[613JL]

Originally Posted by Harley613

I'm just adding to the discussion, mostly visually, as I'm apt to do with my photography and shitty Paint 3D building maps. I stopped debating about the economics of the Chapters site when 613JL claimed to be an expert on the subject (although I do not personally believe that this 21,209.62 sq. ft. parcel requires over 18 floors to give a developer ROI because of the cost of the land when these costs would be passed on to all tenants, residential and commercial, due to the prime location).

I see no irony as suggested in your second comment. The city lets devs 'do what w.e they want' constantly in Ottawa, but this isn't up to the city. This parcel is part of the NCC's National Capital Core Area Sector Plan and Canada's Capital Views Protection. The City has no say about excessive heights here, nor could the Province issue a Ministry's Zoning Order.

Now I know why I never comment.