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Eric Lombardi

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Eric Lombardi

Compiled Truth

Eric Lombardi is the founder/leader of More Housing Ottawa — a YIMBY (Yes In My BackYard) housing advocacy organization in Ottawa. He is a strategic partner of Commonwealth Canada and UBI Works for Ottawa-area housing-affordability and Land Value Tax outreach. As of June 2026, Lombardi officially joined the Ontario Liberal Party leadership race, campaigning to “bring back an affordable life” with an “abundance agenda” platform including building reform (single-egress design, European elevator standards, updated fire codes) and beautiful, dense urban housing. He was previously named to the Ontario Liberals’ housing panel in July 2024. Connection to Shane Parrish through Melody (his manager). [Source: scrumban tasks, 2026-04; Zoom meeting summaries, 2026-05-27 and 2026-05-28; The Trillium, CTV News, Changing Lanes Newsletter, 2026-06]

Role

  • Founder/Leader, More Housing Ottawa (YIMBY housing advocacy)
  • Strategic partner for Commonwealth Canada Ottawa outreach
  • Connection node: Shane Parrish via Melody (his manager)

Timeline

  • 2026-06-24 | Officially joined the Ontario Liberal Party leadership race. Campaign platform: “bring back an affordable life” with an “abundance agenda” — building reform (single-egress, elevator standards, fire codes), beautiful density. Previously on Ontario Liberals’ housing panel (July 2024). [Source: CTV News, The Trillium, Changing Lanes Newsletter, 2026-06]
  • 2026-06-24 | Ottawa Housing & Land Meetup at Impact Hub Ottawa — partner event with UBI Works/Commonwealth. 36 RSVPs. See impact-hub-ottawa and 2026-06-23-ubi-works-ken-liam-event-prep-ottawa. [Source: Zoom meeting summaries, 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-23]
  • 2026-04 | Identified in UBI Works/Commonwealth Canada outreach planning (scrumban tasks: Open Research – Basic Income Studies Results; Schedule ALL CW IG posts; Hinton Email & Social). [Source: scrumban tasks]
  • 2026-05-27 | Commonwealth Canada board meeting confirmed Ottawa Monopoly-themed meetup for June 24th. Eric’s More Housing Ottawa positioned as anchor partner organization for the event. Referenced in 2026-05-27-commonwealth-canada-board-meeting. [Source: Zoom meeting summary, 2026-05-27]
  • 2026-05-28 | Ken to draft + send invitation email to Eric Lombardi (and Melody) framing the partner-org Impact Hub event around connection-building among participants (not single-speaker format). Referenced in 2026-05-28-ubi-works-ken-liam-donor-deck. [Source: Zoom meeting summary, 2026-05-28]

Open Questions

  • Confirm Eric’s attendance at June 24th Ottawa Monopoly meetup
  • Has Eric been formally introduced to Frank Peddle (Ottawa Community Land Trust track)?

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