Your landlord could be adding units right under your nose
Bonjour, mes amis! Simone Okafor-Bouchard here, giving you the real story from just off the Hill, where the paperwork is always more interesting than the press conferences.
We've got some interesting movements on the permits this week, particularly one that caught my eye. City records show a permit issued for **13 Queen Street West** in Ward 1, for a new two-storey detached dwelling with *three units*. That's right, three. At a cool **$1,381,160**, according to the City of Ottawa's issued building permits list.
Now, while the Glebe versus Hintonburg debate rages on about the best shawarma spot, this kind of multi-unit residential development is a quiet trend. It means more housing options in established neighbourhoods, which, depending on who you ask, is either a blessing or a bit of a squeeze. It’s a definite shift from the single-family ideal, making the city a bit denser, even in areas like Ward 1.
* **What:** New two-storey detached dwelling with three units. * **Where:** 13 Queen Street West, Ward 1. * **Cost:** $1,381,160. * **Significance:** Adds density and housing options.
Keep an eye on how these infill projects change the character of our streets. It's one thing to talk about housing strategy; it's another to see it built, one permit at a time. The real story is never on the Hill — it’s always just off it.
Simone Okafor-Bouchard, MiTL Sports Desk, Ottawa.
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