Jessica Hawes

Jessica Hawes is the Acting Chief Development Officer at Toronto Community Housing. TCHC’s Development team of architects, planners, engineers, project managers, and engagement and relocation specialists lead some of Ontario’s largest community renewal projects. The team is also actively supporting the City of Toronto in its mandate to increase the delivery of new affordable housing for Toronto residents.

As a licensed architect, registered planner and urban designer, Jessica has more than 25 years of experience in the sustainable planning of new communities with a focus on urban renewal and intensification. She has extensive planning and architectural experience in the design, approval, and construction of complete communities. This work has included the delivery residential buildings, public spaces, art centres, retail centres, community facilities, waterfront communities, as well as office and commercial developments. Her professional work extends internationally throughout North America, Europe, and Southern Africa.