For Those Who Need Help

Developers with a continuous history of working in their field do not need our help.  If your group is not a professional developer, you likely do.  Those who do a one time development, infrequently develop, or are creating specialized housing usually do not carry the skill needed to ensure the job is done on time, on budget, and true to the mission.

Groups which rely on a committee of volunteers who, while well meaning and competent in their own work, do not have the time to provide the coordination and attention to detail needed. "We can do this ourselves," is usually the first statement leading to failure.  

Once in a lifetime, with so much at stake, is no time to learn on the job.  We have often seen groups flounder around for years making serious mistakes that can only be overcome by time and more money.

If you are in or headed for in that situation, talking to us costs nothing.

Possible Options

There are several options today that you may wish to consider if you are looking at developing housing or other specialized facilities..  

Affordable Rental Projects

A new affordable housing program jointly funded by Federal and Ontario government offers an opportunity to create affordable housing in your community.  This program is available to for-profit, private sector groups as well as traditional non-profit organizations.  It is a very flexible program but does require that groups are able to contribute some equity, such as land or to do fund raising.  

We are currently working with Bethlehem Projects in developing a 40 unit rental building in Niagara Falls.  Construction will start in March 2008.  If you have interest it pursuing this kind of development, contact us at 905-687-6722 or by email.

Life Lease

While there are over 100 Life Lease developments across Canada and 11 in Niagara, it still is a new idea for most people. Public acceptance must be based on trust. For that reason, a not-for-profit group such as a church or service club is usually behind the project. It forms a separate corporation to create the development. The group makes sure the corporation operates on a non-profit basis for the sole benefit of the residents. See our "Life Lease" section for more information.

Assisted Living Facilities
Schools
Specialized Care Facilities
Churches

Our experience in housing and supportive living facilities, as well as an understand of the general development process gives us great flexibility in being able to assist a variety of clients create the development they desire.