What Batir son quartier does

Bâtir son quartier is a Montreal-based social economy enterprise (non-profit) founded in 1976 that coordinates the development of community and social housing projects for low and modest-income households, seniors, vulnerable populations, and youth across the Greater Montreal metropolitan area. The organization operates as a project coordinator rather than a property owner, working directly with cooperatives, non-profit housing organizations (OBNLs), and public housing offices (OMHs) to deliver permanent, non-speculative affordable housing stock. Since 1976, Bâtir son quartier has coordinated over 16,078 community housing units across 479 projects, representing more than $300M in annual project implementation costs in peak years like 2014. Core technical competencies include eco-responsible real estate development (LEED certification, geothermal heating, grey water heat recovery) and heritage building adaptive reuse, with approximately 50 heritage recycling projects (churches, convents, schools, hospitals, factories) completed and multiple heritage preservation awards received.

The organization runs three coordinated business lines: (1) project coordination and development facilitation, primarily financed through Quebec's AccèsLogis program and supplemented by public subsidies and mortgage financing, with fees earned on project coordination; (2) property management through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gérer son quartier (founded 1996), which manages approximately 1,200 housing units for cooperatives, non-profits, and SHDM with 400 units owned directly; and (3) financial instrument coordination through two private investment vehicles - the Fonds d'investissement de Montréal (FIM, 1997) and the Fonds d'acquisition de Montréal (FAM, 2007) - which provide patient capital (15-year loans) and temporary acquisition financing respectively for non-profit housing projects. Capital partners include Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ, Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon, Desjardins, Banque Nationale, Hydro-Québec, Fondation J. Armand Bombardier, Fondation J.W. McConnell, and high-net-worth individuals.

The organization generates revenue through coordination and developer fees on multi-million-dollar project pipelines, property management fees on 1,200 managed units, and fund management fees on FIM ($22.6M in patient loans) and FAM ($29.5M in temporary loans). Headquartered at 2155 Rue Saint-Patrick, Montréal, the organization is led by Director General Edith Cyr, who has served in the role for over 30 years. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on direct partnerships with community groups, public sector referrals, and earned media/PR rather than paid marketing channels.

Name

Batir son quartier

Legal name

Bâtir son quartier

Website

https://batirsonquartier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bâtir son quartier is a Montreal-based non-profit social economy enterprise that coordinates community housing development for low-income households, cooperatives, and public housing offices, having delivered over 16,000 housing units across 479 projects since 1976.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Housing Development

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooperative (Co-op) Housing Association Management (BPAJAHAC), Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Community housing development
• Cooperative housing
• Affordable housing
• Heritage building rehabilitation
• Property management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Project Coordination and Development Facilitation: Bâtir son quartier coordinates the realization of community housing projects for cooperatives, non-profit housing organizations (OBNLs), and public housing offices, primarily funded through public programs. The organization acts as a project coordinator and developer, not as the property owner. Revenue is derived from the coordination and facilitation of these projects, with core financing coming from government programs such as AccèsLogis (Quebec), supplemented by public subsidies from various government levels and mortgage financing.
2. Property Management Services (Gérer son quartier): Gérer son quartier, the property management subsidiary established in 1996 at Bâtir son quartier's initiative, provides property management, financial management, janitorial and maintenance services. It manages approximately 1,200 housing units belonging to cooperatives, non-profits, and the Société d'habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM), with the organization itself owning 400 of those units.
3. Investment Fund Coordination (FIM and FAM): Bâtir son quartier coordinates two private financial instruments: the Fonds d'investissement de Montréal (FIM) and the Fonds d'acquisition de Montréal (FAM). FIM provides patient loans to non-profit housing organizations for property acquisition and renovation over 15-year terms. FAM enables temporary acquisition of properties for housing projects where acquisition timelines are an obstacle. Bâtir son quartier earns management/coordination fees for administering these investment vehicles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bâtir son quartier coordinates the realization of community and social housing projects for cooperatives, non-profit housing organizations (OBNLs), and public housing offices (OMH), creating inclusive living environments for low and modest-income households in the Greater Montreal metropolitan region. The organization also provides property management services through its subsidiary Gérer son quartier and administers two private investment funds (FIM and FAM) that provide patient capital for community housing acquisition and development.

Product overview

Bâtir son quartier is a social economy enterprise that coordinates community and social housing development projects in the Greater Montreal region. The organization operates as a unified service offering that combines housing project coordination, property management through its subsidiary 'Gérer son quartier,' and financial partnership tools including the Fonds d'investissement de Montréal (FIM) and Fonds d'acquisition de Montréal (FAM). The portfolio includes environmental/socioecological transition expertise and heritage building valorization services. The organization has coordinated over 16,000 community housing units across 479 projects since its founding in 1976.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fonds d'investissement de Montréal (FIM): Private investment fund created in 1997 at the initiative of Phyllis Lambert, allowing non-profit housing organizations to acquire buildings for long-term affordability maintenance.
• Fonds d'acquisition de Montréal (FAM)
• Gérer son quartier

Products and services

• Coordinated Housing Development Services End-to-end coordination of community and social housing development projects for cooperatives, non-profit housing organizations (OBNLs), and public housing offices (OMH). Services include community mobilization, group formation, project development facilitation, site identification, financing, and direct accompaniment through construction completion and handover. The organization has coordinated 16,078 community housing units across 479 projects since 1976.
• Property Management (Gérer son quartier) Property management services including consultation, real estate management, financial management, janitorial services, and maintenance services adapted to the reality of cooperatives, non-profit organizations, and public housing carriers. Manages approximately 1,200 housing units across the Greater Montreal region, with 400 units owned directly by Bâtir son quartier.
• Fonds d'investissement de Montréal (FIM) Private investment fund offering 15-year patient loans to non-profit housing organizations for property acquisition and renovation, supporting long-term affordability maintenance. Has delivered $22.6M in patient loans across four investment phases (1997, 2007, 2011, 2016), generating over $85.2M in total project investments and enabling 1,053 community housing units. Investors include Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ, Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon, Fédération des caisses Desjardins, Banque Nationale, Hydro-Québec, and other private investors.
• Fonds d'acquisition de Montréal (FAM) Fund enabling temporary acquisition of properties for housing or community real estate projects where acquisition processes pose obstacles. Has facilitated $29.5M in temporary loans since 2007, generating over $196M in total project investments and creating 1,039 housing units. Sole sponsor is the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ.
• Environmental and Socioecological Transition Expertise Expertise in eco-responsible real estate project development, including LEED certification (LEED-NC, LEED Silver), geothermal heating, grey water heat recovery, white roofing, energy-efficient appliances, water-saving fixtures, stormwater retention, and sustainable building materials. Recognized with multiple green building awards including the 5e Gala de reconnaissance en environnement et développement durable de Montréal.
• Heritage Valorization Specialized expertise in transforming heritage buildings (religious, institutional, or industrial) into community housing and multi-use spaces. Has coordinated nearly 50 heritage recycling projects including churches, convents, schools, hospitals, and former factories. Recognized with multiple heritage preservation awards including the Prix d'excellence du Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec (2020) and Opération patrimoine architectural de Montréal (OPAM) awards.
• Training and Accompaniment Services Formation and accompaniment of groups in the development of their collective enterprises (mainly non-profits and cooperatives) and in the process of taking charge of their community housing projects. Covers group formation, project development facilitation, and capacity building across the full project lifecycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16,078 community housing units created across 479 projects since 1976
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GRT Réseau 2000+coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024GRT Réseau 2000+ joined Bâtir son quartier to strengthen the development of community and social housing in Laval and the Laurentides region, expanding the organization's coordination network into new territories.
• SOCAM (Société d'amélioration de Pointe Saint-Charles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner non-profit organization that owns and manages community housing. Bâtir son quartier has coordinated multiple projects with SOCAM including the L'Habitation 21 and L'Habitation 22 projects at Bassins du Nouveau Havre, representing 235 housing units.
• Société d'habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic housing developer and partner on multiple community housing projects including Bassins du Nouveau Havre, where SHDM contributed land and financing alongside Bâtir son quartier and SOCAM for affordable housing development.
• Office municipal d'habitation de Montréal (OMHM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic housing authority and partner on community housing projects, including the Résidence Des Ateliers (193 units) in Rosemont-Petite-Patrie for seniors in loss of autonomy.
• Office municipal d'habitation de Laval (OMH Laval)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic housing authority in Laval that partnered with Bâtir son quartier for the first time on Habitations Louise-Beauchamp (86 units), a LEED Silver certified project for seniors.
• Fondation Berthiaume-Du TremblayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on promoting the well-being of seniors in their community. Partnered with Bâtir son quartier on the Quartier des générations project (40 units) for autonomous seniors in Ahuntsic-Cartierville.
• PortageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddiction recovery organization for which Bâtir son quartier has coordinated two housing projects: one for mothers with children (completed 2009) and the Portage II residences (30 units) for graduates of Portage's rehabilitation programs seeking to transition to independent living.
• L'Avenue hébergement communautairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization supporting social and economic insertion of homeless or at-risk individuals, particularly youth aged 18-30. Bâtir son quartier coordinated 46 housing units across two phases for this organization in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
• Impact (Groupe d'entraide en santé mentale)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health self-help group partnered with CEGECOM and Bâtir son quartier on housing projects for individuals requiring mental health follow-up, including the Lacasse project (12 units).
• Centre de gestion communautaire du Sud-Ouest (CEGECOM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity management organization in the Sud-Ouest borough that co-developed housing projects with Impact and Bâtir son quartier for vulnerable populations, including 12 units on Lacasse Street.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity Canada: Habitat for Humanity Canada is a non-profit affordable housing developer that coordinates volunteer-based construction of homes for low-income families. Like Bâtir son quartier, it operates a non-speculative model delivering permanent affordable housing, though focused on ownership rather than cooperative/rental.
• Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC): CCOC is a non-profit housing provider in Ottawa that owns and manages 1,600+ units across 65 buildings, primarily for low and modest-income households. It is a direct peer to Gérer son quartier's property management operations, though without the development coordination arm.
• GRT Réseau 2000+: GRT Réseau 2000+ is another Quebec Groupe de ressources techniques that has recently entered into partnership with Bâtir son quartier to extend coordination services into Laval and Laurentides. They are direct functional peers operating the same GRT model in different geographies.

Regional players

• Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC): TCHC is Canada's largest social housing provider, managing ~2,200 buildings and ~58,000 units in Toronto. While much larger and focused on direct ownership/management (vs. Bâtir son quartier's coordination role), it operates in the same Canadian affordable housing sector.
• BC Housing: BC Housing is a provincial crown corporation that develops and manages affordable housing in British Columbia. It is a regional peer operating a comparable mandate (developing and managing subsidized housing) but in a different Canadian province.
• Maison du Père: Maison du Père is a Montreal-based non-profit operating transitional and permanent housing for vulnerable men experiencing homelessness. It serves a comparable population segment (vulnerable populations in Greater Montreal) and has been a partner/customer relationship for Bâtir son quartier on housing projects.

Broad incumbents

• Société d'habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM): SHDM is a public municipal housing developer and long-standing partner of Bâtir son quartier on projects like Bassins du Nouveau Havre. Both develop affordable housing in Montreal, but SHDM is a public agency with broader municipal mandate while Bâtir son quartier coordinates community-led projects.
• HomeBridge (formerly ONPHA) - Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association: Ontario's non-profit housing association represents the broader non-profit housing sector in Canada's largest province. It is a sector peer through representation and capacity-building services, with comparable end beneficiaries (non-profit housing providers).
• Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ): SHQ is the Quebec government agency that administers the AccèsLogis program funding Bâtir son quartier's projects. SHQ operates as the policy/financing counterpart, while Bâtir son quartier executes on the ground through community coordination — a complementary rather than competitive relationship.
• Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada): CHF Canada is the national federation representing cooperative housing providers, including many of the cooperatives Bâtir son quartier helps develop. It addresses the same affordable/community housing sector through policy advocacy and member services at national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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