Updated proposal (Feb 2025)
>> Major podium redesign
The proposed development consists of two (2) high-rise, mixed-use buildings sitting within a substantial privately owned public space (POPS) comprising approximately 31% of the total development area. The design intent is to propose a landmark building that sensitively fits within the local Centretown context.
In total, the proposal contains 510 residential units and 326 underground parking spaces (274 residential spaces & 52 visitor spaces). The 11,992 sq.ft. POPS is a central feature of the proposed development.
The proposed south tower is a 25-storey (90 metre) residential building with approximately 239 residential dwelling units and 18,724 square metres of total gross floor area. The building features a three (3) storey podium clad in light brick and relating to the adjacent buildings along Gilmour Street to the east. The upper floors of the building are clad in a mix of glass and aluminium panels that provide a light and modern aesthetic for the building.
For the south building, the main residential entrance and lobby are accessed from the interior POPS and Gilmour Street while the commercial units are accessed via the interior POPs space and from the O’Connor ROW. The ground floor of the south building will host key amenity space such a 150 square metre co-work space, service areas, and a convenient bicycle parking room.
The proposed north tower is a 27-storey (96 metre) mixed-use building with approximately 271 dwelling units and 20,185 square metres of gross floor area. As with the south building, the building features a three (3) storey podium clad with light brick relating to the context further east on MacLaren Street and a mix of glass and aluminium panels on the upper floors.
The ground floor of the north tower features retail space along O’Connor Street with frontage onto the street and a proposed institutional space with frontage along the POPS internal to the site. The balance of the ground floor features additional amenity space, the entrance lobby, a bike storage room, and service areas. The building’s main entrance faces the POPs space , with through access to MacLaren Street. The vehicle access ramp to the four levels of underground parking is accessed vis MacLaren Street.
The two towers are connected via the one-storey portion of the podium to the east, and are both framed by the internal POPS space, and abutting public realm.
As noted, the two towers will share a four (4) storey underground parking garage that includes 274 residential spaces & 52 visitor parking spaces and is accessed via a garage ramp along MacLaren Street, within the podium of the north tower. The 326 spaces, result in a residential parking rate of 0.54 spaces per unit and 0.1 visitor spaces per unit. No parking is proposed for the small retail component in the north tower.
Bike parking has been included at grade in both buildings with additional parking to be provided in the underground parking garages; additional convenience bike parking will be provided as part of the POPS landscape plan. A rate between 0.85 bike parking space per dwelling unit is targeted which will exceed zoning requirements and encourage active transportation. Outdoor bike parking will be provided for throughout the site in addition to indoor parking areas.
Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D02-02-20-0101/details
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