Mar 10th, 2026

Ottawa Community Housing Awards Construction Contract for Supportive Homes in Ottawa 

Ottawa, ON – March 10, 2026 – Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCH) has awarded the construction contract for the Somerset Street East redevelopment to Beaudoin Construction, advancing purpose-built supportive housing in Sandy Hill. 

The new four-storey building will provide 23 studio homes for residents who require additional supports. With on-site services and shared spaces integrated from the outset, it is designed to support recovery, build independence, and strengthen community connections. This addition will expand supportive housing options in Ottawa and contribute to the city’s broader housing system.  

Replacing the original 1902 structure, the building will feature a mix of accessible and standard studio apartments, dedicated office space for service providers, barrier-free access, multipurpose spaces for programming and workshops, and communal amenities to support daily living and community engagement.  

Designed to Passive House standards, it will incorporate energy-efficient systems, rooftop solar panels, advanced ventilation, and a durable envelope to support long-term sustainability and strong operational performance.  

Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026. 

The initiative is made possible through partnerships with the City of Ottawa, the Government of Ontario, and the Government of Canada through Housing Accelerator funding to help address urgent supportive housing needs and strengthen Ottawa’s housing continuum.

Quotes 

“This redevelopment marks an important milestone in expanding diverse affordable housing options in Ottawa. By combining the expertise of partners providing on-site supports with investments from all orders of government, this initiative demonstrates what can be achieved through collaboration to meet the city’s evolving housing needs.”  

 – Stéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer, OCH 

“Beaudoin Construction is proud to bring this project to life, delivering a thoughtfully designed, four-storey building tailored for supportive housing. Our team is committed to quality, sustainability, and creating a durable space that will serve residents and the community for years to come.” 

–  Denis Stocker, VP Business Development, Beaudoin Construction  

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Media Contact: 

Esther Njuguna   
Media Relations Specialist   
Ottawa Community Housing   
media@och.ca   
343-961-4035    

Quick Facts – Somerset Street East Redevelopment 

• Location: 214 Somerset Street East, Sandy Hill, Ottawa 
• Homes: 23 studio apartments, including five fully accessible units 
• Construction partner: Beaudoin Construction 
• Architect: CSV Architects 
• Funding: Supported by the City of Ottawa, Government of Ontario, and Government of Canada through Housing Accelerator funding 
• Sustainability: Passive House standards, high-performance systems, rooftop solar, advanced ventilation, durable energy-efficient envelope 
• Construction start: 2026 

About Ottawa Community Housing 

Ottawa Community Housing 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 ninth consecutive year as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. 

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About Beaudoin Construction   

For over 35 years, Beaudoin has shaped the construction landscape in Quebec and Ontario, taking on bold projects with precision and passion. More than just a construction company, we are builders of trust, pushing boundaries and setting new standards in execution, collaboration, and innovation.