Residents of Ottawa's Little Italy neighborhood are expressing concern over plans to demolish existing homes to make way for a 12-storey apartment building. The Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) has submitted a proposal for the development at the corner of Loretta Avenue South and Hickory Street.
Community Concerns
Local residents worry that the high-rise will alter the character of the neighborhood and lead to increased traffic and density. Many are calling for more community consultation before any decisions are made.
Development Details
The proposed building would include residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The CCOC aims to address the city's housing shortage, but critics argue that the scale is inappropriate for the area.
Ottawa city officials are reviewing the application and have scheduled a public meeting to gather input from residents. The outcome will set a precedent for future developments in the area.
