Mosaïq Ottawa phase 2 at 820 Gladstone will cover the northern 2.7 acres of a block bounded by Gladstone, Rochester, Booth and Raymond. It will include mid-rise residential development along Gladstone and Rochester with low-rise townhomes along Booth.
The development will include 273 new homes across five buildings:
- 820 Gladstone Avenue: A 9-storey building with 155 homes and approximately 4,000 ft² of commercial space at grade
- 305 Rochester Street: A 9-storey building with 86 homes, developed in partnership with PAL Ottawa
- Three townhouse blocks: 32 homes
The design combines mid-rise buildings and townhouses to provide a mix of housing types.
Design Features
- Supports affordable housing with studios, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes
- Generous indoor and outdoor amenity spaces
- Non-residential spaces for commercial rentals
- Surface and underground parking
- car-share parking spaces
- Bicycle parking
- Storage lockers
- Central park
- Fitness room
- Lounge and social rooms
- Study rooms
- Central outdoor park with a play area
Sustainability
- Passive house design to minimize ongoing heating/cooling energy costs
- Zero carbon footprint
- Wastewater heat recovery
- Solar photovoltaic array on the building rooftops
- The design incorporates best practice design for seniors/accessible/visitable/barrier-free housing
Status
Construction work is underway.
Expected Completion Date
2026
Rental Information
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Milestones
- Site Plan Application: December 2021
- Information Session: December 13, 2021
- Building Permit Approval: August 2023
- Groundbreaking Event, the introduction of the general contractor (HEIN) and Architect Firm (Hobin): October 2023
Investment
This multi-million-dollar development is made possible through combined municipal, provincial, and federal support:
- Municipal: City of Ottawa
- Provincial: Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI)
- Federal: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Oct 24, 2024 NEWS RELEASE: Ottawa Community Housing Awards Development Contract of 32 Townhomes to HEIN Construction
Oct 16th, 2023 NEWS RELEASE: Shovels are in the ground!
About ARRIV Properties
ARRIV Properties represents a new concept to fill the gap in Ottawa’s affordable rental market. ARRIV Properties is a new banner for OCH’s affordable housing rentals. It offers homes at average or below-average market prices, setting the standard for modern living and lifestyle at an affordable price. It is an exciting milestone because it signals another offering in the housing continuum by providing apartments and townhomes at affordable prices for low- to moderate-income households.
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Shearwater Court is a 74-townhouse community built in 1982. This community is in the south end of Ottawa near Uplands Drive.
The block of nine townhomes located at 60 Finch Private (known as Shearwater Court) is at the end of its life cycle, and OCH is redeveloping it into a six-story building with 45 one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes.
This redevelopment benefits the community by providing nine fully renewed homes and increasing density by 36 additional homes.
Design Features
- 11 Two-Bedroom homes
- 12 One-Bedroom homes
- 9 of the 45 homes will be barrier-free, designed for enhanced accessibility
- Exterior patio
- Exterior benches
- Lounge area
- Residential and visitor parking
- Bicycle parking
- Common laundry room
Sustainability
- Passive house design `
- Reduced carbon footprint
- The design incorporates best practice design for seniors/accessible/visitable/barrier-free housing
Status
Construction work is underway
Expected Completion Date
Spring 2027
Milestones
- Site plan application: May 2023
- Community Information Session: July 2023
- Tenant Information Session: September 2024
- Community Information Session: April 2025
- Start of Construction: May 2025
- Groundbreaking Announcement: August 2025
Investment
This multi-million-dollar development is made possible through combined municipal, provincial, and federal support:
- Municipal: City of Ottawa
- Federal: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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FAQ – About the Development Project:
- When will I know how this will impact me?
Keeping tenants informed continues to be one of OCH’s top priorities. Construction is expected to begin May 2025.
- How can I provide input as to what is developed?
tOCH held a community information session on July 11, 2023, where the community had an opportunity to provide feedback. This feedback has been incorporated during the design phase.th
- I live in the neighbourhood, but I’m not an OCH tenant. What does this mean to me? What can I expect?
Once construction begins, there will be some noise, heavy machinery, and potential water and electrical disruptions typically associated with construction. A broad community meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025 to more detail and answer questions on these items. Further, OCH, contractors, and/or the city will share information once construction commences and in advance for service disruptions. You can also visit this webpage for the latest updates.em
- When will construction begin?
Construction will begin in May 2025.
- How will the community be kept safe during development?
uiA full construction/community safety plan will be developed once the contractor is mobilized on the site. This includes fencing, construction vehicle control, scheduling more hazardous activities during times that impact the community less, and frequent on-site inspections by the OCH project management team to help identify/address concerns/issues quickly. All residents can call OCH at 613-731-1182 (option 1) at any time should there be a safety concern.e
- I have questions: who can I contact?
Send inquiries by email at info@och.ca:
Subject line: Shearwater Court Development
Subdivision
Gladstone Village is 8 acres of land bordered by Somerset Street to the north, east of the O-Train Trillium Line, west of Preston Street, and south of Oak Street (extension).
The Gladstone Village subdivision will include new streets, sidewalks, multi-use pathways, and infrastructure, as well as serviced and developed parcels that will be built out in phases over the coming decade. It is designed to accommodate up to 1,100 new residential homes.
The subdivision is anchored by the Corso Italia Light Rail Station, located at the southwest corner of the subdivision on the north side of Gladstone Avenue.
Phase I
Gladstone Village Phase 1 will be a progressive build of mixed-use (residential/retail/office), mixed-income (affordable and market rent), mixed-low-density (low, mid, and high-rise), and mixed-tenure (rental/ ownership).
Design Features
- One nine-storey building alongside an 18-storey building, sharing a four-storey podium
- 336 new homes, including:
- 56 studio apartments
- 182 one-bedroom homes
- 57 two-bedroom homes
- 35 three-bedroom homes
- 3 four-bedroom homes
- 2,000 square feet of commercial space
- Fitness Room
- Bicycle Parking
- Scooter Parking
- EV charging stations
- Indoor and Outdoor Lounge Area
- Surface Level and P1 Level Parking
- Event Space
- Indoor and outdoor amenity space
Sustainability
- Built to Passive House standards for energy efficiency
- District energy-ready design
- High-efficiency heating and cooling systems
- Wastewater heat recovery
- Solar photovoltaic arrays on building rooftops
Status
Construction work is underway
Expected Completion Date
2027
Rental Information
You can sign up here to receive email notifications once the apartments are ready to rent.
Milestones
- Site Plan Application: September 2021
- Information Session: October 2021
- Building Permit Approval: October 2023
- Groundbreaking Event, the introduction of the general contractor (Pomerleau) and Architect Firms (Diamond Schmitt & KWC Architects Inc.): September 2024
Investment
This multi-million-dollar development is made possible through combined municipal, provincial, and federal support:
Municipal: City of Ottawa
Provincial: Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI)
Federal: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Sept 24th, 2024 NEWS RELEASE: Groundbreaking ceremony for 336 new affordable housing units in downtown Ottawa!
About ARRIV
ARRIV Properties represents a new concept to fill the gap in Ottawa’s affordable rental market. ARRIV Properties is a new banner for OCH’s affordable housing rentals. It offers homes at average or below-average market prices, setting the standard for modern living and lifestyle at an affordable price. It is an exciting milestone because it signals another offering in the housing continuum by providing apartments and townhomes at affordable prices for low- to moderate-income households.
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