Renaissance Ottawa [395 Slater St] | 118m | 36f | U/C

[originalmuffins]

Originally Posted by phil235

I could see that, though it is less central than the Kent lot. Kent has way more people passing through on a regular basis.

That's why I was thinking it's a good spot. It's very central, even if it is part of the business district, it would allow it to stay alive a lot longer. Food stalls/trucks, some specific amenities/things to visit in a public square format would be great. It's right beside transit and hotels too, so easy to get to and get away from. It doesn't have to be a full on Dundas Square but your comment on it being a public square would be good. They can design some buildings with a little height (due to height restrictions) to wrap around it with an open face towards Kent Street. Would be beneficial and innovative enough to help the CBD.

[originalmuffins]

All this to say, this building will be very important for the western portion of the CBD, I can't wait to see this one go up. This and the Dream Towers are my two favourites coming up in the direct vicinity of the western CBD.

[Harley613]

Excavation is happening!!!

[SL123]

Originally Posted by Harley613

Excavation is happening!!!

Ok now i'm officially ecstatic. So glad its truly happing, all 3 towers!!

[Harley613]

The last time we had a New Tallest under construction in downtown Ottawa, we had a young 51 year old Prime Minister named Trudeau. Now, 53 years later, we have a New Tallest under construction in downtown Ottawa, and we have a young 51 year old Prime Minister named Trudeau.

[originalmuffins]

It's happening!!! I am so amped for this one!!!!

Let's goooooooooo!!!!!!

[ponyboycurtis]

Wow. That is some great news. Curious to see how quickly this moves along compared to its neighbor given the smaller floor plate.

[J.OT13]

Will the parking garage still be connected with the M+M development?

[AuxTown]

This may not be exciting in comparison to bigger projects in TO, MTL, Van, Cal but a new tallest is always cause for celebration!

Can't wait to see this baby topped out

[Dzingle Bells]

i dont want to be the party pooper here but i think we may want to temper expectations about this being officially under construction..

i biked past on my way in today and they have excavated a few meters away from 400 Albert, all the way down to the bottom of that project's foundation walls. i don't think this is the typical way a site this size would be excavated and it makes me think it is actually for work being done to 400 Albert. maybe some waterproofing on the exterior of the foundation walls? will try and grab a photo next time im by.

[Harley613]

False start unfortunately, so far at least

[J.OT13]

Latest info on the Rimap projects, from an article in the Ottawa Citizen a few weeks ago. One year difference between the planned opening of the Moxy and Renaissance, so they absolutely have to start this year. if they want to stick to that timeline

Ottawa's tourism industry — finally! — sees signs of recovery in 2023

Peter Hum, Ottawa Citizen
Published May 26, 2023

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And before the end of this year, the Montreal-based high-end hotel group RIMAP Hospitality will open its first hotel in Ottawa— the 24-storey, 159-room AC Hotel Marriott on Rideau Street.

RIMAP is placing a half-billion-dollar vote of confidence in Ottawa. Two more hotels are to follow the AC, says Stéphane Pelletier, RIMAP’s regional general manager for Ottawa.

RIMAP plans to open the Moxy by Marriott Byward Market in 2025 and the Renaissance Ottawa Downtown in 2026. Between them, the three hotels will add 604 rooms to Ottawa’s stock of hotel rooms, which now numbers about 11,000.

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https://ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawas-tourism-industry-finally-sees-signs-of-recovery-in-2023

[J.OT13]

Officially U/C. There was a pile driver at work this morning.

[Harley613]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

Officially U/C. There was a pile driver at work this morning.

Woohoo!!!!!

[AuxTown]

Sorry if this is already asked, but are they digging down for parking? How many levels?

[BlueJay]

Originally Posted by AuxTown

Sorry if this is already asked, but are they digging down for parking? How many levels?

There are four levels of underground parking.

[originalmuffins]

Glad to see this U/C!! I can't wait to see this one go up. It'll help a bit with breaking the table top, although we won't get much more opportunity to do that directly in the CBD, but maybe we can get something from the lots in Albert District closest to Bronson+Slater (in Lebreton technically) to continue with what this tower will do. Happy to see this one coming up.

[ponyboycurtis]

This is great news. Considering I heard from a foreman guy last year they might start breaking ground in November ... this doesnt seem super far off in timeline for a project like this.

I would guess they should be at grade on one year from now?

[Harley613]

Originally Posted by ponyboycurtis

This is great news. Considering I heard from a foreman guy last year they might start breaking ground in November ... this doesnt seem super far off in timeline for a project like this.

I would guess they should be at grade on one year from now?

Small footprint, 4 story parking garage connected to the larger garage, equipment and crews likely moving right over. I bet it will be at grade far earlier. Just a guess though.

[ponyboycurtis]

Originally Posted by Harley613

Small footprint, 4 story parking garage connected to the larger garage, equipment and crews likely moving right over. I bet it will be at grade far earlier. Just a guess though.

Wouldn't surprise me either.

My fancy would certainly be tickled.

I need some of these higher caliber projects to move forward and look something close to the renders. My passion for SSP, Ottawa and this province feels like its taken a massive hit in the last year.

I need to orange colored towers next to the library to happen soon. All the taller towers and Gladstone etc seems to have ground to a halt leaving us with a pile of mediocre.

Even the semi interesting project at merivale and baseline halted.

WTF man>? I JUST WANT NICE THINGS.