About Us
The Veterans Village Housing Lab Sponsor
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. The CMHC Solutions Lab program is intended to support multidisciplinary, holistic, committed project teams that will develop roadmaps to implement innovative solutions to address identified housing problems within the National Housing Strategy (NHS) priority theme areas and populations. Solutions Labs provide funding and expert solution lab consultants to help solve complex housing problems using innovative methods and tools.
The Veterans Village
Housing Lab Project Partners
At Intelligent Futures, we help organizations sharpen their focus to navigate complex challenges and effect tangible change. Drawing on urban planning roots and strategic, design and systems thinking, we guide tenacious clients across all sectors through planning, development and revitalization for solutions that impact community, culture, society and the environment. The crux – change is a shapeshifter. A brighter future that’s more equitable, sustainable and prosperous is the unifying yield. Lofty? Maybe. Impossible? Hardly.
Green Violin is a company that merges proficiency in land development with community building that prioritizes social inclusivity. They create housing projects that cater to individuals of all ages, abilities, and income levels while also being environmentally conscious. Their construction techniques reflect their dedication to energy efficiency, sustainability, and climate action. Green Violin aims to enhance the quality of life in the neighbourhoods they operate in, beginning with safe, supportive, and affordable housing options for Veterans.
Bird’s comprehensive range of services spans new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and maintenance programs.
The Bird model for success is simple, yet powerful in its application. An approach to doing business that is grounded in respect, transparency, and collaboration. A commitment to all stakeholders – clients, consultants, trades, and community – to engage in a team approach that values people and thrives on fresh ideas and intelligent solutions.