Client
Regional Group | eQ Homes | Barry Hobin & Associates
Project Description
Working with Regional Group, eQ Homes and Barry Hobin & Associates, Novatech has been involved in the redevelopment of the former Oblate Lands located at 175 Main Street. Novatech’s role included land use planning, plan of subdivision approval, transportation and civil engineering, as well as landscape architecture. The development included medium-density ground-oriented residential, six residential towers, a retirement residence, a community building, along with preservation of the original Oblates building, converted to a school and affordable housing, as well as significant open space and parkland amenities.
<>The entire site was considered a brownfield contaminated site requiring an extensive program of soil testing, removal and replacement prior to any development occurring.
The project includes narrow non-standard public roads (approved through a deviation process), extensive active transportation links, and a dedicated corridor along the Ottawa river (which won a City of Ottawa Urban Design Award for Public Places and City Spaces).
The outcome of the collaboration of the developers, the City, the community and the professionals has resulted in a very livable and highly sought after neighbourhood which we are very proud to have been involved in.