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Originally Posted by FrostyMug
I'm at Place D'Orleans weekly to walk and shop. I find it incredible that this location isn't viewed by developers as a massive opportunity. I look at as examples, Scarborough Town Centre or Square One and the development around both, then reflect on the LRT being right there literally attached to the mall and wonder why we aren't seeing the influx of residential into this general area? Keep in mind the transportation hub is also on this property.
The mall certainly has excess property on it's perimeter. There is land along St Joseph that is mostly underutilized and there is the vast property to the west where the No Frills plaza is that is also ripe for growth. There are also the empty fields across the 174 where so far, the best we can do, is a 5 story seniors residence!
There's no vision. I think the mall should be partially re-imagined into something no mall in Ottawa offers. They have the space and they need to bring people in. Orleans is full of young families. Yet there are no kid friendly spaces within the mall other than for special events. How about a play place of some kind? Along the lines of Cosmic Adventure as an example. Then something for their parents and teens. Altitude has a climbing gym in the former YMCA building almost next door. The Bay space would be suitable height wise for something similar. How about something crazy like IFly (the indoor skydiving place) or a year round ice/roller skating rink? IMAX? Something unique would draw people from across the city and since it's right on the LRT the college/university crowd would also have easy access.
There are currently government offices in the mall. Why not a medical facility or legal or financial offices? This can be the 15 minute city example if done properly. Farmboy is there already. Why there aren't shovels in the ground on multiple projects in this general area has mystified me for several years. I get maybe NIMBYism has played a roll but the trains will be rolling within 12 months or likely less. Why not be building to take advantage of that?
To me, with the right vision this mall is actually positioned to be a massive success story and is surrounded by opportunity. It's just a matter of the will to make it happen.
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DCDLS who bid on LeBreton 10 years ago should build their vision here or at Palladium.
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Originally Posted by Dundas
Replying back to what FrostyMug posted.
I recently received news that St-Joseph Family Medicine Clinic will shut down at the medical building at 2555 St-Josheph blvd and move into Place d'Orleans.
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For a moment, I thought the whole building will be demolished. It's the only place in Orleans where you have to PAY for parking.
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