Written By Graeme Hussey - September 8, 2022
The ideal candidate would be passionate about the development of affordable and sustainable housing to help low-income and moderate-income individuals, has exceptional organizational & communication skills, and is able to juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines, whilst leading a team of project coordinators. About Us: CCOC is an innovative and award-winning non-profit landlord and a […]
Written By Christopher Hardy - August 30, 2022
Introduction In May 2021, my partner, Tomasz Weinberger, and I, Christopher Hardy, entered the Canadian Architectural Academy of Justice (CAAJ) student design competition named Breaking the Cycle. The competition asked participants to envision a new type of judicial building called a Community Justice Centre (CJC). A CJC aims to reduce crime by addressing the root […]
Written By Ellen McGowan - August 23, 2022
159 Forward Avenue is a new construction project being developed by CCOC with development support from Cahdco. The four-storey, wood framed building was designed by Figurr Architects and built by McDonald Brothers Construction (MBC) and will feature 49 new affordable housing units. The building will include a mix of unit sizes, ranging from studios to […]
Written By Cahdco - August 11, 2022
In June 2022, a special joint Planning Committee and Community and Protective Services Committee was held to discuss two City led initiatives with significant implications on the affordable housing sector. The first was a review of tools to prohibit or prevent renovictions, and the second was an Inclusionary Zoning status update and further direction. The […]
Written By Graeme Hussey - August 10, 2022
CCOC is an innovative and award-winning non-profit landlord and a recognized affordable housing leader with over 50 properties located in downtown Ottawa providing nearly 1,600 affordable homes. CCOC created Cahdco as a non-profit real estate development corporation. Cahdco combines the affordable housing experience and resources of CCOC with a team of development, construction, and project management […]
Written By Graeme Hussey - July 29, 2022
Graeme Hussey, President of Cahdco, and Neil Malhotra, Vice President of Claridge Homes, are Co-Chairs for the Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Task Force created by Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, to develop short- and long-term ideas and solutions to revitalize downtown Ottawa following the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the announcement here. The Downtown Ottawa […]
Written By Stephanie Cantlay - July 28, 2022
Development Intern, Stephanie Cantlay, attended Elevation 2.0, the Canadian Institute of Planners’ (CIP) National Conference. This blog series will summarize one final session and highlight the themes that emerged from the conference. We also encourage readers to engage with our digital whiteboard conference summary. Presented by: Jill MacLellan & Kasia Tota (Halifax Regional Municipality “A […]
Written By Stephanie Cantlay - July 27, 2022
Development Intern, Stephanie Cantlay, attended Elevation 2.0, the Canadian Institute of Planners’ (CIP) National Conference. This blog series will provide highlights from each session Cahdco virtually attended at Elevation 2.0. We also encourage readers to engage with our digital whiteboard conference summary. Presented by: Emilie Adin (City of New Westminster), Michael Epp (City of North […]
Written By Stephanie Cantlay - July 25, 2022
Development Intern, Stephanie Cantlay, attended the Canadian Institute of Planners’ (CIP) National Conference, this year held jointly with the Planning Institute of British Columbia. The conference took place, using a hybrid model, in Whistler, British Columbia from July 5 – 8 with an option for virtual attendance to many sessions beginning on July 6. Every […]
Written By Graeme Hussey - July 12, 2022
CCOC is hiring a Development Assistant to support the CCOC development department and Cahdco, CCOC’s related non-profit housing development corporation. The Development Assistant role will administer the Cahdco website, blog and social media, along with organizing events and meetings. About us: Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation is a community-based, tenant and member directed, non-profit housing organization […]
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