1010 Somerset Community Hub Concept Plan

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Background

The Federal Government expressed the intention to dispose of the 1010 Somerset property in 2015.


City of Ottawa staff from Recreation, Cultural, and Facility Services (RCFS) and Corporate Real Estate Office (CREO), determined that the purchase of this property by the City of Ottawa would facilitate achieving clear, identifiable civic needs given:

  • The strategic priorities of Council
  • The Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan goals for parkland and recreation amenities
  • The West Downtown Core Secondary Plan, Chapter 3, “Corso Italia Station District” policies

The negotiation process between City staff, Public Services Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) resulted in purchase and sale agreements that require the development of:

  • Affordable housing (150 units) and Market-rate housing (150 units)
  • A Collaborative Benefits Agreement (CBA) with the Algonquins of Ontario (AOO)
  • Elements to support sustainability and greening strategy targets.

City Council approved funding for the purchase of the 1010 Somerset property in March 2021, and directed staff to develop a Master Concept Plan for the creation of a community hub on the site as well as the existing Plouffe Park and Plant Recreation Centre.


Project Update - February 2025

City Council has approved the 1010 Somerset concept plan on December 11, 2024 and directed staff to proceed with the next stages of planning for the site.

To advance this project, staff will conduct detailed planning work in 2025 and 2026, to 1) create the school site 2) create a framework to examine District Energy options, 3) prepare and apply for a Zoning by-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment 4) identify the affordable housing opportunity, and 5) complete initial site works.

Planning work for City-owned elements, including the Plant Recreation Centre expansion, park development, and a new recreation and cultural facility will require engaging architects and engineers in 2025. This is the first stage in creating a design for the new City recreation and cultural facility. This work will focus on the planned uses and will include a needs assessment, and public engagement to determine the facility’s functional design.

Staff anticipate returning to Council with a comprehensive work plan to deliver the community hub envisioned for 930 and 1010 Somerset Street no later than Q1 2027. This will include a detailed funding strategy.


Background

The Federal Government expressed the intention to dispose of the 1010 Somerset property in 2015.


City of Ottawa staff from Recreation, Cultural, and Facility Services (RCFS) and Corporate Real Estate Office (CREO), determined that the purchase of this property by the City of Ottawa would facilitate achieving clear, identifiable civic needs given:

  • The strategic priorities of Council
  • The Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan goals for parkland and recreation amenities
  • The West Downtown Core Secondary Plan, Chapter 3, “Corso Italia Station District” policies

The negotiation process between City staff, Public Services Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) resulted in purchase and sale agreements that require the development of:

  • Affordable housing (150 units) and Market-rate housing (150 units)
  • A Collaborative Benefits Agreement (CBA) with the Algonquins of Ontario (AOO)
  • Elements to support sustainability and greening strategy targets.

City Council approved funding for the purchase of the 1010 Somerset property in March 2021, and directed staff to develop a Master Concept Plan for the creation of a community hub on the site as well as the existing Plouffe Park and Plant Recreation Centre.


Project Update - February 2025

City Council has approved the 1010 Somerset concept plan on December 11, 2024 and directed staff to proceed with the next stages of planning for the site.

To advance this project, staff will conduct detailed planning work in 2025 and 2026, to 1) create the school site 2) create a framework to examine District Energy options, 3) prepare and apply for a Zoning by-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment 4) identify the affordable housing opportunity, and 5) complete initial site works.

Planning work for City-owned elements, including the Plant Recreation Centre expansion, park development, and a new recreation and cultural facility will require engaging architects and engineers in 2025. This is the first stage in creating a design for the new City recreation and cultural facility. This work will focus on the planned uses and will include a needs assessment, and public engagement to determine the facility’s functional design.

Staff anticipate returning to Council with a comprehensive work plan to deliver the community hub envisioned for 930 and 1010 Somerset Street no later than Q1 2027. This will include a detailed funding strategy.


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