16 September 2012

Heritage Ottawa meeting


Topic: CATHEDRAL HILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, OTTAWA
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Time: 7 pm
Location: Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa
                429 Queen Street,

 Built in 1872-73 in the Gothic Revival style, Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa is designated a “property of architectural and historical value or interest” under the Ontario Heritage Act.  This year, the Cathedral has embarked on a development initiative to intensify Cathedral land use which will see modern condominiums and an office tower erected around the historic Cathedral building and the adjacent Roper House.  Join us for a panel discussion on this new urban project with the Very Rev’d Shane Parker, Dean of Ottawa and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, Sally Coutts, City of Ottawa Heritage Planner and Jonathan Westeinde, Managing Partner, Windmill Development Group.

This presentation will be in English.

Info: 613-260-7113 or info@heritageottawa.org

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

What is wrong with open space around a church? Imagine if Notre Dame in Paris decided to put up an office tower in the open space in front of the church.