Representatives from six organizations
(Catholic Family Service, Children's Aid
Society, Public Health, the Ontario Ministry of
Community and Social Services, and the
Ottawa-Carleton Municipal Department of
Social Services under the auspices of the
Social Planning Council) meet to plan
improvements to services in the Lowertown
area in response to “urban redevelopment”
affecting the neighbourhood. The idea of
creating community health and resource
centres is born.

The very first Community Resource Centre
office opens on St. Andrew Street. It is
managed by the City.

The LCRC moves to Chapel Street.

The LCRC begins to become independent from
the municipality: a management committee is
established.

Office at 40 Cobourg
The LCRC moves to 40 Cobourg Street.

Incorporation of the Basse-Ville Community
Resource Centre.

The Lowertown Good Neighbors Community
House becomes part of the LCRC.