145 Loretta — development project
This residential project (site plan control) at 145 Loretta, in the Hintonburg-Mechanicsville neighbourhood (Ward 15 district), has been the subject of 4 applications before City of Ottawa's development-application process between 2021-04-26 and 2026-05-22. It proposes 1,052 housing units over 40 storeys. Status: under review — latest status: Circulation Package Prepared. Application types: Site Plan Control, Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment.
Filing history (4)
2026-05-22 — Site Plan Control
· Circulation Package Prepared (D07-12-26-0055)
Redevelopment of the site for mixed uses within three towers , ranging in height from 34 storeys to 40 storeys, consisting of residential, commercial and office uses, along with preservation of the Standard Bread Building and 526 underground parking spaces. This revision is related to Phase 1 (Tower A), 402 residential units are now being proposed.
2025-08-13 — Zoning By-law Amendment
· Zoning By-law in Effect (D02-02-25-0057)
The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment presently proposed would serve to increase these towers to buildings heights of 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively. The additional storeys would take the form of "typical tower floors" and be consistent with the design and height of the floors in the mid-tower rather than the upper floors. While final unit yields will be verified through the Site Plan Control applications, an estimated 1,052 residential dwellings units are proposed for the three (3) residential buildings, a net increase of 122 dwelling units from the present approval. Phase 1 of the development will comprise of Tower A with a total of 402 dwelling units including a range of bachelor, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. A total of 526 underground parking spaces are proposed to serve the full buildout through the establishment of a three (3) storey underground parking garage. Access to the parking garage is proposed from Loretta Avenue. 436 spaces are reserved for tenants,
2025-08-13 — Official Plan Amendment
· No Appeal - Official Plan Amendment Adopted (D01-01-25-0019)
The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment presently proposed would serve to increase these towers to buildings heights of 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively. The additional storeys would take the form of "typical tower floors" and be consistent with the design and height of the floors in the mid-tower rather than the upper floors. While final unit yields will be verified through the Site Plan Control applications, an estimated 1,052 residential dwellings units are proposed for the three (3) residential buildings, a net increase of 122 dwelling units from the present approval. Phase 1 of the development will comprise of Tower A with a total of 402 dwelling units including a range of bachelor, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. A total of 526 underground parking spaces are proposed to serve the full buildout through the establishment of a three (3) storey underground parking garage. Access to the parking garage is proposed from Loretta Avenue. 436 spaces are reserved for tenants,
2021-04-26 — Site Plan Control
· Agreement Signed (D07-12-21-0053)
Site redevelopment, preserving Standard Bread Building and including: Retail, Office, Residential (3 towers at 35, 33, and 30 storeys); Underground parking (570 spaces). The proposal is to accommodate a new mixed-use development program on the site. The proposed development consists of elements containing approximately 846residential units, approximately 1,600 square metres of retail space and 16,450 square metres of office space.
Other projects in Hintonburg-Mechanicsville
The City of Ottawa has received an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 38-storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes approximately 465 dwelling units and four levels of underground parking, containing approximately 322 parking spaces. A Privately-Owned-Public Space is also proposed.
The City of Ottawa has received Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to construct a 40-storey high-rise and a six-storey mid-rise building with a combined 429 dwelling units, four units of ground-floor commercial, 207 vehicular parking spaces, and 472 bicycle parking spaces.
The existing detached dwelling on the property is proposed to be demolished. Two residential units are contained within the detached dwelling. A metal sided detached garage at the rear of the property is proposed to be demolished as well.
The proposed development includes a 28-storey mixed-use condominium tower with a total height of 86 metres. The development proposes 271 residential units, including seven ground-oriented attached dwellings, and 567 square metres of ground-oriented commercial space. Commercial entrances are proposed to front onto Somerset Street West, while the main residential entrance is proposed along Breezehill Avenue North. Five levels of underground parking, containing 244 parking spaces, are proposed to be accessed from the laneway along the western edge of the property.
A Site Plan Control application to construct a 12-storey mixed-use building, with 252 residential units and approximately 790 square metres of retail space at-grade. A total of 141 underground parking spaces will be provided.
Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan Control
Proposed development is a 6-16 mixed use building to include approximately 12,360 square feet of ground floor commercial GFA and approximately 128,800 square feet of residential GFA for approximately 212 units. Residential garage access would be from the rear land that extends from Parkdale to Hamilton. The garage would include parking for 139 vehicles and 212 bicycles across three levels.
9 storey Apartment Building with rooftop terrace with 1 level of below grade visitor parking, bicycle storage & garbage