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Making housing available for those with special needs is a hallmark of an inclusive community.
Below is a list of Dave Harrison’s project work in support of seniors, mental health consumers, women and children facing family violence, brain injury survivors, veterans and young mothers.
Milestones
- Canadian Institute of Planners Award of Merit for Social Planning (with TEAL Architects + Planners), South Shore housing needs assessment, 2017
- Participant in CMHC roundtables to develop National Housing Strategy, 2016
- Advisor to Province of Nova Scotia for SHIFT – Plan for An Aging Population, 2016
- Atlantic Planners Institute Award for Comprehensive Policies and Plans (with TEAL Architects + Planners), South Shore housing needs assessment, 2016
- CIP Award for Housing Excellence, mental health housing, 2008
Client
Date
Project/Role(s)
City of St. John's, NL
2019
- Housing Needs Assessment, research, report and recommendations
City of Dieppe, NB
2019
- Developed mixed income housing strategy as foundation for Dieppe's Downtown Business Plan
Affirmative Ventures, Dartmouth
Current
- Plan for Independent Living Housing Options
GFC Management Ltd., Fall River
2019
- Plan amendment
- Partnership between developer and Northwoodcare Inc.
The GardenView, Dartmouth
Current
- Partnership between developer and Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
New Ross Seniors, New Ross
Current
- Site selection, new seniors housing project
Bryony House, Dartmouth
2017
- Site selection for housing project (women & children facing family violence)
- Business Plan
South Shore Housing Action
Coalition / 6 Municipalities (NS)
2017
- Project manager
- Housing Needs Assessment
Ocean View Continuing Care
Centre, Eastern Passage
2015
- Project Plan
The Buckingham Assisted Living
2015
- Project Plan
Queens Manor, Liverpool
2014
- Assisted Living Feasibility Study
The Birches, Musquodoboit
Harbour
2013
- Assisted Living Feasibility Study
Northwood, Bedford West
2013
- Water ratio review and amendment
- Affordable housing program review
Veterans Emergency Transition
Services, Dartmouth
2013
- Affordable Housing Feasibility Study
Harbourview Lodge, Sheet
Harbour
2012
- Project management services
St. John’s United Church, Halifax
2012
- Project plan and plan amendment
- Partnership with St. Vincent's Nursing Home
Metro Community Housing
Association, Metro Halifax
2011
- Asset management plan
Moving in New Directions
Society, Dartmouth
2011
- Business plan for brain injury survivors
Shannex, Dioceses of Nova Scotia
and PEI
2010
- Development consultant – Parkland on the Gardens
- Expert witness (NSUARB)
Northwoodcare Inc.
Bedford West
2010
- Site selection for Ivany Centre
- Project plan & project management services
Affirmative Industries,
Dartmouth
2007
- Site selection for Affirmative House
- Project plan & project management services
Supportive Housing for Young
Mothers
2006
- Development agreement
- Development consultant
