Aug 18th, 2026

Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing to Break Ground on 159 New Affordable Homes in Lowertown 

For Immediate Release

OTTAWA, ON – August 18, 2026 – Ottawa Community Housing will mark the start of construction on a new affordable housing development at 200 Beausoleil Drive with a ceremonial groundbreaking alongside government, community and development partners. 

The 20-storey development will deliver 159 new affordable homes, including 32 accessible homes, helping increase Ottawa’s supply of affordable housing while contributing to a sustainable and inclusive community in downtown Ottawa. 

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Event Details

• What: Ceremonial groundbreaking celebrating the start of construction of Ottawa Community Housing’s new affordable housing development at 200 Beausoleil Drive  
• When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 
• Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
• Where: 200 Beausoleil Drive, Ottawa, ON  (Outdoor event – weather‑appropriate footwear recommended) 

In Attendance

• Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier 
• Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, City of Ottawa 
• Councillor Stéphanie Plante, Rideau-Vanier Ward
• Stéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer, Ottawa Community Housing 
• Representatives from the City of Ottawa, Government of Canada and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Laurin Construction and Diamond Schmitt Architects

Media Opportunities 

• Media availability with Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament, Mayor Sutcliffe, Councillor Plante, and Mr. Giguère following remarks 
• Visuals of speakers on site, photo op of ceremonial groundbreaking
• Renderings of the proposed affordable housing development 

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Media Contact 

Michaela Ianni 
Media Relations Specialist 
Ottawa Community Housing 
Michaela.Ianni@och.ca 

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Background

• The development will provide 159 affordable homes, including 32 accessible homes. 

• The 20-storey building will replace a former parking structure and is designed using Passive House best-practice principles to support energy efficiency, sustainability and long-term affordability.  

• Construction is being delivered by Laurin Construction, with Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects. 

• The development is expected to be completed in 2028.