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A $1.3M triplex is coming to Queen Street. Did you know?

They're building a whole new home on Queen Street, you guys.

Ottawa City Hall issued a building permit, BP 9NEW 25-7327 ARU, for a brand-new two-storey detached dwelling with three units at 13 Queen Street West. This isn't some small renovation; we're talking about a declared value of $1,381,160. That's a significant investment in Ward 1, showing that even with all the talk about interest rates, people are still putting serious money into residential construction here. The real story is never on the Hill — it's always just off it.

It’s interesting to see new housing units being added, especially with the city’s push for more density. This isn't just one house for one family; it's a triplex, right in the heart of the city.

* **Permit Number:** BP 9NEW 25-7327 ARU * **Address:** 13 Queen Street West * **Declared Value:** $1,381,160 * **Type:** Residential, new build with three units * **Ward:** 1

This kind of development shows that, despite what some might say about Ottawa being 'boring,' the city is actually growing, and developers are responding to the demand for more housing. We'll be watching to see how quickly this project moves forward and what other residential builds pop up on the permit list next.

Simone Okafor-Bouchard, MiTL Sports Desk, Ottawa.

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