Ontario Construction News staff writer
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) has broken ground on Gladstone Village, a downtown Ottawa development that includes 336 new affordable homes in its first phase.
The first phase was designed by Diamond Schmitt and KWC Architects and the general contactor is Pomerleau Construction.
“We are proud to partner with OCH to deliver affordable homes that meet modern living standards. This project represents a significant step towards addressing Ottawa’s housing needs while prioritizing sustainability,” said Louis-Philippe Sylvestre, senior vice president at Pomerleau.
The Gladstone Village development represents a significant milestone in our mission to expand affordable housing options,” said Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe “With 336 new homes, this project will provide individuals and families with access to high-quality, affordable living spaces, addressing the ongoing demand for affordable housing.”
“Our design for Gladstone Village aims to foster community and interaction among residents, with enhanced amenity spaces and outdoor terraces that connect to the surrounding neighbourhood and upcoming LRT line,” said Nigel Tai, principal at Diamond Schmitt Architects.
The development will offer a range of housing options suitable for families, seniors, and individuals. The homes will be managed by OCH’s affordable housing branch, ARRIV Properties.
“We are honoured to continue our collaboration with OCH, focusing on raising the standards of affordable living communities that prioritise social diversity, inclusion, and sustainability,” said Ran Zaig, Partner at KWC Architects.
Construction will meet Passive House standards and be district energy-ready, featuring high-efficiency heating and cooling systems along with wastewater heat recovery, reinforcing the commitment to environmental responsibility.
The initial phase sets the foundation for further development, with plans to construct up to 1,100 new homes over the next five years, providing a scalable solution to Ottawa’s affordable housing crisis.
“This groundbreaking marks the start of a transformative project that will ultimately provide up to 1,100 affordable homes on this eight-acre site,” said Stéphane Giguère, CEO of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation. “The development will have an estimated $375 million economic impact and create 1,800 new jobs, demonstrating our commitment to building vibrant and sustainable communities.”
For more information about the Gladstone Village project and Ottawa Community Housing, please visit www.och-lco.ca.