Solutions
We seek to facilitate change in our community in six ways
Impact Theme: HOUSING
We provide quality, affordable, carefully-managed housing
We are working towards:
- Increasing numbers of affordable rental housing units
- Increasing number of affordable houses, including Co-living units
- Increasing affordable homeownership
- Preserving housing affordability through establishment of or participation in a Community Land Trust
Aligned with sustainable development goal: 11 sustainable cities and communities
Aligned with one planet living principle: equity and local economy
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Impact Theme: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
We develop affordable commercial properties and social enterprises to ensure economic opportunity for the citizens of our neighbourhood.
We are working towards:
- Increasing jobs created/brought into the neighbourhood
- Increasing dollars spent in the community
- Increasing wealth and financial stability in the community
- Decreasing the poverty rate
- Decreasing unemployment rate
Aligned with sustainable development goal: 1 no poverty; 9 decent work & economic growth
Aligned with one planet living principle: equity and local economy
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Impact Theme: COMMUNITY
We partner with the city and non-profit organizations to offer relevant services and amenities.
We are working towards
- Establishment of “Mooney’s Bay Village” …a non-profit health and wellness organization that will develop/support programming for older adults to remain safe and independent in their homes with purpose, choices and relationships that contribute to healthier, happier lives.
Aligned with sustainable development goal: 3 good health and wellbeing
Aligned with one planet living principle: health and happiness; local and sustainable food;
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Impact Theme: HEALTH & SAFETY
We invest in infrastructure and programming to improve health outcomes.
We are working towards:
- Establishment of non-profit health and wellness organizations/programs for the Mooney’s Bay neighbourhood that will develop/support programming in the area of primary health care, food security (Brookfield Community Food Cupboard), recreation, education and other areas based on the SDGs and the Social Determinants of Health.
Aligned with sustainable development goal: 2 no hunger; 3 good health and wellbeing; 4 good education
Aligned with one planet living principle: health and happiness; local and sustainable food;
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Impact Theme: ARTS & CULTURE
We look to support local artists through the development and preservation of artists spaces and the commissioning of public arts projects.
We are working towards
- Increasing public art projects
- Developing affordable, creative spaces
- Increasing arts programming and instruction
Aligned with sustainable development goal: 9 industry, innovation and infrastructure; 11 sustainable cities and communities
Aligned with one planet living principle: culture and community;
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Impact Theme: INCLUSION & DIVERSITY
We look to provide opportunities to under-represented groups via our team, vendors and suppliers, and our neighbourhood residents.
We are working towards:
- Creating teams that are a mix of demographics, skills and experiences
- Developing a robust social procurement strategy that ensures inclusion and diversity in all of our activities
Aligned with sustainable development goal: 10 reduced inequalities
Aligned with one planet living principle: equity and local economy
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