General Update/Rumour thread [Urban Ottawa] - Page 282

kevinbottawa · #**5621** Posted **Jan 2, 2019, 5:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by roger1818

The city's own website says the population in 2016 was 934,243 (ref). It also says the growth rate over the previous 5 years was 5.8%, which works out to 1.134% per year (compounded annually). To get to a population of 1 million, it would require a growth of 7.039%, so that works out to just over 6 years from 2016, so 2022 (assuming population growth remains constant).

Those are the census numbers. The City of Ottawa calculates population differently. The city's population numbers are always higher than the census.

J.OT13 · #**5622** Posted **Jan 3, 2019, 4:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jayday23

As per Matt Richlings Blog:

Without much information available, a new tower is coming to Centretown! HLMRK Luxury Residences, by M Developments is set to launch this December.

From the website “HLMRK heralds the arrival of a new residential landmark in Ottawa - a visionary union of modern design, ideal location, dramatic spaces, and carefully curated luxury amenities.”

View the website at www.hlmrk.ca or clicking this link.

For more information about pre-construction condos in Ottawa, fill out the form below.

https://www.mattrichling.com/blog/hlmrk-luxury-residence-launching-soon

Sooo, not launching December 2018?

Jayday23 · #**5623** Posted **Jan 4, 2019, 2:31 PM**

Not sure what the context around this is ... (new render/old render?) but here's a render that was made for 390 Bank Street (the James Street Pub). No idea whether the building is currently up for redevelopment.

Link:http://www.sjlarchitect.com/condominium#/irish-community-bldg/

McC · #**5624** Posted **Jan 4, 2019, 2:59 PM**

^^^
That was something like a decade ago.

rocketphish · #**5625** Posted **Jan 4, 2019, 5:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by McC

^^^
That was something like a decade ago.

Even older:
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showpost.php?p=3141833&postcount=14

But nothing ever came of it.

bartlebooth · #**5626** Posted **Jan 10, 2019, 12:36 AM**

I know this project had a thread at one point but I am wondering if it is still happening: http://www.lambdevcorp.com/bronson.php

It is posted on the architects website as well:
https://www.corearchitects.com/project/bronson

kevinbottawa · #**5627** Posted **Jan 10, 2019, 1:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by bartlebooth

I know this project had a thread at one point but I am wondering if it is still happening: http://www.lambdevcorp.com/bronson.php

It is posted on the architects website as well:
https://www.corearchitects.com/project/bronson

Here's the thread: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=206238

bartlebooth · #**5628** Posted **Jan 10, 2019, 3:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by kevinbottawa

Here's the thread: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=206238

Thank you!

Proof Sheet · #**5629** Posted **Jan 23, 2019, 2:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mille Sabords

Looks like the aging, former DND office building at Rideau & King Edward is being turned into a student residence: http://theoottawa.com/

The operator is Katasa Developments - anyone know them? The teaser rendering is playing interestingly with the ugly building - the use of large murals (or are those digital billboards?) will definitely liven up that corner. They must, must, must reactivate the retail at grade, though.

Katasa is a family run development company based in Gatineau I believe. The family has other relatives also active in development in Ottawa and Gatineau. They own a number of retirement homes.

On my Linkedin feed they were looking for a planner/development type role a few months ago...

McC · #**5630** Posted **Jan 23, 2019, 3:00 PM**

With office-building ceiling heights, they might be able to do some interesting things to maximize the space, e.g., setting up units with loft beds and double-height closets with the pull-down rods.

poptronic · #**5631** Posted **Jan 24, 2019, 5:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

I'm told that all or part of the block of Beechwood between Loyer and St Charles has been sold and that there are plans for an eight storey rental building on the site. Is this old news? I would have thought the Arturo's restaurant building would be heritage protected.

Looks like it is now up for sale...anyone have $8,000,000?

https://jpchartrand.ca/nm_view_details.php?keyID=33

yotajoe · #**5632** Posted **Jan 29, 2019, 4:36 AM**

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/new-alt-hotel-to-be-built-near-ottawa-airport

danishh · #**5633** Posted **Jan 29, 2019, 2:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by yotajoe

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/new-alt-hotel-to-be-built-near-ottawa-airport

finally, an airport hotel.

I work in government, and a lot of people who come from out of town to meet us are going to be very happy.

Its opening in 2020 supposedly, which puts it ahead of light rail and therefore it should do good business as soon as it opens. Once light rail is open the only other hotel directly on the Trillium line would be the one at walkley/anand.

Harley613 · #**5634** Posted **Jan 29, 2019, 5:20 PM**

With light rail and a top notch airport hotel our little airport is going to be one of the best little airports in the world. In fact, it's already won a best airport in the world 2-5 million passengers award in 2010.

rocketphish · #**5635** Posted **Jan 29, 2019, 5:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by yotajoe

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/new-alt-hotel-to-be-built-near-ottawa-airport

Welcome to the forum!

BYW, we have a thread dedicated to Ottawa Airport news over here:
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?p=8452976

movebyleap · #**5636** Posted **Jan 29, 2019, 7:07 PM**

Now if only there were some cool destinations to fly to!

Luker · #**5637** Posted **Jan 29, 2019, 7:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Harley613

With light rail and a top notch airport hotel our little airport is going to be one of the best little airports in the world. In fact, it's already won a best airport in the world 2-5 million passengers award in 2010.

I understand we'll be competing in the "middle size" airport segment now for 5M+ PAX. A challenge that the Airport Authority looks eager to prove itself in, and hopefully opening up some new international and cross-border flights to YOW.

CityTech · #**5638** Posted **Jan 29, 2019, 8:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by movebyleap

Now if only there were some cool destinations to fly to!

I think we need to empower the Airport Authority to more aggressively seek additional destinations and frequencies, potentially with economic development money.

In my opinion, the two key priorities should be:
1) direct service to SFO, to bolster the tech industry and expand access to venture capital for Ottawa firms
2) making the FRA flight year-round, for better global connectivity (FRA being one of the most significant hubs in the entire world). With Brexit coming around, this flight will soon be our sole EU connection.

J.OT13 · #**5639** Posted **Jan 29, 2019, 8:27 PM**

How do we not have flights to Silicon Valley? That's crazy.

lrt's friend · #**5640** Posted **Jan 29, 2019, 8:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

How do we not have flights to Silicon Valley? That's crazy.

There was one at one time at the height of the tech boom. I guess there wasn't enough demand, which makes you wonder about the near future, since the high tech has not rebounded to peak levels yet.