Your City Hall Is Building Housing Everywhere, Even Where You Don’t Expect
Bonjour, Ottawa! Simone Okafor-Bouchard here, straight from the City Hall beat. The real story is never on the Hill — it's always just off it. And today, what’s *just off* is the sheer amount of new residential building activity this city is seeing. It's almost... aggressive, in a good way.
We’re seeing the numbers from the latest issued building permits, and one really jumps out: a *new* two-storey detached dwelling with three units at 13 Queen Street West in Ward 1, approved for over $1.3 million. That's a significant investment in a single property, turning it into multiple residential units. It’s not just a basement apartment; it's a whole new build designed for density.
What else caught my eye from the city's data:
* **Industrial Upgrades:** Sunbelt Film & TV is adding new washrooms at 6200 Cantay Road (Ward 5) for $60,465. Even our industrial zones are getting some love. * **Residential Conversions:** A guest suite at 2770 Aquitaine Avenue (Ward 9) is being converted into a full residential suite, a $48,750 project. Every little bit counts for housing. * **Active Developments:** There’s an application in process for a residential apartment building at 1970 and 1980 Fowler Drive in Ward 8. This is how neighborhoods shift and grow.
This push for residential density, whether through new builds or conversions, means the city is actively trying to tackle the housing crunch. It affects everything from your property taxes to how many new faces you see grabbing shawarma on Bank Street. Keep an eye on these active applications; that’s where the next big changes will happen.
Simone Okafor-Bouchard, MiTL Sports Desk, signing off.
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