Brigil says its proposal to build more than 1,000 residential units on Catherine Street has received “positive” feedback from residents – but a downtown business advocate worries the project’s retail component could struggle on a street where parking is at a premium.
The future of a prominent stretch of road in front of Parliament Hill is being debated. Wellington Street remains closed since the convoy and some, including one city councillor, would like it to stay that way, while others argue it’s another blow to local businesses.
A downtown city councillor and Ottawa mayoral candidate, and the mayor of Gatineau, Que., have added their support to the idea of expanding the parliamentary precinct following the convoy protests.
The Ontario government is sending $10 million to Invest Ottawa for grants to cover money lost because of the occupation of downtown streets. Another $1.5 million is going to Ottawa Tourism to market the city in spring and summer.