65-storey Complex on Albert near Bayview O-Train Station
Let me start with – I don’t have a problem with height. I fact I quite like tall buildings. I imagine no one that will live in the shadow of a tall building would say the same thing.
The problem I want to address is the official plan. Probably not the first time, nor the last. Seems like a farce! We have an official plan then any time a request is made to build something which does not comply with the official plan and exception is made – and city council approves. Regularly and I’d want to say consistently. So what’s the point of an official plan. Of course exceptions can be made, but if they are made everytime a request is put forth. What’s the point of the plan – Oh I know to please the people bringing it forward!
Open House
Sunday, July 15, 2018
2 to 4 pm, Britannia
107-2625 Regina Street
$209,000
Northwest one! Spacious and bright west facing 2 bedroom corner suite surrounded by green space. Updated kitchen with quartz countertops. Generous bedrooms. Master with walk-in closet. Insuite storage. Freshly painted. 40-foot long Veranda surrounded by garden overlooking tennis courts. Adjacent to pool. Adjacent to Britannia Conservation Area (Mud Lake) and the Britannia Park and Beach. Amenities include large indoor salt water pool, sauna, gym, billiards, library, workshop. Fabulous out space including tennis courts and BBQ area. Party room and guest suites. Walk to mud lake and Britannia Bay Beach. Cycle or walk along the Rideau River on the NCC trails. Gleaming hardwood floors. Underground parking.
Ottawa Condo for Sale
Sandy Hill
707-195 Besserer Street
$342,900
Welcome to the Claridge Plaza 4. Furnished 1 bedroom condo. Open concept with breakfast bar. Hardwood and tile throughout. Stainless steel appliances. Quartz countertops. Large walk-in-closet. Insuite laundry. Lovely balcony. Storage locker. Amenities include fabulous recreation centre featuring indoor salt water pool, sauna, fitness centre, lounge, party room, and landscaped terrace, Walking distance to uOttawa, Byward Market, Parliament and so much more. Proximity to grocery store, and other shops as well as transit.
Sandy Hill – Preserving our Heritage
Please consider signing a petition directed to City of Ottawa officials demanding the respect of Sandy Hill’s historical aspect. The university is great, as are students but not to the detriment of our heritage. Landlords buy properties, divide them up into as many units as they can, rent them out, collect money and do minimal maintenance. This should be unacaptable!
Brutalist Architecture in Ottawa – Part 3
In this final installment of Brutalist Architecture: Yes, I’m done. I share what I think are brutalist-style buildings in the city. There are more, I’m sure but I’ll leave that for you to discover and share now that you know what to look for. Previous Brutalist posts were Architecture – Brutalist or Brutalism and Architecture – Brutalism Ottawa – Heritage Ottawa Tour.
Alta Vista Towers
Mostly brick construction, but I believe in the spirit.
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Driving in a Thunder or Lightning Storm
A week or so ago I had been doing a road trip and unbeknownst to me had been following or driving next to a storm. Back in the city I heard it had been a strong storm. What to do if you are driving and suddenly a storm hits. Good to know – just in case.
Ottawa Real Estate Statistics
June 2018
Area by Area Real Estate Price Increase Chart
Great chart showing per centage increases for single family homes prices from June 2017 to June 2018 in over 40 areas. Ottawa’s house princes jump and supply remains tight as evidenced in Manotick, Kanata, and Barrhaven areas experiencing large gains principally due to the lack of inventory. Read more here.
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