Zibi Ottawa Ontario | U/C - Page 57

J.OT13 · #**1121** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 12:47 PM**

Some great shots as always Harley!

Dzingle Bells · #**1122** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 1:12 PM**

Harley you should start an Instagram or Twitter account for these images. I'm always worried I'm going to miss some on here!

SL123 · #**1123** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 1:29 PM**

Looks like hydro Ottawa finally cleaned up the mess of weeds overgrowing everything else in the park next to the fall and added mulch.

zzptichka · #**1124** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 1:32 PM**

Nice shots.
Any word when they are opening up the new park? Supposed to open in "Summer 2021". Wonder if they are aiming for Labour Day.

SL123 · #**1125** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 1:39 PM**

Just noticed that they paved Head Street Square over the summer, Looks good

kevinbottawa · #**1126** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 2:10 PM**

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Just noticed that they paved Head Street Square over the summer, Looks good

I noticed that too. It looks really good, especially with the pattern. It looks different than any other public space in the city.

zzptichka · #**1127** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 2:50 PM**

What's their plan for Head street square? I recall there will be some kind of benches on rails?
Seems kind of empty...

J.OT13 · #**1128** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 3:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by zzptichka

What's their plan for Head street square? I recall there will be some kind of benches on rails?
Seems kind of empty...

Here's a rendering of what it might look like when the coop tower and office building are complete. I assume we'll see some restaurant patios as well.

https://leasing.dream.ca/building/building-827/suite/9223272810424518358?search=undefined&type=A

bartlebooth · #**1129** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 3:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

Here's a rendering of what it might look like when the coop tower and office building are complete. I assume we'll see some restaurant patios as well.

Based on that rendering, it looks like there will be a building on the west side of that square? I hope that road loop and parking garage entrance are reconfigured or removed. Looks pretty bad as it is now. Also, hoping that square gets some trees as shown in the rendering.

SL123 · #**1130** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 4:22 PM**

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Based on that rendering, it looks like there will be a building on the west side of that square? I hope that road loop and parking garage entrance are reconfigured or removed. Looks pretty bad as it is now. Also, hoping that square gets some trees as shown in the rendering.

I do remember reading somewhere that the current garage entrance was only temporary and that the real entrance will be from the tower being built right now

bartlebooth · #**1131** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 5:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by SL123

I do remember reading somewhere that the current garage entrance was only temporary and that the real entrance will be from the tower being built right now

That's good to hear. Thanks for the heads up

UrbOttawa · #**1132** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 9:42 PM**

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Looking at the curbs between the office building and zip line, its hard to imagine any sort of substantial pedestrian space for the so-called Union square. Pretty disappointing that there needs to be a road here at all.

The office building looks fantastic though - I'll be curious to see what kind of retail moves in.

SL123 · #**1133** Posted **Sep 2, 2021, 1:05 AM**

Walked around Zibi tonight and the Park (Pangishimo) is officially open.

The boardwalk section is really nice

LRTeverywhere · #**1134** Posted **Sep 2, 2021, 1:13 AM**

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Walked around Zibi tonight and the Park (Pangishimo) is officially open.

Did you see if they have opened the bridge to the War Muesuem? I presume that was the connection they were looking for to connect it to the rest of Zibi.

SL123 · #**1135** Posted **Sep 2, 2021, 1:24 AM**

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Did you see if they have opened the bridge to the War Muesuem? I presume that was the connection they were looking for to connect it to the rest of Zibi.

The bridge was still closed unfortunately.

J.OT13 · #**1136** Posted **Sep 3, 2021, 12:58 PM**

View from the new park at Zibi, from Rail Fans Discord.

SL123 · #**1137** Posted **Sep 3, 2021, 1:08 PM**

I just noticed looking at the aerial shots of the new park that it actually has the shape of a bird's head. I don't know if this was done on purpose or if it has any indigenous symbolism?

J.OT13 · #**1138** Posted **Sep 3, 2021, 1:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by SL123

I just noticed looking at the aerial shots of the new park that it actually has the shape of a bird's head. I don't know if this was done on purpose or if it has any indigenous symbolism?

Oh yeah. It even has an eye.

Photo_1080295486_DJI_62_jpg_9844798_0_2021831173040_photo_original by harley613, on Flickr

zzptichka · #**1139** Posted **Sep 3, 2021, 3:50 PM**

Good eye. A raven or a seagull?

No trees on that square. I guess they plan to plant some in that pit on the bottom of the picture. It looks way too shallow though.

LRTeverywhere · #**1140** Posted **Sep 4, 2021, 12:32 AM**

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No trees on that square. I guess they plan to plant some in that pit on the bottom of the picture. It looks way too shallow though.

Looking at the render of the square it appears there will be 5 trees planted on that side, normally I wouldn't be so specific but who ever is in charge of Zibi's renders does an incredible job, the final product is often identical. Though the brick coloring is a bit different.

Image source: Dream leasing