Background

Ottawa Community Housing’s Beausoleil Project is a new development adjacent to 200-201 Beausoleil Drive in Ottawa, which includes two existing high-rise buildings owned and operated by OCH.

Located along the eastern portion of the site, at the corner of Beausoleil Drive and Chapel Street, the development is a 20-storey residential apartment building, including a 6-storey podium. 

This project is currently in development (planning phase), subject to available financing, and requires approval from the City of Ottawa. 

Other Design Features in the Building Include the Following : 

• 159 homes (152 one-bedroom homes and seven two-bedroom homes)
• Of the 159 homes, 32 homes will be accessible
• One level of underground parking
• Wellness Centre
• Games Room
• Arts and Activity Room
• Exterior Terrace located on the 7^th Floor
• Ground-level amenity space
• Bicycle parking

Sustainability 

• Passive house design to minimize ongoing heating/cooling energy costs   
• Zero carbon footprint 
• Wastewater heat recovery 
• The design incorporates best practice design for seniors/accessible/visitable/barrier-free housing 

Status

In Design Phase

Expected Completion Date

To be determined

Important Milestones

• City Planning Community Consultation:  April 2023
• Site Plan Application:  April 2023
• Community Information Session:  June 2023

Background

Shearwater Court is a 74-townhouse community that was constructed in 1982. This community is in the south end of Ottawa near Uplands Drive.  

The block of nine townhomes located at 66 Finch Private (known as Shearwater Court) is at the end of its life cycle, and OCH plans to demolish them and redevelop a new six-story building with 45 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units.  

This redevelopment benefits the community by providing nine fully renewed homes while providing an increase in density of 36 additional homes.  

Other design features in the building include the following:  

• 45 units comprised of 1- 2 and 3-bedroom units

Sustainability Features: 

• Passive house design  
• Reduced carbon footprint 
• The design incorporates best practice design for seniors/accessible/visitable/barrier-free housing

Status

In Design Phase 

Expected Completion Date

To be Determined

Important Milestones:

• Site plan application: May 2023
• Community Information session:  July 2023