530 Brisebois Cres | 31/94/101/115/130m | 9/30/30/35/40f | Proposed
 

Forum Asset Management is proposing to develop four (4) high-rise buildings and one (1) mid-rise building ranging from 9-storeys to 40-storeys in building height, at 530 Brisebois Crescent, part of the Forum Lands at 265 Centrum Boulevard. Ground oriented townhouse dwellings are proposed along Brisebois Crescent to create an animated and pedestrian oriented neighbourhood edge. The proposed development will include approximately one thousand five hundred (1,500} residential dwellings, a new community centre, and ground floor commercial and retail spaces. A separate Site Plan Control application will be filed for the Subject Site when the details of the proposed residential and mixed-use development are finalized.

The proposal will include the following: Residential Housing - Approximately 1,500 new homes are proposed across 3 buildings (inclusive of four towers and a mid-rise form), offering a range of unit types including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, as well as townhomes along Brisebois Crescent to create an animated and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood edge.

Community Centre - A new proposed multi-purpose community centre will anchor the north edge of the site adjacent to the park, providing flexible indoor space for recreation, programming, and local events that serve both new residents and the broader Orléans community. The location and placement of the potential community centre was carefully chosen in consultation with the City of Ottawa’s Recreation and Park Department via an active working group.

Retail Space - The development will deliver active ground-floor retail and café uses along Centrum Boulevard, contributing to a lively and walkable main street character that supports local businesses and everyday convenience.

Mid-Block Connection - At the centre of the site, a mid-block connection will form a green community courtyard that connects Centrum Boulevard to Brisebois Crescent. The new mid-block pedestrian link will enhance permeability, improve walkability and create direct connections to the future LRT. Streetscapes will be animated with planting, seating, and transparent lobbies.

Landscape and Sustainability - The project integrates native plantings, green terraces, and stormwater management features. Tree-lined edges and podium-level gardens will contribute to the site’s ecological performance and microclimate comfort. Phased Implementation - The proposal will be realized through three coordinated phases, beginning with Buildings 1 (Tower D and Mid-Rise building E) inclusive of a proposed community centre, followed by Building 2 (Tower A) , and concluding with Buildings 3 (Tower B and C). Interim surface parking may be provided as interim condition between different phases of development.


Architect: SvN Architects


Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...5-0101/details


Location:

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Siteplan:

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Renderings:

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I for one.. am offended by the height and shadows and wind tunnels created here.

For whatever reason the tower design seems like a university dormitory to me.

I think the barcode reminds you of uOttawa. :haha:

I think this might be a completely different proposal than the Denizen proposal. That was to be built on the former YMCA site. This is on the property abutting to the east and across the street to the north. Personally I like it.

Yes, it is. Different developer as well.

It's a bit confusing TBH. The denizen is 265 centrum blvd and is also identified on the devapps alongside 350 Brisebois on the same application. Not sure why they are co-listed.

https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...5-0101/details

Applicant’s Proposal
The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application at 530 Brisebois Crescent and part of 265 Centrum Boulevard to permit the development of four (4), 35 to 40-storey mixed-use buildings and a three-storey community centre, having a total of 1500 residential units.

Proposal Details
The Subject Site is comprised of two large, vacant properties municipally known as 530 Brisebois Crescent and 265 Centrum Boulevard, each located within Orléans Town Centre. 530 Brisebois
Crescent is a generally rectangular shaped parcel of land, located north of Brisebois Crescent and immediately south of Highway 174. The Brisebois parcel has about 180 metres of frontage to
Brisebois Crescent, 43 metres of lot depth, and an area of approximately 0.71 hectares. 265 Centrum Boulevard is an irregular shaped parcel of land bounded on three sides by Centrum Boulevard and Brisebois Crescent where they meet and has an area of approximately 0.36 hectares.

Both sites are currently vacant. Surrounding land uses are as follow. to the north, the sites are bordered by a Hydro corridor and Regional Road 174 further north, at the location of the future OC
Transpo LRT extension and planned future Orleans Town Centre LRT Station. To the east, the properties are adjacent to Royal 22e Régiment and Cumberland Seniors Park with mid-rise residential developments located farther along Centrum Boulevard. To the south are Orléans Town Centre lands, existing mid-rise residential buildings, and an undeveloped parcel located across from the site. Further south is St. Joseph Boulevard. To the west, an existing recreational facility is located on the other half of 265 Centrum Boulevard in the former YMCA, followed by a City of Ottawa Service
Centre, and the Shenkman Arts Centre. Further west is Place d’Orléans Shopping Centre, which is also the nearest LRT station to this site prior to the funding and construction of the planned Orléans
Town Centre Station.

Looks like these are the faded buildings in the other proposal

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There's no mystery here. As you can see in GeoOttawa, the entire eastern end of that block is known municipally as 265 Centrum Blvd. And yes, there happens to be 2 development proposals for different sections of that block (and the blocks across Brisebois Cres). One or the other, or both, of them will eventually be registered with different addresses.

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Development with 1,500 residential units, 136 parking spaces proposed for Orléans

Josh Pringle, CTV News
Published: March 03, 2026 at 7:36AM EST

A five-building development with 1,500 residential units and 136 visitor parking spaces is being proposed for Orléans Town Centre, near the future O-Train East Extension.

Forum Asset Management has submitted a zoning bylaw amendment for a development with four high-rise buildings and one mid-rise building, ranging from nine storeys to 40 storeys, at 530 Brisebois Crescent and part of 265 Centrum Boulevard.

The area is located near the Shenkman Arts Centre and close to Highway 174.

“The plan envisions a high-density, mixed-use community in close proximity to the Orléans Town Centre that leverages the proximity of the new LRT station to the north to support transit-oriented development and sustainable urban growth,” says the application by Forum Asset Management and SvN Architects.

“The development promotes a compact, pedestrian-oriented built form that enhances connectivity to transit, local amenities, and surrounding neighbourhoods.”

The proposal would see a 30-storey residential building at 265 Centrum Boulevard, flanked by a nine-storey residential building with a total of 375 units. The area would also feature a three-storey community centre that will be dedicated to the city as publish lands.

Three high-rise buildings, at 30, 35 and 40 storeys, will be built at 530 Brisebois Crescent, with townhouses along the ground floor. There will 1,130 residential units in the three buildings.

However, the plan only proposes visitor parking spaces for the residents living in the 1,500 units.

“Parking is not required given the proximity to future transit, but 136 vehicular visitor parking spaces and 753 bicycle parking spaces are proposed to be provided,” says the proposal summary submitted by Novatech, on behalf of Forum Asset Management.

In a post on Facebook, Coun. Matthew Luloff said he understands residents’ frustrations about the lack of parking spaces.

“It is difficult to square a proposal of roughly 1,500 units with no resident parking,” Luloff said, encouraging residents to provide feedback to the city.

“That said, this is a zoning bylaw amendment application, and it has not been approved.”

The 30-storey tower on Brisebois Crescent would have 312 units, including 112 one-bedroom and 140 two-bedroom apartments, while the 35 storey and 40 storey buildings on Brisebois would have a total of 818 units. The 30-storey building on Centrum would have 312 units, while the nine-storey building would have 63 units.

The construction plan would see the 30-storey building and the nine-storey building built first, while the community centre construction will depend on “various external factors.”

The plan proposes building a three-storey community centre on the northern edge of the site, adjacent to a park.

According to the plan, it would provide “flexible indoor space for recreation, programming, and local events that serve both new residents and the broader Orléans community.”

The report says the three-storey community centre will be dedicated to the city as public lands, “which is intended to account for the required parkland dedication for this development.”

“The proposal envisions a potential community centre, that combined with the existing Cumberland Seniors Park and Royal 22e Régiment Park can create a true heart for this new community,” the report said.

“Together, these spaces establish a central social and recreational anchor that elevates the site’s mixed-use character. By placing social spaces at the core, the plan ensures the neighbourhood becomes a cohesive, welcoming place that fosters interaction, activity, and a strong sense of belonging in the heart of Orléans.”

https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/articl...d-for-orleans/

Off topic, but...the future plan for LRT is to put 2 more stops, only 750m from each other after the Place d'Orlean stop?

Ha! just on the news. Orleans proposed project on Centrum Boulevard. 4 towers, 1500 units, zéro resident parking spaces. What is the market for this in the suburbs? This will never bé built. If we want to experiment with this kind of development, it needs to bé Downtown where there is more transit options.

Yes. One at Orleans Town Centre, so roughly where this project is proposed, and one at Tenth Line.

Orleans Town Centre is about 500-600 meters from Place d'Orleans. Though a bit close to my taste, it's fully justified with this type of development, not to mention existing City facilities and commercial development.

Tenth Line is another roughly 800 meters from this infill, the justification is easier linear bus transfers, but few opportunities for more density or walk-ups.

Trim is about 2km from Tenth Line.

This map shows both stations.

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I feel like these developers are just pissing into each other's water. There's definitely a market for high rise living in the suburbs but not to the point of peering into a neighbour's window. There needs to be a holistic urban plan for this area to make it more livable and viable.

We've been seeing this type of development in Toronto and Vancouver for years. We're just catching up.

Although, we haven't seen anything actually get built outside Petrie's Landing and the one tower on St. Joseph, so...

Place D'Orleans is supposed to be a bus transfer hub for LRT no? This development is within/on the edge of the TOD, an extra stop is superflous when folks can walk or be serviced by the inevitable bus line that would go from Place D'Orleans up St Joseph.

I agree with this when it comes to Tenth Line. If a few of these towers martialize though, Orleans Town Centre might have enough density to support its own station.