SHEARWATER COURT
1 Finch Private, Ottawa
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 1 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
Summer 2026
Important Milestones:
- Site plan application: May 2023
- Community Information Session: July 2023
- Tenant Information Session: September 2024