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Compass Nova Scotia Opens 13 New Co-op Homes Through Innovative Redevelopment

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Compass Nova Scotia Opens 13 New Co-op Homes Through Innovative Redevelopment. (2026, September 26). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/compass-nova-scotia-opens-13-new-co-op-homes-through-innovative-redevelopment/article_b6664d8d-72d1-5054-8c3b-6ba506a42739.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-26 · by GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Compass Nova Scotia has completed redevelopment projects that turned a former municipal building in Shelburne and an elementary school in Digby County into co-operative housing communities. The initiative resulted in 13 new barrier-free homes, including two fully accessible units, with seven one-bedroom and six two-bedroom apartments. These developments aim to address the shortage of affordable housing in rural Nova Scotia while repurposing significant community assets.
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Story summary

In September 2026, Compass Nova Scotia completed redevelopment projects in Shelburne and Digby County, creating 13 new co-operative homes to help with the shortage of affordable housing in rural areas. The project transformed a former municipal building into Heritage Hall Neighbourhood and converted a former elementary school into Barton School Neighbourhood, both providing barrier-free living spaces. Specifically, there are two fully accessible units, seven one-bedroom units, and six two-bedroom units, addressing the pressing need for affordable housing in these communities while preserving local landmarks.

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Topics

Digby Digby County GLOBE NEWSWIRE Nova Scotia Shelburne

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Shelburne GPE · 3× Digby PERSON · 2× Digby County GPE · 2× Nova Scotia GPE · 2× Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes ORG · 1× GLOBE NEWSWIRE GPE · 1×

Narrative

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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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. asserted
projects → transform → communities
The developments include Heritage Hall Neighbourhood in Shelburne and Barton School Neighbourhood in Digby County. asserted
developments → include → 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. asserted
They → create → assets
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