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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.
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.
