A new three-tower, purpose-built rental development recently broke ground in the Vanier neighbourhood of Ottawa. When complete, the mixed-use project by Main + Main and Equiton will bring over 1,000 residential suites and 20,000 square feet of retail space to the revitalizing river-side area.

According to Equiton, special attention has been paid to creating a community atmosphere that promotes street-level connections, including the planned development of an 18,000-square-foot public park, an urban courtyard, city parkette and custom art installation with ground-level commercial opportunities throughout.

“Great things are happening in Vanier,” said Jason Roque, CEO of Equiton, adding that the project was designed mindfully with multi-functional living and workspaces; it also checks all the boxes when it comes to an active, urban lifestyle with plenty of parking, public transit access and a location that can’t be beat just 10 minutes from downtown and the ByWard Market, and close to the Queensway and University of Ottawa.

“It’s not just three buildings; it’s a lifestyle that’s being built here, and a community,” said Daniel Byrne, vice-president of Main + Main.

Now in Phase 1 since October 7, the project  is aligned with the revitalization of Montreal Road, set to re-open later this month. The rental development is expected to welcome its first tenants in mid-2025.