Your next Tim Hortons run could be a little different
Bonjour, Ottawa! Simone Okafor-Bouchard here, with your daily download from City Hall. The real story is never on the Hill – it’s always just off it, and today, we have some interesting movement in our city’s infrastructure.
First up, something très Canadian: your local Tim Hortons might be getting a facelift. Building Permit #BP 3ALT 26-430 shows interior alterations and recladding to the drive-thru window at the Tim Hortons located at 780 Bancroft Drive in Ward 11. This project is valued at $84,619. It’s not a full reno, but enough to make you wonder if your double-double experience is about to get a little smoother.
### Big Money, Big Buildings
On the larger scale, we’re seeing significant investment in new residential spaces. A new two-storey detached dwelling, complete with a finished basement and walkout, is coming to 865 Aviation Road in Ward 1. Permit #BP 9NEW 24-5505 indicates this residential build is valued at a substantial $2,066,986. That’s a serious price tag, and it speaks to the ongoing demand for housing in our growing city.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s in the works:
* **Commercial Update:** Interior alterations on the 2nd and 6th floors at 4701 Tahoe Blvd (Ward 3) costing $568,320. * **Industrial Upgrade:** A big project at 5900 Keaton Cres (Ward 5) for interior alterations and a new fire alarm system, valued at $1,556,164. * **Residential Growth:** The application for a new residential apartment building at 1970 and 1980 Fowler Drive (Ward 8) is still in process. * **Future Development:** A townhouse development at 376, 390 Derry Rd W and 0 Oaktree Circle (Ward 11) is also active.
These permits and applications, straight from the City of Ottawa’s recent issuances and active development lists, tell us a lot about where the city is putting its energy and where residents can expect to see changes. We’ll be keeping an eye on these developments to see how they shape our neighbourhoods.
Simone Okafor-Bouchard, MiTL Sports Desk, Ottawa.
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