As Canadian Tire closes its doors, this site will move on to its next chapter. This centrally located site offers an exceptional opportunity for redevelopment that would see itself transformed into a exciting mixed-use development. We envision the 1650 Carling site becoming a vibrant “micro urban core” that will thrive off of the syngergy created with the redevelopment of the neighbouring site to the south of us. The proposed mixed use density will benefit from its close proximity to the the future (BRT) transit station at the corner of our site, close access to the Queensway and multiuse pathway network. This new urban community would feature a proportionate mix of residential, commercial and retail uses centered around the large public open space. Designed with versatility in mind, this urban oasis could host various cultural events, while providing daily enjoyment for its live/work residents. This unique urban village would offer a truly unique living experience while becoming a vibrant and exciting addition to Ottawa’s urban fabric.
RioCan Holdings Inc. is proposing a Zoning By-law Amendment and a master plan to permit six (6) mid and high-rise buildings on the subject property. The total development would include approximately 1,715 residential units. Proposed building heights range from nine (9) to 40 storeys with a mix of housing types and tenures envisioned for the site. Ground floor retail is also envisioned for some of the buildings.
A new public street, with a 20-metre cross-section, is proposed to cross through the site and connect Clyde Avenue North to Carling Avenue. The L-shaped roadway would provide connectivity through the site for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. The street is envisioned with on-street parking on both sides, totalling 38 spaces.
The tallest buildings are generally proposed closest to the corner of Carling and Clyde. These buildings, Buildings 5 and 6, are proposed at 37 and 40 storeys, respectively. They are both proposed currently as rental buildings. Buildings 1 and 2 are also proposed as rental buildings and are located on the east side of the new public street with heights of 22 and 30 storeys, respectively. Building 3 is the only proposed mid-rise building (9 storeys) on the site and is envisioned as a potential seniors residential building. Finally, building 4, located in the southwest corner of the site, is envisioned as a potential condominium building with a height of 20 storeys.
The proposed development includes a public park with a total area of 2,543 square metres in the centre of the development, abutting the new public street on two (2) sides. This park would be a city-owned and developed park. The park space is connected to the plaza entry and the northwest corner of the site, adjacent to the future transit station. This plaza is envisioned as a privately-owned public space (POPS) and has an area of 1,557 square metres. Together, these spaces provide an important connection point from the corner into the proposed development for pedestrians and cyclists.
A final outdoor amenity space is proposed between Buildings 3 and 4 along the south edge of the site. This is envisioned as an amenity area for residents, but also a connection for pedestrians and cyclists to the proposed development on the adjacent property at 861 Clyde Avenue. The connection would generally align with the proposed private street and parkette on that site.
All vehicular access is provided from the new public street and parking garage access has been consolidated, where possible, to limit the number of entrances. The parking garage is envisioned as a shared lot amongst the various buildings and would have approximately 896 parking spaces.
A future roadway connection has been protected for the lands to the east, which could redevelop in the future. The roadway connection would allow for the completion of a public east-west road connection between Clyde Avenue North and Churchill Avenue North.
Bike parking would be provided within each of the proposed buildings, or within the underground parking garage, to meet or exceed the Zoning By-law requirements. Exact location, access points, and placement of bicycle parking spaces would be determined through the future Site Plan Control applications.
Architect: Hobin Architect
Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D02-02-22-0126/details
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Phase 1: (The existing Boston Pizza restaurant will remain in the short-term)
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