This webinar focuses on co-op housing development models designed for scalable growth and large-scale projects in rural communities with land. Learn about co-op housing models that enable shared ownership, coordinated development, and long-term growth across multiple rural communities. The session explores land co-operatives, unified co-operatives, and land trust options, with a focus on how these structures support large housing developments, regional collaboration, and long-term affordability. It shares practical insights on how municipalities and partners can engage with these models to advance large-scale co-op housing projects in rural regions.

Speaker Marla Gagnier is the Program Manager, Co-operative Housing Development – Services. She is a co-operative developer with extensive experience in the co-operative, credit union, and housing sectors. Passionate about advancing co-op housing, Marla is committed to fostering sustainable, inclusive communities within Canada’s co-operative housing movement. In her role at CHF Canada, she works with emerging and existing co-operatives to strengthen their governance, support organizational development, and help groups successfully plan, launch, and grow their co-op housing development initiatives.