Plan to revamp downtown Ottawa block sparks debate over intensification

A proposed redevelopment of one block of Bank Street has kicked off a conversation over the merits of intensification, with tenants feeling pushed to the side and the owner saying the project will revitalize the nearby area.

Plan to revamp downtown Ottawa block sparks debate over intensification
Kevin Gosselin, 178 Nepean, Ottawa, April 16, 2024

A proposed redevelopment of one block of Bank Street has kicked off a conversation over the merits of intensification, with tenants feeling pushed to the side and the owner saying the project will revitalize the nearby area.