NRCan Booth Street Complex Redevelopment | Approved - Page 4

J.OT13 · #61 Posted **Mar 4, 2019, 11:33 PM**

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Good to hear this project is getting across the board support. Most exciting project in Ottawa in my opinion, as I don't think we have anything like this in the city today.

One could argue Zibi...

Lakeofthewood · #62 Posted **Mar 5, 2019, 3:14 AM**

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One could argue Zibi...

Not gonna disagree with you there! I guess since I've been to the Distillery District I can picture what this will look like, as opposed to Zibi I've never been anywhere that resembles it, so I don't have much to go on. That's not to say that I'm not excited for both!

Jamaican-Phoenix · #63 Posted **Mar 5, 2019, 4:15 PM**

One thing that I hope doesn't get lost in this development is that this should feel like an extension of Little Italy.

ServiceGuy · #64 Posted **Mar 5, 2019, 5:03 PM**

It can go really well or really badly but the level of consultation has been tremendous. High hopes for this project at making a difference.

JHikka · #65 Posted **Mar 5, 2019, 5:08 PM**

Fascinating project with tons of potential. Here's hoping for the best.

kevinbottawa · #66 Posted **Mar 5, 2019, 8:53 PM**

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One thing that I hope doesn't get lost in this development is that this should feel like an extension of Little Italy.

What do you have in mind? Italian retailers?

Jamaican-Phoenix · #67 Posted **Mar 5, 2019, 9:42 PM**

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What do you have in mind? Italian retailers?

I mean, sure, have some Italian stores and restaurants, but I also mean to remember that this started out as a working class neighbourhood.

Perhaps a grocery store/chain that specializes in Italian and Mediterranean goods? Community space for preserving and educating people about Italian-Canadian history, culture, and traditions? Even a small museum about the history of the Italian-Canadian community in Ottawa or the nation as a whole? Affordable housing should be a part of this. Have space for small businesses and start-ups, especially for things such as microbreweries or another roastery like we have at the north end of Preston.

No, not everything should be more Italian than the Italians, but there should be some nods and spaces to help expand what we think of as Little Italy, and not just a new trendy area adjacent to it.

Marcus CLS · #68 Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 1:44 PM**

Remediation and demolition is to start this fall. Parking passes were cancelled for quite a number of NRCan employees as of August 31st.

Marcus CLS · #69 Posted **Dec 13, 2019, 11:48 PM**

Perimeter Fencing has been installed and 2 mobile trailers set up at the South West parking lot. Remediation and partial demolition should start soon.

Harley613 · #70 Posted **Dec 14, 2019, 1:07 AM**

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Perimeter Fencing has been installed and 2 mobile trailers set up at the South West parking lot. Remediation and partial demolition should start soon.

I saw that yesterday and wondered if it was new. I would LOVE to see this project in a few years.

Marcus CLS · #71 Posted **Jan 17, 2020, 12:54 AM**

Somewhat unrelated to this project but core samples were taken in approx. 7 locations on the front lawn of 615 Booth Street today. This is the lawn fronting on Carling at Booth.

YOWetal · #72 Posted **Jan 17, 2020, 12:22 PM**

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This is oh-so-awesome but it also makes me worried. The only successful part of Lansdowne off the playing field is the restaurant offering. Business in the Market has been down substantially since Lansdowne opened...it seems the locals are leaving the Market for the tourists and students and they are either visiting Lansdowne or all the new neighbourhood offerings. I don't know if Ottawa can support another district of bars/restaurants/cafes any time soon.

Agree and have heard the same thing. But in an open market it should equalize it just takes some time. They will need to lower rents which allows prices to be lowered a little bit. The market has gone downhill in every way over past 5-10 years. It might need some less premium offerings. There are several of those always closing locations in the market eventually they should lower the rent and let a cheaper place move in.

Zibi will also be a new destination eventually. All will be a lot safer with better parking than the Market. The LRT should bring in the after work crowd to the Market for those taking it anway.

J.OT13 · #73 Posted **Mar 3, 2020, 4:51 PM**

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We are planning the future Norman Street Park within the Booth Street Complex in #Ottawa. Come to our public meeting on March 10 from 6-8pm at Sala San Marco on 215 Preston Street to share your ideas. #OTTcity
https://bit.ly/2VCh0kk

https://twitter.com/canadalands/status/1234566656334102529

Harley613 · #74 Posted **Mar 3, 2020, 6:56 PM**

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https://twitter.com/canadalands/status/1234566656334102529

I just noticed on the map on that link that the smokestack is not part of a heritage designated building. I REALLY HOPE it is retained as it really adds to the industrial aesthetic in my opinion.

J.OT13 · #75 Posted **Mar 3, 2020, 8:32 PM**

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I just noticed on the map on that link that the smokestack is not part of a heritage designated building. I REALLY HOPE it is retained as it really adds to the industrial aesthetic in my opinion.

That's the plan so far. It's too bad there are none left at the Zibi site.

kevinbottawa · #76 Posted **May 6, 2020, 4:05 PM**

Here are a few images from the public meeting documents. Smoke stack is still there. The park looks good. Something for both families and youth.

RogueNacho · #77 Posted **May 6, 2020, 4:56 PM**

Very excited to see this area transform into a mini "distillery district". With the Trillium Line upgrades set to be done in a couple years, this area could turn into quite the bustling neighbourhood. I assume the old historical buildings remaining on-site are to be retrofitted for commercial/restaurant/retail uses?

Any indication on when we can expect to see shovels in the ground?

kevinbottawa · #78 Posted **May 6, 2020, 5:56 PM**

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Very excited to see this area transform into a mini "distillery district". With the Trillium Line upgrades set to be done in a couple years, this area could turn into quite the bustling neighbourhood. I assume the old historical buildings remaining on-site are to be retrofitted for commercial/restaurant/retail uses?

Any indication on when we can expect to see shovels in the ground?

Construction of the park supposed to happen in summer 2021 according to the public meeting document. Deconstruction of the buildings that won't be retained is supposed to be done in November 2020 according to the Canada Lands website. Not sure when construction will start.

Marcus CLS · #79 Posted **May 6, 2020, 7:34 PM**

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Construction of the park supposed to happen in summer 2021 according to the public meeting document. Deconstruction of the buildings that won't be retained is supposed to be done in November 2022 according to the Canada Lands website. Not sure when construction will start.

The existing building west of and opposite Aberdeen street is almost completely demolished.

kevinbottawa · #80 Posted **May 6, 2020, 9:04 PM**

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The existing building west of and opposite Aberdeen street is almost completely demolished.

Oops. I put November 2022. Deconstruction is supposed to be done in November 2020.