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Welcome to Rooted

Providing affordable housing since 1982.

Welcome to Rooted – Building Strong Foundations, Creating Lasting Communities.

At Rooted, we believe resilience begins with the foundation of a safe and stable home.

Our mission is to transform lives by delivering affordable housing that stands the test of time. By empowering communities with the resources to establish strong roots, deepen connections, and nurture growth, we are building a brighter future for generations to come.

Full website coming 2025.

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We are dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and quality rental housing for individuals and families in their communities.

With a focus on sustainability, Rooted Community Development Partners work to foster a sense of belonging and support for all residents. Through our innovative programs and partnerships, we strive to create vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.

We are convenors who bring together a range of stakeholders with different priorities to achieve shared goals in rental housing. We facilitate important conversations by listening and with clear communication and meaningful dialogue.

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Featured Project

Circassion Drive

This is Rooted’s most innovative project to date—a high-efficiency, 18-unit multi-residential building in Cole Harbour, NS, designed to use 60% less energy than national building code baseline. Built with affordability and sustainability in mind, half of the units (including 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom options) will rent for less than 60% of true market for generations to come. Integrated with local multi-use trails, the site enhances community connectivity through thoughtful landscape design.

Circassion Drive is the first hybrid mass timber multi-res project in Atlantic Canada. Our team was able to design a building that maximizes the benefits of CLT while reducing costs from a traditional mass timber build. This is a flagship project for us –representing the partnerships, new innovations, and creativity we are bringing to our work each day.

The building is scheduled to welcome residents by late 2025.

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Meet our Team

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Nick Russell

CEO

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Carrie Chiasson

Director, Operations & Programming

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Dylan Ward

Director, Development

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Gustavo Silva

Housing Administrator

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Kirby Powell

Manager, Operations

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Peggy MacDonald

Manager, Accounting

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Trish Cunningham

Maintenance Technician

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Our name “Rooted” symbolizes the foundation of our organization.

A commitment to sustainability, social integration, and innovative rental housing. We are dedicated to nurturing lasting relationships among residents, staff, and local partners, ensuring that every community is a place where individuals can thrive.