The Galleria II | 42.5 m | 14 fl | Completed

waterloowarrior · #1 Posted **Jul 31, 2008, 5:26 PM**

Update: March 2010 new renders

Proposal to construct a 14-storey residential condominium building at 234 Besserer Street. Shared parking and amenities with 200 Besserer Street.

Development application page

Site plan

ground floor commercial space.. nice!

harls · #2 Posted **Jul 31, 2008, 5:56 PM**

Two 819 sq. ft commecial spaces, one on each corner. I'm thinking coffee shop and convenience store.

Where's the decorative metal screen going?

waterloowarrior · #3 Posted **Oct 7, 2008, 4:33 PM**

http://ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/cit...E-PLA-0192.htm

Davis137 · #4 Posted **Oct 7, 2008, 9:57 PM**

Density is density...hope this gets the green light...

Kitchissippi · #5 Posted **Oct 7, 2008, 10:25 PM**

So are they calling this Galleria Phase 2? I hope they have better luck excavating this pit. Note to self: do not park a car near there while they are digging

harls · #6 Posted **Oct 8, 2008, 12:41 PM**

Hehehe...

Or maybe, if you're looking to get a new car, parking near here could be an option

c_speed3108 · #7 Posted **Oct 9, 2008, 3:59 PM**

Looking at the rendering...I like, I like...

Kitchissippi · #8 Posted **Oct 11, 2008, 2:21 AM**

Hey, this could be like one of those progression questions on an IQ test

If there were to be a third tower it would be:

A)

B)

C)

citizen j · #9 Posted **Oct 11, 2008, 2:49 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

Hey, this could be like one of those progression questions on an IQ test

If there were to be a third tower it would be:

A)

B)

C)

Well, that's a question with two answers:
rationally, B)
but in reality, with the NIMBY factor accounted for, A)

drawarc · #10 Posted **Oct 11, 2008, 8:39 AM**

Second phase looks good, Rideau Street is really developing its own skyline.

waterloowarrior · #11 Posted **Feb 1, 2009, 5:31 PM**

richcraft has the status of this project on its website (application)
http://www.richcraft.com/234besserer.htm

Location Rideau-Vanier Ward
Floors 14
Unit Types condominium suites
Proposed No. of Units 103
Date Available To be determined

Overview The proposed condominium at 234 Besserer Street is located at the corner of Besserer and King Edward Street, immediately left of, and attached to The Galleria, Richcraft's new condominium in downtown Ottawa, steps from the ByWard Market. Both buildings will share similar exterior architecture.

Current Status 234 Besserer Street is at the application stage.

sky.high · #12 Posted **Jul 7, 2009, 12:04 AM**

Approval stage:

"Richcraft has received approval from the City to proceed with the development."

Construction stage:

"Construction has started for this new project. Further information can be obtained from the associated sales centre."

waterloowarrior · #13 Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 10:22 PM**

also

http://richcraft.com/condos-jump.htm

Davis137 · #14 Posted **Nov 22, 2009, 10:10 PM**

Cool, at this rate, the East Market and Sandy hill is going to end up as dense as the CBD in about 10 years...

ServiceGuy · #15 Posted **Dec 9, 2009, 10:55 PM**

I have no doubt that the people that buy in this building will be very happy with their purchase but it's going to be a bumpy ride getting there (approximately 50% sold now).

Everyone involved with Galleria I from the labourers to the project manager has either quite or been laid off leaving no one in Richcraft familiar with high rise construction. The new building will be a whole new team - for better or worse.
There's a majour communications cable running through the site and all kinds of consultants are being hired to figure out how and how much $ to move it.
No budget has yet been drafted (according to my latest info) so I have no idea how they determined a selling cost.
The floor plans used by the sales department do not comply with minimum set back rules so your apartment can not legally be like it is on paper.
Galleria I is already getting ready for battle over the use of the pool and fitness room by Galleria II residents.

It will be a nice building but fun to watch the growing (building) pains me thinks. BTW... the two retail spots have been sold rather than leased. One is proposed to be a doctor's office with the other as a... wait for it... drug store.

Mind you at 800+ sq/ft it's likely to be a small independent hawking prescriptions along with a limited number of snake oils rather than a Shoppers supper store.

AznHalf · #16 Posted **Dec 10, 2009, 2:10 AM**

It could be just me, but I wouldnt want to live in building with a doctors office in it. I know nothing will probably be shared, but the idea of sick people always congregating outside the building just kind of makes me more paranoid ... lol ... Sorry I swear I'm just slightly germ-o-phobic ...

And is a small independant pharmacy a great idea for that owner, there's a PharmaPlus in the CPI and CPII building ... (I believe they have a pharmacy in there, no?)

rodionx · #17 Posted **Dec 10, 2009, 3:29 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ServiceGuy

Everyone involved with Galleria I from the labourers to the project manager has either quite or been laid off leaving no one in Richcraft familiar with high rise construction. The new building will be a whole new team - for better or worse.

So would it be safe to assume that Richcraft won't be doing anything with 255 Bay until Galleria II is complete? Sounds like they're overstretched as it is.

snowwhite · #18 Posted **Dec 10, 2009, 4:33 PM**

ServiceGuy

[*]There's a majour communications cable running through the site and all kinds of consultants are being hired to figure out how and how much $ to move it.[*]No budget has yet been drafted (according to my latest info) so I have no idea how they determined a selling cost.

How do you know about the budget? Do you have any inside info with Richcraft? The price when first released was set at almost exact $400/sqft, which I think it a good price for that location. Now 1 month later, $14k has been increased for each unit. I heard a prof from U Ottawa has bought 6 units at floor 14 &15. good for him.

[*]The floor plans used by the sales department do not comply with minimum set back rules so your apartment can not legally be like it is on paper.

I don't understand. Galleria I and II are backing on to similar property line. And the depth of the building should be around the same?

IMHO, their model of Haywood is really good for the value, 2 bed, 2 bath, starting at 303k( now 317k). Hard to find in downtown newer buildings .

[*]Galleria I is already getting ready for battle over the use of the pool and fitness room by Galleria II residents.

I believe Richcraft lawyers should be able to handle it. Anyway, the pool does not look crowded. And by sharing the pool, maybe condo fee will be lower for Galleria I residents?

AznHalf · #19 Posted **Dec 10, 2009, 9:36 PM**

Hey where did you find the floor plans to the Galleria 2 and prices ?

A 2 bed, 2 bath for 303k sounds really cheap, considering the same in the CPIII is $405 with parking spot. I looked for the floor plans but doesn't seem to be up yet.

ServiceGuy · #20 Posted **Dec 10, 2009, 10:52 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodionx

So would it be safe to assume that Richcraft won't be doing anything with 255 Bay until Galleria II is complete? Sounds like they're overstretched as it is.

I'll reply to that in the 255 thread but my info is about 6 months out of date given there are no trades involved with the site.