Gladstone Village [933 Gladstone Ave/1010 Somerset St] | ?m | up to 30f | U/C

[vtecyo]

If I line that up with a map - it looks like the recent change gives them the last little bottom piece of the mup ramp going up to Somerset... I guess that means the ramp will be go on the roof of the heating plant, and along the edge of the property...

I can't imagine why they'd give them that little triangular bit for any other reason.

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by phil235

Is there a new MUP, or are they just talking about the existing O-Train pathway. I thought that was pretty much at grade.

Unsure. You see the existing MUP, but then they have these parallel lines with the giant MUP, as if they are planning a new, far wider MUP.

The current Trillium Pathway is lower than street level at this location, closer to the tracks.

https://www.google.com/maps/@45.4071...oASAFQAw%3D%3D

Originally Posted by LRTeverywhere

Note the new shift in the bus laneway along Ploufe park, this likely saves the existing trees at the west side, good improvement.

Hadn't noticed. Good change that addresses the NIMBYs supposed concerns.

[J.OT13]

Latest plan:

[Badyouken]

Looking pretty good!

[RideauRat]

does anybody know what the new recreation facility will contain? any documentation?

[Spoonsy]

Originally Posted by RideauRat

does anybody know what the new recreation facility will contain? any documentation?

It's not set yet, I don't think the City has ever stated anything besides it being a mix of recreation and cultural spaces:

Latest update on Engage Ottawa:

Project Update - February 2025

City Council has approved the 1010 Somerset concept plan on December 11, 2024 and directed staff to proceed with the next stages of planning for the site.

To advance this project, staff will conduct detailed planning work in 2025 and 2026, to 1) create the school site 2) create a framework to examine District Energy options, 3) prepare and apply for a Zoning by-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment 4) identify the affordable housing opportunity, and 5) complete initial site works.

Planning work for City-owned elements, including the Plant Recreation Centre expansion, park development, and a new recreation and cultural facility will require engaging architects and engineers in 2025. This is the first stage in creating a design for the new City recreation and cultural facility. This work will focus on the planned uses and will include a needs assessment, and public engagement to determine the facility’s functional design.

Staff anticipate returning to Council with a comprehensive work plan to deliver the community hub envisioned for 930 and 1010 Somerset Street no later than Q1 2027. This will include a detailed funding strategy.

[FutureWickedCity]

There was talk for years of a Vietnamese boat people museum on the lot kitty corner to Plant Bath. Maybe that group could partner with the city to feature some permanent exhibit at this new facility.

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by FutureWickedCity

There was talk for years of a Vietnamese boat people museum on the lot kitty corner to Plant Bath. Maybe that group could partner with the city to feature some permanent exhibit at this new facility.

Some sort of commemorative exhibit, paid for by funds raised in the Canadian Vietnamese community, might make more sense than a museum, which would be doomed to failure.

[Spoonsy]

Originally Posted by FutureWickedCity

There was talk for years of a Vietnamese boat people museum on the lot kitty corner to Plant Bath. Maybe that group could partner with the city to feature some permanent exhibit at this new facility.

Still talking about it, last update was Fall 2024
https://kitchissippi.com/preserving-...natown-museum/

Preserving the Boat People’s stories with future Chinatown museum
By
Hannah Wanamaker
September 17, 2024

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Following the pandemic, Le revisited his dream and began taking concrete steps by hiring consultant Saide Sayah in 2023 and architect Jessie Smith about a year later. The group is currently finalizing a design plan which will determine cost estimates.

An poses next to a garden with a sun flower.
An Hoang used to be a member of the Vietnamese military. Photo by Hannah Wanamaker.
According to Smith, the Saigon Square building is set to be six storeys to accommodate the three-storey museum and 15-20 residential units above. Once inside, people will be greeted by the memorial hall and a commercial space, likely for a cafe.

“There will be a big celebratory stair that wraps up to the second floor which will have the gift shop, maybe a service centre, and a library,” she said. “On the third floor, there will be three exhibition rooms.”

Both Sayah and Smith agree that cost is the biggest hurdle with this project, but that it will add tremendous value to the community.

“Construction prices post-pandemic are still high and I think a lot of it will depend on their ability to fundraise,” said Sayah. “We’ll look at how much rent the dwelling units could bring in or if they’re eligible for some kind of affordable housing grant.”

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[SL123]

Progress on the 1st phase, June 1st, 2025

[J.OT13]

Latest plan. Very much the same as the last one, but with more info on the elementary school. https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...5-0008/details

It's interesting that DevApps has a shadow study, which would suggest they have heights in mind for the towers, but I haven't come across heights for the towers.

[cr872190]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

Latest plan. Very much the same as the last one, but with more info on the elementary school. https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...5-0008/details

It's interesting that DevApps has a shadow study, which would suggest they have heights in mind for the towers, but I haven't come across heights for the towers.

From the stormwater servicing doc:

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by cr872190

From the stormwater servicing doc:

Thanks. Never thought of looking there.

Seems a bit low. Would have liked 30, 35 for the towers on the upper, left. Hoping developers will try to get a bit more.

[J.OT13]

• Video Link

[OTSkyline]

Did I miss something? The title of the video says 35f but I believe the building under construction is set to be 8 + 18ft?

[rocketphish]

Originally Posted by OTSkyline

Did I miss something? The title of the video says 35f but I believe the building under construction is set to be 8 + 18ft?

Yes, this parcel (Phase 1) is 8 + 18f. Future phases to the south will have more height, up to 30f, unless things have changed.

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...9&postcount=81

[rocketphish]

CÉPEO (Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario) is proposing to construct a four-storey French public elementary school (École élémentaire publique Louise-Arbour) and daycare at 1010 Somerset Street West (45 Oak Street). A future two-storey addition is also proposed.

The school will be approximately 3,338.98 square metres of gross floor area with 13 classrooms, a daycare and 34 bicycle parking spaces; no off-street motor vehicle parking is required to be provided; a layby for buses will be located on the east of the site.

The subject site is located on the north side of Oak Street. The site is currently vacant with a proximate area of 3183 square metres with 58.4 metres of frontage on Oak Street. Surrounding features include The Trillium Pathway and the LRT Line 2 to the west, Plouffe Park to the east, Gladstone Village to the south, Plant Bath Community Centre to the north and a mix of residential and commercial uses along Somerset Street West and Preston Street, and some light industrial uses further north of the site.

Architect: Hobin Architecture


Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...5-0060/details


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Siteplan:




Renderings:

[urbanforest]

Update as of July 30. These are starting to have a real presence as you approach them along the Trillium pathway.

[ponyboycurtis]

So the shorter tower is basically topped out. Seems kind of silly to have a tower/podium like that and be 8 floors. I would figure a minimum of 12/14 floors to have it make sense aesthetically but once the rest of the block is built it will probably seem more natural.

I can tell you looking south from Bayview station is a treat. So is looking east... and west! Lots of developing skylines to admire. Hopefully this pace of development can continue despite the downturn in immigration and international students. Also likely looking at some cuts to public sector jobs.

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by ponyboycurtis

So the shorter tower is basically topped out. Seems kind of silly to have a tower/podium like that and be 8 floors. I would figure a minimum of 12/14 floors to have it make sense aesthetically but once the rest of the block is built it will probably seem more natural.

I can tell you looking south from Bayview station is a treat. So is looking east... and west! Lots of developing skylines to admire. Hopefully this pace of development can continue despite the downturn in immigration and international students. Also likely looking at some cuts to public sector jobs.

OCH should continue to build new housing at a good clip to make up for years of backlog, thanks to some decent investment from all three levels of Government. Hoping they reopen the tap of International Students soon to make up for the U.S. draconian policies.

Overall, this budling should look pretty nice. Adds some variety in height compared to the 30 ish floor buildings u/c and proposed around it.