I will never be a fan of this project. They took Ottawa's best & favorite watering hole away.

Yea it is their worst showing by far. You have the best looking project in Ottawa being done by them at the 400 Albert Releve site, and then you have this.

And for geotech test holes.

Agreed. That drill is not for installing piles.

But the Renaissance will still stand out as the tallest in the Downtown core due to the elevation difference from Dream. It is also nice to see that a 36 floor tower could become the 7th tallest in this City. Things are looking up for Ottawa finally.

I agree. I miss having the beer store next to the addictions clinic. It was a one stop shopping plaza that's for sure!

The balconies actually look nicer with the red temporary slab edge protection. This project is a major disappointment. It had so much potential at that location...

Yes, I know your red arrows are pointing at a drip edge. Again, the drainage gap is between the balcony slab edge and cladding.

Stop trying to convince yourself, just know that it started two weeks ago.

I am not sure exactly what you mean, but balconies don't have drainage piping. The residential balconies here as most buildings do, have a slight slope and the water drains between the balcony slab edge between the face cladding. The step backs above the amenity space where the pool is, have...

Roof top is indeed only for the renters. The only shared space is the 17th level that has the pool, gym, & general amenity spaces.

That would be awesome but just imagine the residents having a BBQ, sunbathing, and then a group of ten people come in with cameras lol. What could have been done is dedicate a day each month for public access, but that won't happen for this building.

It is still being finalized. I will share that once it is completed.

Just thought I'd share a snapshot of the model showing the 36th level amenity space. It's going to have an amazing view for the foreseeable future

Mobilization is starting next week. We may see action starting by midweek.

Yes most likely. Taggart wouldn't be hiring Cavanaugh to do the excavation!

The balcony glass will hopefully add some excitement for you. I'll take those grey panels over any charcoal/white brick punch window travesties any day. However, I would much rather window wall/curtain wall over this.

I agree that it's a disappointment on the height reduction. A 40 would have been great and that location should actually have had a higher floor count than that. I much preferred the original proposal.

It's practically any day now. Just a few minor items left between Rimap and the City for the Foundation Permit to be issued.

For Ottawa, this is exciting. Let’s for once have a positive outlook.