This presentation was delivered on April 28, 2026 at the BuildGreen Atlantic Conference by ReCover's Samantha Gaetz and Vanessa Harley and ONE North End's Rodney Small.

They discussed a deep retrofit of the North Preston Day Care—a community-led project that demonstrates how energy efficiency can go beyond building upgrades to support resilience, affordability, and local priorities.

Developed through ReCover’s Building Transformation Program, the project combines a whole-building retrofit with an expansion to increase childcare capacity, targeting up to 75% energy savings and significant greenhouse gas reductions.

Through this case study, learn how technical design, funding coordination, and community engagement come together—and the practical lessons that can help advance deep retrofit projects in community-owned buildings across Atlantic Canada.

Download the full presentation to explore:

• A phased approach to retrofit planning and risk reduction
• Strategies for navigating complex, multi-source funding
• Key lessons in transparency, trust, and community-led delivery
• Real-world insights to support investment-ready projects