Dec 11th, 2025
Ottawa Community Housing Unveils $310,000 Revitalization at 380 Murray
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Ottawa, ON — (December 11, 2025) Ottawa Community Housing is celebrating the completion of the revitalization at 380 Murray Street, delivering brighter, more modern, and welcoming shared spaces for the building’s 360 tenants. The $310,000 investment is part of OCH’s Welcome Home program, an initiative that enhances the functionality of common areas while strengthening comfort and belonging for tenants.
Built in 1973, the 11-storey building has been refreshed to improve daily life for tenants of all ages. Through the Welcome Home Program, launched in 2017, tenants were consulted and played an active role in shaping the improvements that matter most to their community.
Key upgrades include:
- New ceramic wall tiles in the main lobby, elevator areas, and lobby walls on every floor.
- New durable vinyl tile flooring in corridors and the laundry room.
- Fresh paint throughout corridors, stairwells, the tenant lounge, and laundry room
- Upgraded lighting and signage, including accessibility-compliant features
- New folding counters in the laundry room for improved functionality
- Corner guards to reduce wear and tear
- Upgraded mailboxes for improved organization and access
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“The Welcome Home Program is about creating spaces that feel welcoming the moment you walk in the door,” said Stéphane Giguère, OCH’s Chief Executive Officer. “By bringing together teams from across OCH and working closely with tenants, we’ve created shared areas that are functional, inviting, and truly reflect the community’s needs and spirit.”
“The spaces feel brighter and more welcoming. It’s nice to come home and see these improvements,” said Linda, a resident at 380 Murray. “This investment means a lot to us. It shows that people care about our community and want our building to feel like a good place to live.”
With Canada’s community housing portfolio averaging over 50 years in age, the Welcome Home program allows OCH to invest in both the daily lives of tenants and the preservation of affordable housing through targeted capital improvements, supporting the long-term sustainability of the portfolio.
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Media Contact:
Esther Njuguna
Media Relations Specialist
Ottawa Community Housing
media@och.ca
343-961-4035
Quick Highlights
- Project Completion: December 2025
- Location: 380 Murray Street, Ottawa
- Investment: $310,000 through OCH’s Welcome Home program
- Tenants Impacted: 360 residents, including 21% children and youth
- Building Info: 230 apartments, 11-storey, built in 1973
- Scope of Work:
- Modernized common areas (lobby, corridors, stairwells, tenant lounge, laundry room)
- New flooring, ceramic tiles, fresh paint
- Upgraded lighting and accessibility-compliant signage
- Installation of folding counters, corner guards, and new mailboxes
- Community Engagement: Residents consulted on flooring, paint colours, lighting, and other upgrades
- Purpose & Impact:
- Enhances daily life, functionality, and sense of pride among tenants
- Creates welcoming spaces for residents, families, and guests
- Supports long-term sustainability of affordable housing
- Program Context: Part of OCH’s Welcome Home initiative, launched in 2017, exemplifying the OneTeam approach with Asset Management, Community Development, and Tenant Experience teams collaborating with tenants
About Ottawa Community Housing
Ottawa Community Housing offers approximately 15,500 homes to about 33,000 tenants, including seniors, families, individuals, and people with disabilities. These homes are located in various communities throughout Ottawa and house a diverse population with different languages, cultures, and ethnicities. OCH is Ottawa’s primary community housing provider, managing two-thirds of the city’s housing portfolio and ranking as the second largest in Ontario. In 2025, OCH earned recognition for the eighth consecutive year as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers.
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