KITCHENER — The council has approved a Vacant Land Condominium application for a new mixed-use development at 20 Ottawa Street North on June 24, 2024, following its endorsement at a Planning meeting on June 17, 2024.
Led by 20 Ottawa GP Inc., the project will bring 468 residential units across three buildings to a key location near King Street East and Ottawa Street North.
The development aligns with Kitchener’s urban growth goals and has all the necessary approvals.
The site, covering 1.23 hectares (3.04 acres), will include a 29-storey tower with 301 units, a 6-storey building with 120 units, and a 4-storey building with 47 units.
It will operate as a Vacant Land Condominium (VLC), featuring private roadways and units connected by internal pathways and landscaped areas.
Located within Kitchener’s Major Transit Station Area (MTSA), the development is 500 metres from the Borden ION LRT station, enhancing accessibility.
It includes diverse unit sizes and 15 live-work units with rooftop terraces. Amendments to city plans and zoning support the project’s higher-density residential and commercial mix.
Specifically, the land use designation has been updated from ”Neighbourhood Mixed Use Centre with Special Policy Area 3” to ”Mixed Use Corridor” under the King Street East Secondary Plan.
The zoning has also been revised from ”Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2) with Special Use Provision 2U” to ”High-Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU-3)”.
These changes allow for increased residential density and a blend of commercial uses, which is in line with Kitchener’s strategy for urban intensification and transit-oriented development.
Parking will provide 315 spaces, reflecting a ratio of approximately 0.67 spaces per unit.
The development will significantly increase residential density and introduce new commercial opportunities, supporting Kitchener’s urban growth objectives.
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