Ottawa Construction News staff write
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) has awarded the design contract for the second phase of Gladstone Village, a major residential development set to transform a significant portion of the city’s downtown core, to Hobin Architecture.
The Ottawa-based firm will design the next stage of the eight-acre community, which is situated adjacent to the Corso Italia LRT Station. Phase 2 is slated to include up to 975 new affordable homes across three buildings on a 2.41-acre section of the site.
The project is part of a broader master plan for Gladstone Village, bounded by Somerset Street, the O-Train Trillium Line, Preston Street and Oak Street. Once complete, the entire development is expected to deliver more than 1,300 affordable homes, aligning with the City of Ottawa’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan.
“Hobin Architecture brings a combination of experience and creativity needed to deliver buildings that are functional, sustainable, and welcoming,” Cliff Youdale, OCH’s chief development officer, said in a statement.. “Their thoughtful design approach will help create homes and shared spaces that foster community connection and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive neighbourhood.”
Hobin Architecture previously worked with OCH on the first phase of the nearby Mosaïq Ottawa development, which received an Award of Excellence at the 2023 City of Ottawa Urban Design Awards.
Barry Hobin, the firm’s principal, described the new contract as an opportunity to shape a high-impact development in the city.
“We are excited to bring thoughtful, innovative design to a vibrant, inclusive community that will transform downtown living and create a lasting positive impact for residents and the city,” Hobin said.
The Gladstone Village development is designed to be a transit-oriented community, leveraging its proximity to the O-Train line to support sustainable urban living. OCH, the city’s largest community housing provider, currently manages a portfolio of approximately 15,500 homes serving 33,000 tenants.
