3930-3960 Riverside Dr | ?m | up to 17f | Proposed

waterloowarrior · #1 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 12:05 AM**

planning application

Taggart is the owner, FoTenn is the consultant... it's former gravel pit.

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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
As the concept plan prepared by Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects illustrates, two office towers (Buildings A & B) and two senior’s homes (Building C & D) are proposed on the subject property. Both office towers are eight floors in height and have a gross floor area (GFA) of 185,708 m2, creating a combined GFA of 371,416 m2.

The L-shaped residential towers are also eight storeys in height with towers C and D accommodating 197 and 207 units respectively. The senior’s homes are intended to provide a range of unit sizes, including studio, one bedroom, one bedroom plus den, and two bedroom units.

In regards to site design, the office towers are situated in the northeastern quadrant of the site and are oriented towards Riverside Drive. They are setback approximately 30 metres from the road and are separated from each other by a courtyard. The senior’s homes are located in the western half of the property, backing onto the Rideau River. Access to the various parts of the site is provided via a c-shaped road which connects to Riverside Drive in the northeastern corner of the property and runs past the entrances of all four buildings before terminating at a surface parking
area located in the northwest corner of the site.

towers in the park

this was the old proposal

Deez · #2 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 2:33 AM**

towers in the park...at the intersection of two suburban arterials...by the airport.

BLEGH.

citizen j · #3 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 4:36 AM**

Yeah, but it could be so much worse. Like Walmart, Payless Shoes, Petsmart, Scotiabank, Dollarama, and Tim Hortons set in a sea of pavement at the intersection of two suburban arterials.

Sorry, hope I didn't make you throw up a little in your mouth.

What I'm curious to know is who is going to want to live at the end of the runway? I guess they're counting on significant hearing loss having already set in among those choosing to retire in those two towers.

highdensitysprawl · #4 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 1:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by waterloowarrior

planning application

Taggart is the owner, FoTenn is the consultant... it's former gravel pit.

towers in the park

Le Courbosier (sp?) would be proud.....based on the owner, do you expect anything revolutionary and cutting edge?

This land has had proposals floated around since about 1997 or so....back then they wanted to turn it into a business park I think.

Waterloo Warrior....you are doing a great job finding gems in the City Development Applications listings.

highdensitysprawl · #5 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 1:06 PM**

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Yeah, but it could be so much worse. Like Walmart, Payless Shoes, Petsmart, Scotiabank, Dollarama, and Tim Hortons set in a sea of pavement at the intersection of two suburban arterials.

I don't know which Ottawa you live in, but I don't see any of those types of developments in the suburbs of Ottawa.....

lrt's friend · #6 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 1:52 PM**

I wish they were realistic with their drawings. There should be massive traffic jams on all roads leading to the bridge.

I am sure this will be a great place for seniors. No shopping nearby and lousy transit service (a good walk uphill to get it), besides looking out your back window at a massive ugly bridge and all the airplanes taking off over your building. A prime location for spending your golden years.

harls · #7 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 2:06 PM**

Blech. I hope I don't end up in one of these places when I'm an old fart.

Ryersonian · #8 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 2:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by highdensitysprawl

Le Courbosier (sp?) would be proud.....based on the owner, do you expect anything revolutionary and cutting edge?

This land has had proposals floated around since about 1997 or so....back then they wanted to turn it into a business park I think.

Waterloo Warrior....you are doing a great job finding gems in the City Development Applications listings.

Very true...Waterloo Warrior you are the greatest source of information I have encountered since moving back to Ottawa! Thanks!

citizen j · #9 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 7:37 PM**

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I don't know which Ottawa you live in, but I don't see any of those types of developments in the suburbs of Ottawa.....

You're being ironic, right?
Pick a suburb.

highdensitysprawl · #10 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 8:55 PM**

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You're being ironic, right?
Pick a suburb.

Sorry if I didn't spell out my sense of irony...it comes from my background 5 time zones east of here where irony is the basis of most humour.

citizen j · #11 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 9:28 PM**

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Sorry if I didn't spell out my sense of irony...it comes from my background 5 time zones east of here where irony is the basis of most humour.

I thought so, but figured I ought to check.

waterloowarrior · #12 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 11:15 PM**

Thanks guys... it's always fun to discover new projects and see what people have to say.

Not sure if I'd call this proposal a 'gem' though

as for shopping, this is from the power centre thread, although the link no longer works (approved??)

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300 Hunt Club (At Riverside) - future home of T&T

Dev. Application page

Deez · #13 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 11:40 PM**

It's funny/sad that the supermarket could (and likely will) be described as being "across the street" from the retirement homes. Incidentally, it's about a 750m walk (based on some Google maps measurements). The seniors had better pack a bagged lunch when they go to the store.

waterloowarrior · #14 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 11:56 PM**

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The seniors had better pack a bagged lunch when they go to the store.

or they could pick up some lunch at T&T...yum!

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/showthread.php?t=6537&page=7

I guess the nearby golfing would also be an advantage for seniors.

harls · #15 Posted **Dec 12, 2008, 1:54 PM**

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Sorry if I didn't spell out my sense of irony...it comes from my background 5 time zones east of here where irony is the basis of most humour.

Wait a minute.. you don't work for Bob FM, do you?

citizen j · #16 Posted **Dec 12, 2008, 4:49 PM**

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or they could pick up some lunch at T&T...yum!

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/showthread.php?t=6537&page=7

I guess the nearby golfing would also be an advantage for seniors.

Ah, hen hao chi! Wo e le! (translation: mmm, lunchtime)

highdensitysprawl · #17 Posted **Dec 12, 2008, 5:54 PM**

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Wait a minute.. you don't work for Bob FM, do you?

Heaven forbid...I just happen to share a birthplace with that fellow who you think is a limey in disguise.

harls · #18 Posted **Dec 12, 2008, 9:02 PM**

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Heaven forbid...I just happen to share a birthplace with that fellow who you think is a limey in disguise.

highdensitysprawl · #19 Posted **Dec 12, 2008, 9:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by waterloowarrior

Thanks guys... it's always fun to discover new projects and see what people have to say.

Not sure if I'd call this proposal a 'gem' though

as for shopping, this is from the power centre thread, although the link no longer works (approved??)

Is the link from the City no longer working..if so, I think it is because this gem is under construction. Talk about a shopping complex that basically nobody will walk to.

Is T & T supermarket a nationalized chain from a small cricket playing island north of Venezuela?

eemy · #20 Posted **Dec 15, 2008, 1:43 PM**

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Is T & T supermarket a nationalized chain from a small cricket playing island north of Venezuela?

It's the Asian version of Loblaws.