Your City Hall is building big things and altering even bigger ones
Bonjour, mes chéris. Simone Okafor-Bouchard here, with your Morning Wire from the City Hall beat. The real story is never on the Hill — it’s always just off it. And today, we're seeing some serious construction just off the Hill, and across the city.
New building permits are showing a significant investment in both residential and commercial projects. A new two-storey detached dwelling with a finished basement and walkout at 865 Aviation Road in Ward 1 just got a permit for over $2 million. That’s a big one, for sure. Meanwhile, the Tim Hortons at 780 Bancroft Drive in Ward 11 is getting a reclad to its drive-thru window for just under $85,000. C’est la vie, you know? From multi-million dollar homes to drive-thru touch-ups, the permits tell a story of constant change.
But the one that caught my eye? The interior alterations with a new fire alarm system for a landlord at 5900 Keaton Crescent in Ward 5, for a whopping $1,556,164. This isn’t just a new coat of paint, no. This is a major update to an industrial space. It shows that even the behind-the-scenes infrastructure of our city’s economy is getting some serious attention.
* **Residential Boom:** Over $2 million for a new home in Ward 1.
* **Commercial Refresh:** Tim Hortons getting a facelift in Ward 11.
* **Industrial Upgrade:** More than $1.5 million for fire safety and alterations in Ward 5.
On the development application front, we are watching a residential apartment building at 1970 and 1980 Fowler Drive in Ward 8, currently in process. This kind of density is always a big conversation in Ottawa, especially with the housing crunch we’re experiencing.
What does this mean for you, living in the 613? It means that our city is not just growing, but it’s actively being reshaped, brick by brick. Keep an eye on these developments as they move from paper to pavement, because they will absolutely impact your commutes, your neighbourhoods, and even your morning coffee run.
Simone Okafor-Bouchard, MiTL Sports Desk, Ottawa.
Need more of this? Catch Kevin and the crew breaking it down on the morning show, live at mornings.live.