1770 Heatherington Rd: Affordable Housing Development

Aug 26, 2025 | Development

Location: 1770 Heatherington Road

Project Type: Residential Development with Public Amenities

Developer/Lead Agency: City of Ottawa

Project Overview

The City of Ottawa is developing approximately 158 residential units including new affordable housing, along with a new road and public park on a vacant City-owned parcel. This project has been planned since 2015 and aligns with the City’s Official Plan and Building Better Revitalized Neighbourhoods (BBRN) strategic initiative to address the current housing crisis in a thoughtful and sustainable way.

Current Status

Phase: Planning Review – Zoning and Subdivision Applications

Progress Update: Two applications are under review – a Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision. The rezoning application was reviewed by Planning and Housing Committee on September 11th and by City Council on September 18th, 2024 The subdivision application will follow at a later date.

Timeline: Development timeline to be confirmed following application approvals

What’s Next

Upcoming Actions: Subdivision application review (date to be announced)

Community Involvement: Community feedback is still being accepted. Residents can track progress through the City’s Development Applications system and share thoughts via email.

Questions or Comments:

Learn More: https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D07-16-24-0017/details 

File Lead: Erin O’Connell – 613-580-2424 x27967 or Erin.OConnell@ottawa.ca