Apr 27th, 2026

News Release: Ottawa Community Housing to advance 90 New Affordable Homes as Delivery Partner for Phase 1 of the Heatherington Road Subdivision 

Ottawa, ON – April 27, 2026 – Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) has been confirmed as the City of Ottawa’s delivery partner for Phase 1 of the Heatherington Road subdivision redevelopment, marking an important milestone that brings 90 new affordable homes on city-owned lands one step closer. 

With pre-development work now complete, including environmental, technical, and planning coordination, Phase 1 is now positioned to progress to the next stage of development, moving this closer to the start of construction. 

Phase 1 includes two planned residential buildings at 1750 and 1790 Heatherington Road, totalling 90 homes. It represents the first step in the long-term redevelopment plans of the site and will support neighbourhood revitalization in Albion–Heatherington while contributing to Ottawa’s housing supply goals.  

As the delivery partner, OCH will lead Phase 1 through the next stages of development, in continued collaboration with the City of Ottawa and local stakeholders. Additional details about future phases of the site will be shared as planning progresses. 

Quotes 

“Phase 1 at Heatherington is the beginning of a long-term vision for a vibrant, family-oriented community where residents can thrive. Ottawa Community Housing is proud to help move that vision forward through the delivery of these 90 new affordable homes.” 

Stéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer, Ottawa Community Housing 

 “Ottawa Community Housing is a critical partner in our efforts to build more affordable housing across the city. This project shows what’s possible when we work together with a clear focus on getting shovels in the ground and delivering homes for the people who need them. Today’s milestone showcases how we are putting City owned land to work, moving projects from planning into delivery, and bringing new affordable homes closer to reality for Ottawa residents.” 

Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa 

“Advancing Phase 1 at Heatherington is an important step for our community. This project will add much‑needed affordable homes in a family‑oriented neighbourhood and reflects the City’s broader efforts to accelerate housing delivery while responding to local needs as the area continues to grow.” 

Councillor Jessica Bradley 

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Quick Facts 

• Phase 1 includes two planned residential buildings at 1750 and 1790 Heatherington Road
• 90 affordable homes are planned as part of Phase 1
• Bedroom mix per building: 17 studio, 14 one‑bedroom, and 14 two‑bedroom homes
• The site has undergone extensive environmental, technical, and planning coordination
• The Heatherington site is part of a long‑term redevelopment vision led by the City of Ottawa
• Phase 1 supports long‑term neighbourhood revitalization in the Albion-Heatherington community
• Ottawa Community Housing is Ottawa’s municipal housing provider and the City’s primary community and affordable housing delivery partner
• OCH manages approximately 15,500 homes, housing more than 33,000 residents across Ottawa

About Ottawa Community Housing 

Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) 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. 

The Corporation operates at arm’s length from the City of Ottawa, our sole shareholder. OCH collaborates with nearly 100 community and private sector partners to serve and support OCH residents. The OCH portfolio includes a majority (90%) of social housing rentals (deep affordability) and affordable housing (below-average market rent). 

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Ottawa Community Housing also operates the ARRIV Properties banner. 

Media Contacts 

Chantal Genova
Manager, Media Relations and Public Information
Ottawa Community Housing
media@och.ca | 343‑997‑5700

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