https://www.nestingground.org/home-old daily 0.75 2026-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/99d16e8a-d201-463d-8925-51cff1779ed4/Nesting-Ground-Graeme-Hussey.jpg Home Graeme Hussey Board President Graeme Hussey is the Board President of Nesting Ground, where he provides strategic leadership to advance the organization's mission to deliver sustainable, mixed-income affordable housing at scale. A recognized national expert and frequent public speaker, Graeme is widely respected for his ability to help turn ambitious affordable housing goals into real-world delivery. Graeme currently serves as a member of the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Council and was on the board of the Housing Services Corporation (HSC). Previously, he was Director of Housing Development at Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) and President of Cahdco, where he led the creation of 1,000+ affordable homes. He also spearheaded Toolbox+ by Cahdco, a national community of practice designed to build sector capacity and accelerate non-profit housing development across Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/b23d3875-0cc7-4435-8ab4-0295a25a7eff/OCH+Logo_4kXWZ0k.PNG Home Operation Come Home Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/66ec5c8f-feae-42ba-a9cb-6755c4e693ee/Nesting-Ground-384-Arlington.jpg Home 384 Arlington Ottawa, ON This 300 unit rental building will be delivered in partnership with Perley Health, Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition and Operation Come Home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/da87a06f-f2ac-4cff-8d5e-cb71497c218a/Nesting-Ground-Martin-Cote.jpg Home Martin Cote Board Director Martin Coté is a founder and managing member of Bluenose AC Investments Inc., an investment vehicle formed in 2013 to invest in real estate across Canada and the United States. He brings over 20 years of experience across all real estate asset classes in Canada, Europe, and the U.S. Previously, he spent five years in the Czech Republic with RPG Real Estate (BXR Group), overseeing a 12,000-acre land portfolio and investments in Tower Group A.S., a Danish-listed company with 10,000 apartments in Germany, where he also served as CEO and led the group’s U.S. investment strategy. Mr. Coté holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree from HEC Montréal, and is Chairman of the Board of Pro REIT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/dc0e60bd-ac9e-4aaf-b879-010930c66e34/OCH-LCO-Logo.png Home OCH LCO Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/c6f1cf30-2dab-46f1-aeb3-690dfc06cd66/Nesting-Ground-2475-Regina.jpg Home 2475 Regina Ottawa, ON This three-building condo and rental project includes a new space for Parkway House — a non-profit care facility for people with disabilities requiring 24/7 care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/1766087653934-RVJUXTUTPNS97MPBHBMR/Nesting-Ground-Julie-Favreau-BW.jpg Home Julie Favreau Board Director Julie Favreau is a specialist in real estate finance and development as well as an accomplished lawyer. With her 20 years of experience in the industry, she is known for her multidisciplinary approach that focuses on innovative business models in real estate. Her focus on financing, governance, risk management and public policy in residential and well as commercial real estate makes her one of the leading figures solving the housing crisis in Quebec. She is particularly involved in heritage and religious buildings, ESG fund design as well as real estate pre-development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/893cfbc0-7012-4b3d-8a10-b43a10a5d022/OAC-Foundation-Logo.png Home Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/9c5ffb88-3a6b-4421-89ee-e7646bd78c58/Screenshot+2026-06-10+at+1.19.15%E2%80%AFPM.png Home 1460 Riverside Ottawa, ON This two-tower mixed-use project will be delivered in partnership with Ottawa Community Housing and will use prefabricated mass timber construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/1766087655017-HS81SCVGF335V50PMR8A/Nesting-Ground-Graeme-Hussey-BW.jpg Home Steffan Jones Board Director Steffan Jones is an independent housing advisor. Prior to this Steffan was with CMHC for 25 years and most recently Vice President, Business Transformation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/46c30097-8738-473f-979c-e6a7c298613c/Parway-House-Ottawa-Logo.jpg Home Parkway House Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/1766087653931-CD9F2WMDS41OY88R06WR/Nesting-Ground-Cyndi-Rottenberg-Walker-BW.jpg Home Cyndi Rottenberg-Walker Board Director Consultant, Partner Emerita at Urban Strategies, Inc. Land use planner with experience from campus and community master plans through to development approvals and comprehensive policy studies, Cyndi leads large teams committed to effecting positive change in urban and urbanizing settings at all scales. Known for her skill in motivating diverse groups toward a common purpose, Cyndi understands what it takes to create healthy and enduring urban environments that effectively synthesize public and private interests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/014e1d7e-37e4-4932-b1b9-dec52375dafc/Perley-Health-Foundation-Logo.jpg Home Perley Health Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/6085c1be-8e37-4587-a228-043735da88c5/Urban-Equation-Logo.png Home Urban Equation Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/e698969d-ee49-4bf0-a2a5-3ef010a558d8/Bio+Pic_+October+2025+%281%29+copy.png Home Aleeya Velji Board Director Aleeya Velji is the Founder and CEO of Enfin Impact, where she develops practical solutions in housing, capital deployment, and community economic development. Working across finance, policy, and social innovation, she partners with governments, investors, and community organizations to expand access to affordable housing and deliver measurable impact. Prior to founding Enfin Impact, Aleeya held roles with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada. Her work focuses on aligning capital, strategy, and innovation to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and advance a more responsible economy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/24390afb-bc0b-41eb-8659-ffc261761a56/Windmill-Developments-Logo.png Home Windmill Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/d4c17b32-a7f4-4f78-8346-fd7596c9eae4/Woodgreen-communtiy-services-logo.png Home Woodgreen Logo https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/3018ad01-4872-4f67-9238-dbe81445126f/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/3018ad01-4872-4f67-9238-dbe81445126f/thumbnail Home Home https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/e88bd003-db35-49e8-bcf7-4af40eafce30/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/e88bd003-db35-49e8-bcf7-4af40eafce30/thumbnail Home Home https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/e9797747-b047-4f07-a063-1fea95ec1bf6/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/e9797747-b047-4f07-a063-1fea95ec1bf6/thumbnail Home Home https://www.nestingground.org/home daily 1.0 2026-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/66ec5c8f-feae-42ba-a9cb-6755c4e693ee/Nesting-Ground-384-Arlington.jpg Home 384 Arlington Ottawa, ON This 300 unit rental building will be delivered in partnership with Perley Health, Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition and Operation Come Home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/99d16e8a-d201-463d-8925-51cff1779ed4/Nesting-Ground-Graeme-Hussey.jpg Home Graeme Hussey Board President Graeme Hussey is the Board President of Nesting Ground, where he provides strategic leadership to advance the organization's mission to deliver sustainable, mixed-income affordable housing at scale. A recognized national expert and frequent public speaker, Graeme is widely respected for his ability to help turn ambitious affordable housing goals into real-world delivery. He previous served as President of Cahdco, where he helped lead the creation of more than 1,000 affordable homes and launched Toolbox+, a national community of practice supporting affordable housing development. Graeme has also served in other sector leadership roles, including on the Green Municipal Fund Council Investment Committee and as Treasurer of the Housing Services Corporation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/b23d3875-0cc7-4435-8ab4-0295a25a7eff/OCH+Logo_4kXWZ0k.PNG Home Operation Come Home Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/c6f1cf30-2dab-46f1-aeb3-690dfc06cd66/Nesting-Ground-2475-Regina.jpg Home 2475 Regina Ottawa, ON This rental project includes a new space for Parkway House — a non-profit care facility for people with disabilities requiring 24/7 care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/1766087655017-HS81SCVGF335V50PMR8A/Nesting-Ground-Graeme-Hussey-BW.jpg Home Steffan Jones Board Director Steffan Jones is a seasoned housing strategist and innovation leader with more than 25 years of experience shaping Canada's housing finance and policy landscape. During his career at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, he held several senior executive roles, including Vice-President of Innovation, Vice-President of Strategy and Organizational Excellence, and Vice-President of Business Technology Transformation. Today, Steffan advises organizations focused on housing innovation, finance and real estate, including Peakhill Capital and Key Living. He brings deep public-sector expertise, private-sector insight and a collaborative approach to advancing housing affordability and lasting social and economic impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/dc0e60bd-ac9e-4aaf-b879-010930c66e34/OCH-LCO-Logo.png Home OCH LCO Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/9c5ffb88-3a6b-4421-89ee-e7646bd78c58/Screenshot+2026-06-10+at+1.19.15%E2%80%AFPM.png Home 1460 Riverside Ottawa, ON This two-tower mixed-use project will be delivered in partnership with Ottawa Community Housing and will use prefabricated mass timber construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/1766087653934-RVJUXTUTPNS97MPBHBMR/Nesting-Ground-Julie-Favreau-BW.jpg Home Julie Favreau Board Director Julie Favreau is a specialist in real estate finance and development and an accomplished lawyer with 20 years of industry experience. She is the founder and President of Fi3, a consulting firm specializing in impact real estate, investment strategy, organizational development and public policy. Known for her multidisciplinary approach, Julie brings expertise in financing, governance, risk management and innovative real estate business models. Her work spans residential and commercial real estate, including heritage and religious buildings, ESG fund design, real estate pre-development, urban revitalization and the creation of Quebec's first commercial real estate impact investment fund. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/893cfbc0-7012-4b3d-8a10-b43a10a5d022/OAC-Foundation-Logo.png Home Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/e698969d-ee49-4bf0-a2a5-3ef010a558d8/Bio+Pic_+October+2025+%281%29+copy.png Home Aleeya Velji Board Director Aleeya Velji is the Founder and CEO of Enfin Impact, where she develops practical solutions in housing, capital deployment, and community economic development. Working at the intersection of finance, policy and social innovation, she partners with governments, investors and community organizations to expand access to affordable housing and deliver measurable economic and community outcomes. Previously, Aleeya held roles with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada, advising senior leaders on strategy, public policy, and capital allocation. She serves on several boards and has studied at the University of Cambridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/46c30097-8738-473f-979c-e6a7c298613c/Parway-House-Ottawa-Logo.jpg Home Parkway House Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/da87a06f-f2ac-4cff-8d5e-cb71497c218a/Nesting-Ground-Martin-Cote.jpg Home Martin Cote Board Director Martin Coté is the founder and managing member of Bluenose AC Investments Inc., an investment vehicle focused on real estate in Canada and the United States, and the Canadian investment manager and partner to BXR Group. He brings more than 20 years of experience across real estate asset classes in Canada, Europe, and the U.S. Previously, Martin worked with RPG Real Estate in the Czech Republic, overseeing a 12,000-acre land portfolio and international investments, and served as CEO of Tower Group A.S. He holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, a Bachelor's degree from HEC Montréal and is Chairman of Pro REIT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/014e1d7e-37e4-4932-b1b9-dec52375dafc/Perley-Health-Foundation-Logo.jpg Home Perley Health Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/1766087653931-CD9F2WMDS41OY88R06WR/Nesting-Ground-Cyndi-Rottenberg-Walker-BW.jpg Home Cyndi Rottenberg-Walker Board Director Cyndi Rottenberg-Walker is a land use planner, consultant and Partner Emerita at Urban Strategies Inc. Her experience spans campus and community master plans, development approvals, and comprehensive policy studies, with a focus on shaping healthy and enduring urban environments. Cyndi has led large, multidisciplinary teams working across urban settings at many scales. Known for her ability to motivate diverse groups around a common purpose, she brings deep expertise in navigating complex planning challenges and synthesizing public and private interests to support positive, lasting change in communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/6085c1be-8e37-4587-a228-043735da88c5/Urban-Equation-Logo.png Home Urban Equation Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/24390afb-bc0b-41eb-8659-ffc261761a56/Windmill-Developments-Logo.png Home Windmill Logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/d4c17b32-a7f4-4f78-8346-fd7596c9eae4/Woodgreen-communtiy-services-logo.png Home Woodgreen Logo https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/3018ad01-4872-4f67-9238-dbe81445126f/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/3018ad01-4872-4f67-9238-dbe81445126f/thumbnail Home Home https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/e88bd003-db35-49e8-bcf7-4af40eafce30/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/e88bd003-db35-49e8-bcf7-4af40eafce30/thumbnail Home Home https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/e9797747-b047-4f07-a063-1fea95ec1bf6/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69330602a2ca98449c1281ff/e9797747-b047-4f07-a063-1fea95ec1bf6/thumbnail Home Home