Terra Firma is a small cohousing project located in the centre of the city and close to the Rideau Canal. In 1997 we bought and subsequently renovated two three-door townhouses. We have recently built an infill between the two buildings which houses a seventh unit and our common space, which has already been used to host a great variety of neat events and activities, in addition to dinners. A solar hot water installation provides heat and hot water to the common space and three units, and hot water to an additional unit. From the common space we have also created a lovely walkout area that will eventually host a hot tub. Our large common yard has many shared amenities (play structures, treehouse, gardens, quiet sitting area, bicycle and storage sheds, composting bins, wood pile). Adjacent neighbours join us twice a week to eat. It's a great place to live!
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Terra Firma 172 Drummond St Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1K4 Canada
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