Summary from Rocketphish on SSP Ottawa
Forum Asset Management is proposing to develop four (4) high-rise buildings and one (1) mid-rise building ranging from 9-storeys to 40-storeys in building height, at 530 Brisebois Crescent, part of the Forum Lands at 265 Centrum Boulevard. Ground oriented townhouse dwellings are proposed along Brisebois Crescent to create an animated and pedestrian oriented neighbourhood edge. The proposed development will include approximately one thousand five hundred (1,500} residential dwellings, a new community centre, and ground floor commercial and retail spaces. A separate Site Plan Control application will be filed for the Subject Site when the details of the proposed residential and mixed-use development are finalized.
The proposal will include the following: Residential Housing - Approximately 1,500 new homes are proposed across 3 buildings (inclusive of four towers and a mid-rise form), offering a range of unit types including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, as well as townhomes along Brisebois Crescent to create an animated and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood edge.
Community Centre - A new proposed multi-purpose community centre will anchor the north edge of the site adjacent to the park, providing flexible indoor space for recreation, programming, and local events that serve both new residents and the broader Orléans community. The location and placement of the potential community centre was carefully chosen in consultation with the City of Ottawa’s Recreation and Park Department via an active working group.
Retail Space - The development will deliver active ground-floor retail and café uses along Centrum Boulevard, contributing to a lively and walkable main street character that supports local businesses and everyday convenience.
Mid-Block Connection - At the centre of the site, a mid-block connection will form a green community courtyard that connects Centrum Boulevard to Brisebois Crescent. The new mid-block pedestrian link will enhance permeability, improve walkability and create direct connections to the future LRT. Streetscapes will be animated with planting, seating, and transparent lobbies.
Landscape and Sustainability - The project integrates native plantings, green terraces, and stormwater management features. Tree-lined edges and podium-level gardens will contribute to the site’s ecological performance and microclimate comfort. Phased Implementation - The proposal will be realized through three coordinated phases, beginning with Buildings 1 (Tower D and Mid-Rise building E) inclusive of a proposed community centre, followed by Building 2 (Tower A) , and concluding with Buildings 3 (Tower B and C). Interim surface parking may be provided as interim condition between different phases of development.
Developer: Forum Asset Management
Architect: SvN Architects
Location: 530 Brisebois Cres.
Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...5-0101/details
Site Plan:
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Forum Asset Management is proposing to develop four (4) high-rise buildings and one (1) mid-rise building ranging from 9-storeys to 40-storeys in building height, at 530 Brisebois Crescent, part of the Forum Lands at 265 Centrum Boulevard. Ground oriented townhouse dwellings are proposed along Brisebois Crescent to create an animated and pedestrian oriented neighbourhood edge. The proposed development will include approximately one thousand five hundred (1,500} residential dwellings, a new community centre, and ground floor commercial and retail spaces. A separate Site Plan Control application will be filed for the Subject Site when the details of the proposed residential and mixed-use development are finalized.
The proposal will include the following: Residential Housing - Approximately 1,500 new homes are proposed across 3 buildings (inclusive of four towers and a mid-rise form), offering a range of unit types including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, as well as townhomes along Brisebois Crescent to create an animated and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood edge.
Community Centre - A new proposed multi-purpose community centre will anchor the north edge of the site adjacent to the park, providing flexible indoor space for recreation, programming, and local events that serve both new residents and the broader Orléans community. The location and placement of the potential community centre was carefully chosen in consultation with the City of Ottawa’s Recreation and Park Department via an active working group.
Retail Space - The development will deliver active ground-floor retail and café uses along Centrum Boulevard, contributing to a lively and walkable main street character that supports local businesses and everyday convenience.
Mid-Block Connection - At the centre of the site, a mid-block connection will form a green community courtyard that connects Centrum Boulevard to Brisebois Crescent. The new mid-block pedestrian link will enhance permeability, improve walkability and create direct connections to the future LRT. Streetscapes will be animated with planting, seating, and transparent lobbies.
Landscape and Sustainability - The project integrates native plantings, green terraces, and stormwater management features. Tree-lined edges and podium-level gardens will contribute to the site’s ecological performance and microclimate comfort. Phased Implementation - The proposal will be realized through three coordinated phases, beginning with Buildings 1 (Tower D and Mid-Rise building E) inclusive of a proposed community centre, followed by Building 2 (Tower A) , and concluding with Buildings 3 (Tower B and C). Interim surface parking may be provided as interim condition between different phases of development.
Developer: Forum Asset Management
Architect: SvN Architects
Location: 530 Brisebois Cres.
Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...5-0101/details
Site Plan:
Renders:
Massing Context:
