Dear Actionmarguerite residents & families,
On Wednesday, September 24th an open house was held for the CoHabit project. Actionmarguerite was well represented, and we want to say a big thanks to everyone who came out to the open house this week, and for sharing your thoughtful feedback. As the project continues to unfold, we promised to keep you informed and ensure you are aware of upcoming gatherings.
We really need your help at the City Zoning Meeting October 1
The last step to securing the land at 825 Taché is for City Council to vote in favour of re-zoning the land. This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1 and it’s the one and only opportunity to tell our City Councillors why they should vote in favour of rezoning the land for this project.
Council meeting information
Date: Wednesday, October 1
Time: 10:30 a.m. (arrive no later than 10 a.m. we are hoping for a large turnout)
Location: City Council Building: 510 Main Street
We need as many people as possible to show up and to speak at the meeting about the importance of this project to you and to our community.
How to participate and support (it doesn’t take much time to complete!):
- Register to speak at the meeting (in person and Zoom); or
- Register yourself in support of this zoning change, and provide written feedback
Accessibility:
The City Clerks have said that they will be able to accommodate wheelchair users at the public hearing next Wednesday. There is an elevator to bring folks to the room to speak and we have been advised that the security guards will be able to assist and direct people where to go.
What to expect at the meeting:
At this meeting, the City of Winnipeg staff and Réseau Compassion Network (CoHabit’s building partner) will each make a short presentation. Then, anyone who has signed up to speak will take turns speaking. We know that there are neighbours in the area who will be speaking against the development because they have fears of losing the greenspace along the river. We need City Council to understand:
- How and why this project is important to you specifically, and to our community
- The significant lack of accessible apartments and homes and the impact on you and your choices
- That only having options to live with other people with disabilities is stigmatizing and isolating
- That this project is critical to the human rights and inclusion for people with disabilities
- That the community we imagine will be a vibrant and positive addition to the community
- That we are counting on them to support this project
These are just some of our thoughts. You are the expert on why you support CoHabit, and your vision for an inclusive, supported apartment building. Please speak about what is most important to you!
We hope everyone clicks the link above to signup to speak and/or to record your written support electronically through the City’s website!
Thank you! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out,
Jennifer at jrodrigue@actionmarguerite.ca.
Wishing you well,
The Actionmarguerite Team
About CoHabit:
CoHabit is designing inclusive, accessible apartments where everyone can live. A percentage of the apartment suites are designated as affordable, and a percentage of suites include government funded disability support services. The goal is to create a welcoming, connected environment where each resident contributes to a sense of safety, belonging, and collective well-being.
About the council meeting:
You can see the agenda for next week here.
General information about public hearing meetings and the process: