The Parry Sound District Social Services Administration Board (Parry Sound DSSAB) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified organizations to help advance new affordable and attainable housing opportunities across the Parry Sound District.
Parry Sound DSSAB is responsible for delivering social services across 22 municipalities and numerous communities within the District of Parry Sound. The Board provides leadership in housing, homelessness prevention, childcare and income support programs, working collaboratively with local partners, Indigenous communities and senior levels of government to improve social and economic well-being across the region.
As part of its commitment to addressing the housing crisis, Parry Sound DSSAB is exploring innovative and sustainable ways to expand the local supply of affordable and attainable homes.
This EOI seeks to identify innovative, feasible and sustainable housing concepts that align with Parry Sound DSSAB’s mission to expand access to affordable housing for residents of the District. Submissions will inform development of a Strategic Housing Development Plan and guide future decisions regarding partnerships, site development and potential acquisitions.
Objectives of EOI
The purpose of this EOI is to identify collaborative opportunities that can accelerate the creation of affordable and attainable housing within the Parry Sound District. Through this process, Parry Sound DSSAB aims to understand current market capacity, interest and innovation among potential partners, and to establish a foundation for a future project delivery pathway.
Through this EOI, Parry Sound DSSAB aims to:
- Identify potential development partners across the Indigenous, non-profit and private sectors.
- Explore potential development opportunities on Parry Sound DSSAB-owned land.
- Assess acquisition or partnership models for existing or in-progress housing projects.
- Gather information on any innovative delivery approaches available to Parry Sound DSSAB.
