Central | ?m | 9 fl | U/C

O-Town Hockey · #1 Posted: **Jan 28, 2008, 5:46 PM**

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We are very excited to announce that at the end of March we will be launching our third Ottawa project, "Central". Located at Bank and Gladstone, this building will offer a new level of design, incorporating striking architecture, LEED environmental certification, and innovative, high-end finishes, all from $134,900.

Mondrian and Central will really go a long way for the much-overdue redevelopment/revitalization of Bank Street. There are also rumours of a 4th project that will be much larger than East Market (420 units); no location or other details to date.

harls · #2 Posted: **Jan 28, 2008, 5:50 PM**

ooooo... me like.

sgera · #3 Posted: **Jan 28, 2008, 7:50 PM**

any guesses on height/floors? I hope its 20+...would be a great addition to the skyline.

Deez · #4 Posted: **Jan 28, 2008, 7:59 PM**

Shortly after Mondrian broke ground, somebody (I believe it was either Danman or O-town) mentioned that plans were for a 9 storey building.

I'm not overly disappointed...a 20+ tower at that location would look awfully awkward.

Jamaican-Phoenix · #5 Posted: **Jan 28, 2008, 8:47 PM**

I think 9 to 12 storeys in that area is pretty good and fits with the neighbourhood. A bunch of low-rise condos in the areas such as the Opus which is three blocks away.

O-Town Hockey · #6 Posted: **Jan 28, 2008, 9:39 PM**

It would be great if the building included some setbacks so that the portion directly adjacent to Bank Street would be only 3-5 stories high. I find it looks a lot nicer when the streetwall has some consistency in terms of height.

Danman · #7 Posted: **Jan 28, 2008, 10:12 PM**

I read in the Certretown News that the building will be a U shape !?!?

Ottawade · #8 Posted: **Jan 28, 2008, 11:02 PM**

Interesting, there are some really nice U shaped historic buildings in center town. 134k is really low. Anyway I'm looking at this with very very keen interest.

kwoldtimer · #9 Posted: **Jan 29, 2008, 3:52 AM**

Fingers crossed - that part of Bank (and Gladstone) could really use a boost!

gatt · #10 Posted: **Jan 29, 2008, 11:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Fingers crossed - that part of Bank (and Gladstone) could really use a boost!

i agree with you.

c_speed3108 · #11 Posted: **Jan 30, 2008, 4:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ottawade

Interesting, there are some really nice U shaped historic buildings in center town. 134k is really low. Anyway I'm looking at this with very very keen interest.

Given that its urban capital, there is no limit on how low they will go on square footage. There is also probably one unit in the place at that price...probably first floor looking out at an alley way with a dumpster or something...

The price range with specs would be far more interesting.

None the less, it will be a nice improvement to that neighbourhood.

Jamaican-Phoenix · #12 Posted: **Jan 30, 2008, 5:13 PM**

Have they released any renderings yet?

harls · #13 Posted: **Jan 30, 2008, 5:46 PM**

I walked by Bank and Gladstone on Monday and the old Mondrian shack was still empty... but it looked like someone with a ladder was putting up a frame for a sign on the Bank street side.

O-Town Hockey · #14 Posted: **Jan 30, 2008, 6:50 PM**

I saw that too. Maybe a rendering sometime soon??

TMA-1 · #15 Posted: **Feb 3, 2008, 7:40 PM**

There is a rendering at http://www.centralcondominiums.com/, probably by CORE Architects. It is "U" shaped so other side(s) will be different. They want to be LEED certified so it will be interesting to see if they can keep all that glass.

O-Town Hockey · #16 Posted: **Feb 3, 2008, 8:53 PM**

Thanks TMA, I'll post the hosted image to make it easier. It looks like they are not tearing down the entire church and at least the facade is incorporated into the project; I like it.

Also, the Metropolitan Bible Church's new home is coming along well. Here are some pics from January. I bet Central will break ground much faster than Mondrian did.

Jamaican-Phoenix · #17 Posted: **Feb 4, 2008, 5:03 AM**

Kinda reminds me of East Market...

clynnog · #18 Posted: **Feb 4, 2008, 12:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-Town Hockey

Also, the Metropolitan Bible Church's new home is coming along well. Here are some pics from January. I bet Central will break ground much faster than Mondrian did.

This is the church that the Ottawa Airport Authority appealed to the OMB (and I believe City of Ottawa staff were opposed) due to the overhead noise impacts of planes from YOW. This church is going to have one unbelievably large parking lot (500 + cars I believe).....I realize that this is not a Sunday morning only church but you would think that they could park along adjacent streets in the business/industrial park which are basically quiet and empty evenings and weekends.

Mille Sabords · #19 Posted: **Feb 4, 2008, 4:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by TMA-1

There is a rendering at http://www.centralcondominiums.com/, probably by CORE Architects. It is "U" shaped so other side(s) will be different. They want to be LEED certified so it will be interesting to see if they can keep all that glass.

Thanks for the link TMA. Nice looking building. It'll certainly give that area a shot in the arm.

harls · #20 Posted: **Feb 5, 2008, 10:29 PM**

Another rendering: