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harls · #41 Posted **Sep 24, 2013, 1:37 AM**

First green light for the Heafey Project. City has allowed the height limit to be raised from 14 to 33 floors.

http://www.lapresse.ca/le-droit/actualit...pour-le-mega-projet-du-groupe-heafey.php

(image w/ article linked above)

Again thanks to hullhurbain for posting this in the Gatineau thread!

J.OT13 · #42 Posted **Sep 24, 2013, 2:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by harls

First green light for the Heafey Project. City has allowed the height limit to be raised from 14 to 33 floors.

http://www.lapresse.ca/le-droit/actualit...pour-le-mega-projet-du-groupe-heafey.php

(image w/ article linked above)

Again thanks to hullhurbain for posting this in the Gatineau thread!

I'll post it in Canadian proposals. Thanks bud!

eternallyme · #43 Posted **Sep 24, 2013, 3:22 AM**

I think the transit connections are acting as catalysts for growth on the Gatineau side combined with lower housing costs (even though Ottawa is relatively affordable compared to most other major urban areas in Canada).

J.OT13 · #44 Posted **Sep 24, 2013, 3:41 AM**

Mostly cost. Transit connection on the Gatineau side have never really improved, even with the Rapibus (on the Island of Hull at least).

Harley613 · #45 Posted **Sep 24, 2013, 12:14 PM**

Let the height wars begin!! The dark side has had the crown for 35 years and developments like this will hopefully spur some more salvos from both skylines!!

citydwlr · #46 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 12:45 AM**

The project seems to be moving forward...it has been approved and is pending a final ruling at the Gatineau municipal board according to laPresse.ca:

http://www.lapresse.ca/le-droit/actualit...etages-au-centre-ville-verra-le-jour.php

McC · #47 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 1:29 AM**

Those look like some massive floorplates, not a fan.

Harley613 · #48 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 2:04 AM**

seriously...what's in those podiums? Convention centre?

S-Man · #49 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 3:32 AM**

Styrofoam buildings won't support weight!

Radster · #50 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 2:40 PM**

Seeing how the Terraces building beside is the tallest in the National Capital, that means that these new twin towers will be among the tallest as well. And this is the same builders who built Le Viu, so the final design will definitely improve the skyline with something fresh (unlike Claridge in Ottawa).

Why the negative reaction? Because its not in Ottawa?

I believe they have some plans for the podium areas, but I don't remember where I read about it last year.

Acajack · #51 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 3:10 PM**

The first building to go up will be smaller in scale and looks like this:

http://www.lapresse.ca/le-droit/economie...y-met-en-branle-son-projet-de-condos.php

To answer the questions about the podiums, I believe the Heafey complex (not sure in which building) will have a grocery store, a daycare, restaurants and a fitness centre.

Boxster · #52 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 3:57 PM**

The project you are referring to is not the same project. Its across the street on the east side of Eddy.

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Originally Posted by Acajack

The first building to go up will be smaller in scale and looks like this:

http://www.lapresse.ca/le-droit/economie...y-met-en-branle-son-projet-de-condos.php

To answer the questions about the podiums, I believe the Heafey complex (not sure in which building) will have a grocery store, a daycare, restaurants and a fitness centre.

Acajack · #53 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 4:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Boxster

The project you are referring to is not the same project. Its across the street on the east side of Eddy.

True but it is still Heafey and I think is part of the same project. Only it was approved more quickly and likely breaking ground soon.

Boxster · #54 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 4:07 PM**

You are right that it is still Heafey but totally different project and architecture.

I believe Heafey has started on this one as it was approved a while back.

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Originally Posted by Acajack

True but it is still Heafey and I think is part of the same project. Only it was approved more quickly and likely breaking ground soon.

waterloowarrior · #55 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 4:09 PM**

Anyone know the height or is able to call up the city? I wasn't able to find council reports online.

J.OT13 · #56 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 4:22 PM**

Heafey proposed building a new central library in the podium at one point. They just want plenty of room for... something.

Davis137 · #57 Posted **Mar 19, 2014, 11:02 PM**

Those towers will be awesome, and certainly add more density to the area immediately near Terraces...

Radster · #58 Posted **Mar 20, 2014, 3:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

True but it is still Heafey and I think is part of the same project. Only it was approved more quickly and likely breaking ground soon.

They broke ground on it a good month ago. They demolished a couple old houses that had a Chinese take out and Shawarma place on Eddy. Now they are digging a deep hole, not sure if they started blasting yet. I am betting a crane will be up by May.

Acajack · #59 Posted **Mar 20, 2014, 3:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Radster

They broke ground on it a good month ago. They demolished a couple old houses that had a Chinese take out and Shawarma place on Eddy. Now they are digging a deep hole, not sure if they started blasting yet. I am betting a crane will be up by May.

Awww... Le Coin du Chiche c'est fini?!? Haven't been down in that part of Vieux-Hull for a while.

S-Man · #60 Posted **Mar 20, 2014, 5:19 PM**

I haven't been down Eddy for a while, either. Interesting to know this is proceeding.