The Operational Centre for the Ecological Transition of Housing (CÔTÉ Habitat) is a growing, collaborative network of stakeholders working to align expertise and existing support services available to both homeowners and tenants.

Accelerating the responsible and sustainable development of housing must be rooted in a broader socio-ecological transition. This involves:

• Applying best practices in sustainable construction and renovation.
• Considering the carbon footprint of projects over their entire life cycle.
• Improving building resilience and quality.

A one-stop destination for sustainable and innovative projects

CÔTÉ Habitat acts as a comprehensive support platform, bringing together the most effective opportunities for environmental improvement (technical, social, urban planning, financial) including:

• Building energy and technical performance
• Sustainable mobility and accessibility
• Optimized waste management
• Greening surrounding areas and rooftops
• Citizen participation and social dialogue
• Landscape integration within the urban environment
• Water management and climate resilience

An alliance to strengthen the climate resilience of our living environments

The combined climate and housing crises require urgent action. While programs and resources exist to support adaptation and resilience initiatives in housing, they remain fragmented and difficult for citizens, homeowners and tenants to access. This fragmentation limits our collective capacity to fully engage and navigate available options with agility, particularly in disadvantaged neighbourhoods and for non-profit housing organizations. – ACHAT

Implementation partners

CÔTÉ Habitat is also made possible through the support of the Greater Montreal Climate Fund.

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