Identifying the existing resources within your organization, your building and your community can be a helpful place to start when embarking on an affordable housing project.

With our development workbook as a guide, we can take stock of each element together and pinpoint opportunities that deserve a more in-depth review.

Uncovering the hidden potential of your land and building assets will provide you with the insights and information you need to develop your project vision.

Shared Ground includes a team of architects who will prepare a schematic drawing package and act as your liaison with city planning officials.

The most successful projects bring together a dedicated team with the right resources, united by a shared vision. Partnership development plays a vital role in harnessing the support and expertise you'll need to bring this vision to life.

Shared Ground intends to build a local network of potential partners to support your proposal and foster cross-sector collaboration.

Your project needs a clear, community-centred vision supported by a strong financial foundation. By targeting a mix of equity, funding and financing, you can reduce risk and ensure long-term sustainability.

Shared Ground can help you develop a funding roadmap and preliminary proforma to ensure you reach your project goals while making the most of available resources.

As you begin to shape your project vision, it will be important to engage your organization’s core community and the site’s broader community.

Shared Ground includes a team of engagement experts who can offer guidance on effectively seeking input at the appropriate stages of project development.

Shared Ground will help set you on a path towards implementation, including confirmation of organizational, financial, community and land readiness.

Once this evaluation is complete, we’ll outline next steps to maintain your momentum, such as applying for seed funding or becoming a pilot project in our research program.