Bruyère St Development
A developer has submitted a proposal to the City of Ottawa to build a high-rise condominium complex at 316-330 Bruyère St (between Rose St and Forsey St). The Lowertown Community Association has taken a position against this proposal.
Principles of the Lowertown Community Association
- We are open to new residential developments in our community.
- We urge developers to propose developments that meet existing bylaws (e.g. regarding building height) and are very concerned with the precedent that could be set by changing these bylaws.
- Proposed developments should seek to fit in the existing community both in terms of size and architecture.
- We are concerned with developments that involve the demolition of buildings with heritage value to the community.
- We encourage developers to make a certain proportion of their development affordable housing and stress the importance of ensuring that residents are not forced out of our community.
- We are open to working with developers to seek solutions and incentivize best practices that are amenable to the community - including promoting developments that are in line with the character of the neighbourhood and that meet the highest standards for energy efficiency and sustainable building practices.
- We support the residents' initiative (led by William Murray) to organize and express their views on the proposed development on 316-330 Bruyere street.
Letter to Councillor Fleury
As part of its response to the proposal, the LCA sent this letter to Councillor Mathieu Fleury.
Bruyère Street Rezoning Task Force Submission
The Bruyère Street Rezoning Task Force made this submission regarding the proposal. More information is available on the Task Force's