NRCan Booth Street Complex Redevelopment | Approved - Page 5

unfinite · #81 Posted **May 10, 2020, 2:27 PM**

Noticed there are no recent photos here. Took this picture back on April 25th.

Abe Simpson · #82 Posted **May 29, 2020, 2:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by unfinite

Noticed there are no recent photos here. Took this picture back on April 25th.

The building being demolished in the photo is now just a pile of rubble. There is lots of activity on the site right now. Seems they were working in every one of the buildings. They're moving along pretty nicely at this point.

Harley613 · #83 Posted **Nov 16, 2020, 11:35 PM**

There is just an incredible amount of remediation work going on at this site right now. I wonder what the timeframe for redevelopment is...

Harley613 · #84 Posted **May 28, 2021, 1:30 AM**

It appears that site remediation is nearly complete...I'm so ready for this to get going!

canlands by harley613, on Flickr

kevinbottawa · #85 Posted **May 28, 2021, 2:11 AM**

Here's the before picture. The site looks pretty empty now although they only demolished a few buildings.

AuxTown · #86 Posted **May 28, 2021, 12:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Harley613

It appears that site remediation is nearly complete...I'm so ready for this to get going!

canlands by harley613, on Flickr

This is such a unique project for Ottawa and an opportunity to build a really funky little enclave. I've always love the Distillery in TO and this is a perfect spot for something similar. I LOVE that they left the smokestack!

https://imgur.com/r/cityporn/GIEXqXf

OTSkyline · #87 Posted **May 28, 2021, 12:53 PM**

Do we have renders of actual buildings or what the plan is (other than the high level concept images released a few years ago)?

Do we know a timeline, or how the land will be redeveloped in phases?

McDonald's Racoon · #88 Posted **Jul 6, 2021, 9:18 PM**

Little late to the party, just found out about this awesome project.
Few things I'm not sure if they were mentioned:
Are there any plans for the Parking Areas on Beech and Norman?
Have there been any sketches of the potential new buildings yet?

drizzo_613 · #89 Posted **Jul 6, 2021, 10:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by McDonald's Racoon

Little late to the party, just found out about this awesome project.
Few things I'm not sure if they were mentioned:
Are there any plans for the Parking Areas on Beech and Norman?
Have there been any sketches of the potential new buildings yet?

The parking lot bordered by beech and Rochester has an approved 3 tower project. More info in the link below. https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=241082

originalmuffins · #90 Posted **Jul 7, 2021, 4:14 PM**

This being a mini-Distillery District for Ottawa would be really great. I'm really the excited about this and Zibi (RIP Lebreton.. for now lol).

McDonald's Racoon · #91 Posted **Jul 8, 2021, 1:10 AM**

@Drizzo

Thanks!

Harley613 · #92 Posted **Jun 20, 2022, 9:59 PM**

It looks so barren after all the remediation

bartlebooth · #93 Posted **Jun 20, 2022, 11:06 PM**

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. This site has so much potential. I really hope it isn't horribly butchered but I fully expect mediocrity. On a positive note, we should get mediocrity of the highest quality.

Harley613 · #94 Posted **Jun 20, 2022, 11:15 PM**

This site is half a block from Roderick Lahey's Office and in full view out the front windows. Do you think he sits there at his desk looking out and dreaming of a sea of 23 story charcoal brick towers here?

OTSkyline · #95 Posted **Jun 21, 2022, 1:02 PM**

What's next? I don't recall where we're at with this one. Have plans been approved? Do we have a phase 1 ready to go? When can we expect shovels in the ground?

McDonald's Racoon · #96 Posted **Jun 21, 2022, 7:47 PM**

I'm surprised they leveled so many buildings. Is it because they weren't salvageable or is it simply to build new buildings? I hope they keep them in the same redbrick style.

Kelnoz · #97 Posted **Jun 21, 2022, 10:38 PM**

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I'm surprised they leveled so many buildings. Is it because they weren't salvageable or is it simply to build new buildings? I hope they keep them in the same redbrick style.

Most of the leveled buildings were built later, and I'm guessing had less historical value. You can see a site map with the construction dates for most buildings on page 3 of this thread.

bartlebooth · #98 Posted **Jun 22, 2022, 1:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Harley613

This site is half a block from Roderick Lahey's Office and in full view out the front windows. Do you think he sits there at his desk looking out and dreaming of a sea of 23 story charcoal brick towers here?

Bahahaha! Yes.

originalmuffins · #99 Posted **Jun 23, 2022, 7:02 AM**

Can't wait to see this area go up. It is perfect as a mini distillery district area once those other towers in the area are approved and start building on Preston/Carling. This area is going to be nice! Not expecting much but I am very glad they kept the smokestack.

McDonald's Racoon · #**100** Posted **Jun 25, 2022, 12:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by Kelnoz

Most of the leveled buildings were built later, and I'm guessing had less historical value. You can see a site map with the construction dates for most buildings on page 3 of this thread.

Ah I see that, but looking at the dates they seem to have hit some from the 30s while leaving some of the 40s in. I'm guessing some of the buildings were less appealing then others.