Zibi Ottawa Ontario | U/C

[kwoldtimer]

Some of the new higher end rentals are pretty much a match for new condos in terms of quality. Some of the rents are a bit breathtaking, however. I can see where it would appeal to some, as opposed to the relative insecurity of renting a condo.

[Skynet]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

Just about nothing had been built in terms of rentals since the early 90s. The market was sustained with investors buying, and then leasing out, condos. With the rise of Airbnb type platforms eating up rental properties, we're now in dire need of new rental properties for those who actually want a place to live.

Well said. That just about sums up the root cause of the the rental crisis perfectly!

[Skynet]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Some of the new higher end rentals are pretty much a match for new condos in terms of quality. Some of the rents are a bit breathtaking, however. I can see where it would appeal to some, as opposed to the relative insecurity of renting a condo.

That's what I noticed as well i.e. that the newer rentals are marketed towards a higher end unit, albeit of course at a higher price.

[skisail_ott]

Block 211 (corrected), future home of NSERC and SSHRC.

[Multi-modal]

Originally Posted by skisail_ott

Block 11, future home of NSERC and SSHRC.[/IMG]

I think you mean Block 211.

[skisail_ott]

My mistake - yes, 211

[zzptichka]

People moving in into Kanaal (block 205A)

[skisail_ott]

Actually, the first residents moved in two months ago. Most units are occupied now.

[zzptichka]

Wonder if they are still going ahead with the zip line this year. This summer seems like it could be lost.

[rocketphish]

LeBreton Flats redevelopment faces delay risks because of pandemic

Jon Willing, Ottawa Citizen
Publishing date: 50 minutes ago • 5 minute read

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New park on Chaudière Island scheduled to open in 2021

A small park at the western edge of Chaudière Island called Pangishimo Park is scheduled to open in spring 2021, according to the NCC.

The board approved the design during the meeting.

According to the NCC, Pangishimo Park will have an open grass area, naturalized play elements for children, a universally accessible pathway network, a boardwalk and lookouts to watch the sunset.

There are three new parks in the planning stages as part of the massive Zibi mixed-use development along the Ottawa River.

The other parks are Mòkaham Park and Tesasini Park at the eastern tip of Chaudière Island and along the Gatineau shoreline, respectively. The NCC is working on a project to protect the shorelines from flooding in those areas, so the design approvals are pending.

The Zibi developer has agreed to fund the parks. Windmill Developments came up with the vision and now Dream has the controlling interest in the project.

The NCC is able to begin developing Pangishimo Park because the area isn’t prone to flooding.

The agency chose the names of the parks after consulting with the Algonquins. Pangishimo means sunset, Mòkaham means sunrise and Tesasini means flat rock.







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twitter.com/JonathanWilling

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new...cm/137f07f0-acab-4637-9696-c83026e46abe/

[J.OT13]

Pangishimo Park, NCC owned land at Zibi site.




https://twitter.com/NCC_CCN/status/1253358765275000832

Related docs showing location, site plans, sections and renderings.

https://ncc-website-2.s3.amazonaws.com/d...Pangishimo-Park.pdf?mtime=20200423100936

[J.OT13]

While Claridge expects the City to pay for the park space around phase III of LeBreton:

"The Zibi developer has agreed to fund the parks."

LeBreton Flats redevelopment faces delay risks because of pandemic

Jon Willing, Ottawa Citizen
Publishing date: April 23

-Snip-

New park on Chaudière Island scheduled to open in 2021

A small park at the western edge of Chaudière Island called Pangishimo Park is scheduled to open in spring 2021, according to the NCC.

The board approved the design during the meeting.

According to the NCC, Pangishimo Park will have an open grass area, naturalized play elements for children, a universally accessible pathway network, a boardwalk and lookouts to watch the sunset.

There are three new parks in the planning stages as part of the massive Zibi mixed-use development along the Ottawa River.

The other parks are Mòkaham Park and Tesasini Park at the eastern tip of Chaudière Island and along the Gatineau shoreline, respectively. The NCC is working on a project to protect the shorelines from flooding in those areas, so the design approvals are pending.

The Zibi developer has agreed to fund the parks. Windmill Developments came up with the vision and now Dream has the controlling interest in the project.

The NCC is able to begin developing Pangishimo Park because the area isn’t prone to flooding.

The agency chose the names of the parks after consulting with the Algonquins. Pangishimo means sunset, Mòkaham means sunrise and Tesasini means flat rock.

[email protected]
twitter.com/JonathanWilling

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new...cm/137f07f0-acab-4637-9696-c83026e46abe/

[zzptichka]

No direct access to water? That's disappointing for a waterfront park centered around the river.

[OTownandDown]

Originally Posted by zzptichka

No direct access to water? That's disappointing for a waterfront park centered around the river.

lol if you had a death wish.

Choose your own adventure:
1. Get swept away to the South, into a very long headrace and into Ottawa's oldest turbine. Quite a long tube, could be fun?
2. Get swept away to the North, into a short section and then stuck to a trash grate covering Ottawa's newest turbines. They can peel you off later with one of those large scoops, so not to worry about finding your body.

Although, I tend to agree, the additional of railings literally everywhere kind of detracts from the excitement of the space. In Australia they put a single sign at the entrance saying 'warning, don't go too close or you will die'. They should allow some darwinism here too.

[mykl]

Originally Posted by OTownandDown

Although, I tend to agree, the additional of railings literally everywhere kind of detracts from the excitement of the space. In Australia they put a single sign at the entrance saying 'warning, don't go too close or you will die'. They should allow some darwinism here too.

I definitely agree that Ottawa has too many safety features that wouldn't be necessary if people had a tiny bit of common sense. But I can see how no one would want to add any opportunities for a photo of a corpse with parliament in the background lol

[AuxTown]

Originally Posted by mykl

I definitely agree that Ottawa has too many safety features that wouldn't be necessary if people had a tiny bit of common sense. But I can see how no one would want to add any opportunities for a photo of a corpse with parliament in the background lol

Look at Niagara Falls. You can be just a couple hundred metres upstream from certain death and there are no barriers at all. Though there are 40-50 people that die going over the falls every year :-(

[zzptichka]

Originally Posted by OTownandDown

lol if you had a death wish.

Choose your own adventure:
1. Get swept away to the South, into a very long headrace and into Ottawa's oldest turbine. Quite a long tube, could be fun?
2. Get swept away to the North, into a short section and then stuck to a trash grate covering Ottawa's newest turbines. They can peel you off later with one of those large scoops, so not to worry about finding your body.

Although, I tend to agree, the additional of railings literally everywhere kind of detracts from the excitement of the space. In Australia they put a single sign at the entrance saying 'warning, don't go too close or you will die'. They should allow some darwinism here too.

"Get swept" is a bit of a stretch. The water is very slow there. Even during spring melt like right now.
Here's a video from a couple of hours ago: https://imgur.com/wHE4soW
Not to mention there is plenty of unimpeded water access near the War Museum.

[HighwayStar]

Originally Posted by AuxTown

Look at Niagara Falls. You can be just a couple hundred metres upstream from certain death and there are no barriers at all. Though there are 40-50 people that die going over the falls every year :-(

And then there's things like the Grand Canyon

[Glenlivet Ave]

COVID uncertainties delay zipline opening until next year

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new...cm/a8180756-1a0a-4b88-89b1-5c5fca34cf08/

[J.OT13]

From Kate Porter:

Hydro Ottawa is seeking ability to apply to FCM for a loan of up to $20M to help Zibi set up its own, new, thermal utility at its development on the Ottawa River.

The island is unique -- neither Ontario nor Quebec strings wires, or gas, to it, Conrad says. #ottnews

https://twitter.com/KatePorterCBC/status/1275807811407171584