CityHousing Hamilton

Alignment to 2017-2021 Strategic Plan

Community Engagement and Participation
CityHousing Hamilton has an open, transparent and accessible approach in working with its residents to make a positive impact on the community.

Economic Prosperity and Growth
CityHousing Hamilton believes that residents reach their full potential when they have access to employment, entrepreneurship or education opportunities that will contribute to the growth and prosperity of the City of Hamilton.

Healthy and Strong Communities
CityHousing Hamilton believes that housing is a key influential determinant of health and is strongly tied to the quality of life as it impacts the physical, social, emotional and mental health of all persons.

Clean and Green
CityHousing Hamilton strives to be an environmental steward by minimizing our environmental footprint through implementing sustainable water and energy efficiencies in our housing stock.

Built Environment and Social Infrastructure
CityHousing Hamilton is committed to finding new ways to be innovative that will contribute a dynamic City characterized by unique infrastructure, buildings, and public spaces. The maintenance, renewal and new development of our housing stock will ensure that the quality of life, well-being and enjoyment of our residents’, influences the design and planning of our homes.

Culture and Diversity
CityHousing Hamilton supports, accepts and celebrates people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. We work together to ensure residents have access to the supports and opportunities they need to succeed.

Our People Our Performance
CityHousing Hamilton aims at delivering consistent and excellent service for all its residents, while searching for ways to increase efficiencies and effectiveness in how we operate. To provide the highest quality of service to our residents within current resources, we work to empower staff to deliver on our service commitments by strengthening staff competencies, standardizing operating processes, streamlining services and technology and holding staff accountable to better respond to the needs of residents.

Strategic Plan

Home is the Foundation. The CityHousing Hamilton Strategic Plan 2017-2021(PDF, 3.28 MB) will help us make the best decisions, set priorities and focus our work on the right activities over the next five years.

Capital Initiatives

CityHousing Hamilton is ready to invest in transformative projects across our housing portfolio to maximize social benefits and contribute to the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.
Download the CityHousing Hamilton Renewal Plan 2021-2028(PDF, 945.91 KB)

Effective October 17, 2022

Adam Sweedland, CEO, CityHousing Hamilton

Adam is a well-regarded and respected professional in the housing field who is experienced in creating and maintaining sustainable housing options across the housing continuum. He brings a high degree of integrity, empathy and inclusivity to his work with staff, partners, boards and Council.

His passion for the work coupled with his in-depth knowledge of the Hamilton community positions Adam to lead CHH forward as we continue to address significant housing needs in Hamilton.

Adam has extensive experience in the housing and homelessness sector. Prior to joining CHH, he was General Manager (West Region) at Toronto Community Housing Corporation and was responsible for the strategic direction of positive tenant experiences, quality homes and vibrant communities. He oversaw an annual operating budget of $110 million, including the delivery of a $1.34 billion Co-Investment Fund capital repair plan.

Prior experience also includes serving as Director, Housing & Homelessness Services at the City of Brantford and Manager, Social Housing Administration at the City of Hamilton.

Adam completed a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), Law Clerk/Legal Assistant Co-op diploma, and has an extensive number of professional development achievements. 

• (Acting) Chief Executive Officer, Ed VanderWindt Ext. 4604
• Chief Financial Officer, Rochelle Desouza Ext. 7414
• Manager - Asset Renewal, Bernice Lilley Ext. 3745
• Manager - Business Services, Amanda Warren-Ritchie Ext. 7411
• Manager - Maintenance, Brian Kinaschuk Ext. 7400
• Manager - Operations, Leanne Ward Ext. 7317
• Manager - Residency Administration, Tracy Murphy Ext. 5619
• (Acting) Manager - Partnership Development and Support Services, Gillian McLaughlin Ext. 7011
• Manager - Development at CHH, Sean Botham Ext. 7620