With small municipalities I am working to activate opportunities to build affordable housing. In Stratford, Ontario as the Housing Specialist I have activated surplus lands via RFEOI processes, collaborated on new community improvement Plans and overseen the creation of a new Housing Needs Assessment to illuminate the circumstances of housing in Stratford.
I work with arts groups, historic sites and placemaking projects to reconnect with community and imagine a new future. Small scale projects might include stakeholders interviews or community consultation projects. Larger scale includes feasibility studies, governance redesign, space usage analysis/marketing and staffing structure design.
I work with the client to help them find like minded community partners and a sustainable vision for their future place in the community. Clients have included: CreateTO, North York Arts, Carlton University, Crescent Fort Rouge United and The Keep Theatre, Winnipeg."
CreateTO is creating new housing at 805 Don Mills and sought input on public benefit space planned for within the new build. I conducted a survey on not for profit and community needs within the community and how they might align with the 805 Don Mills Build Plan.
I provide community development, operational and staffing advice, and coaching services to historic sites. Past clients include Dalnavert House, Beaubears Island, and the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre.
I Support National Trust for Canada on research projects, social media campaigns for Canada's Historic Places Day, and training content development and delivery.
