Little Pockwock

About the development

In 2023, UHPCLT submitted a crown land application to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). We requested the conveyance of five specific parcels of crown land located in Upper Hammonds Plains. These parcels, previously listed as “Owner Unknown”, became crown land in 2022. UHPCLT conducted research to confirm that these parcels were once owned by the Black Refugees of the war of 1812 who founded and contributed to the development of the Upper Hammonds Plains community. The conveyance of these lands to UHPCLT would symbolize a meaningful act of reconciliation and reparation, restoring the community’s connection to its origins. This development will include other community amenities such as transit hubs, parks, and other community services including supportive housing. UHPCLT is exploring pocket communities and cluster style development, rather than a maximum density approach.

Progress to date

After receiving a Letter of Authority from DNR, we have completed a series of comprehensive feasibility studies to confirm that we are able to develop on the parcels. Following that, we worked with zzap Architecture and Planning to conduct a collaborative community design process to understand how the community envisions the future of these lands. From there, we have developed draft site design concept plans. We have reported back to the DNR on all of our activities as it pertains to these parcels. We have been invited to move toward an offer for purchase with DNR.

Next steps

Our immediate next steps include:

1. Work with our design partner to finalize the community plan and preferred design concept to present back to the community
2. Continue working with DNR to confirm the land conveyance 
3. Executing complete design process and feasibility
4. Applying for building and development permits
5. Exploring an Integrated Design Process approach