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Digby, Nova Scotia, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — There are 13 new affordable co-operative homes in Shelburne and Digby Counties following the completion of Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes redevelopment projects. These innovative projects have transformed a former municipal building in Shelburne and a former elementary school in Digby County into vibrant co-operative housing communities.
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The developments include Heritage Hall Neighbourhood in Shelburne and Barton School Neighbourhood in Digby County. Together, the projects have created 13 barrier-free co-operative homes, including two fully accessible homes They include seven one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units, helping address affordable housing needs in rural Nova Scotia while preserving important community assets.
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The projects represent a combined investment of more than $5.2 million, supported through contributions from federal, provincial, municipal, and community partners. Both municipalities played a key role in making the properties available for redevelopment into affordable housing.
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“These projects demonstrate the power of co-operative housing to create affordable homes while strengthening communities,” said Keith MacDonald, President, Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes. “By transforming existing community buildings into housing, we have preserved important local landmarks and created homes that will remain affordable, community-focused and locally governed for generations to come.”
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Members at both developments will pay approximately 79 per cent of Median Market Rent, with monthly housing charges of $652 for one-bedroom homes and $749 for two-bedroom homes.
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“Co-operative housing provides more than an affordable place to live. It creates communities where residents have a voice in how their neighbourhood is governed and where they can build meaningful connections with one another,” said Karen Brodeur, Director of Co-operative Housing Development, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada. “Heritage Hall and Barton School Neighbourhood are excellent examples of how co-operative housing can breathe new life into community spaces while helping meet the growing need for affordable housing in rural Canada.”
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Both developments were designed with sustainability and resident comfort in mind. Energy-efficiency features include heat pumps, heat recovery ventilators, and building envelope upgrades that help reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
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About CHF Canada
CHF Canada is the national voice for co-operative housing in Canada. There are over 2,200 non-profit housing co-operatives across the country, home to a quarter of a million Canadians. Housing co-operatives provide secure and affordable homes to households with a mix of incomes, where members have a meaningful say in how their housing is run. For more than five decades, housing co-operatives have built inclusive, resilient communities across Canada.
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About Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes
Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes is a provincial housing co-operative with a mandate to sustain, grow and build co-operative housing across Nova Scotia. Since its formation in 2019, Compass NS has expanded through acquisition, development and redevelopments and now operates 181 homes in 11 neighbourhoods throughout the province.
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