Mar 21st, 2025
News Release: Ottawa Community Housing’s Gladstone Village Development Receives $57.7 Million from the Housing Accelerator Fund
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 21, 2025
OTTAWA, ON – Today, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, and His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa, announced a $57.7 million investment in Ottawa Community Housing’s (OCH) Gladstone Village development. This funding is part of the broader $176.3 million allocated to the City of Ottawa through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), a federal initiative aimed at supporting the creation of affordable housing across the country.
Gladstone Village is located in Ottawa Centre on an 8-acre parcel of prime land, situated between Somerset Street to the north, the O-Train Trillium Line to the east, Preston Street to the west, and Oak Street to the south. Its central location provides convenient access to public transportation, local businesses, and essential services, making it an ideal site for sustainable, affordable urban living.
The first phase of the development will deliver 336 new affordable homes with a blend of housing options, including mid-rise residential buildings and low-rise townhomes, with an emphasis on modern amenities, energy efficiency, and community-focused features, creating spaces that support a sense of belonging and connection for residents
“The federal government and I have been committed to building affordable housing in our community. The $57.7 million investment in Gladstone Village will deliver 336 new affordable homes in the heart of Ottawa Centre, ensuring residents have access to transit, local businesses, and essential services. A more inclusive, sustainable city starts with housing that gives everyone a fair chance to thrive.”
– Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre
“Gladstone Village is a game changer for Ottawa. With over $57 million from the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund and an additional $9 million in municipal support, Phase 1 of Gladstone Village will deliver 336 new, affordable homes for Ottawa families. These investments demonstrate our commitment to making housing more affordable in our city, and I want to thank our federal colleagues for their continued support in building safe, affordable housing in Ottawa.”
– Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa
“Gladstone Village is a significant step forward in creating sustainable, inclusive communities, with plans to provide up to 1,100 affordable homes on the 8-acre site. As construction progresses in the first phase, this funding is instrumental in delivering much-needed affordable homes. This investment is laying the foundation for future growth and supporting the city’s housing needs, while also helping to grow our local economy. We truly appreciate the federal government’s support, which enables us to continue providing more individuals and families with access to quality, affordable housing in Ottawa.”
– Stéphane Giguère, CEO of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
About
Ottawa Community Housing & ARRIV Properties
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) offers approximately 15,000 homes to about 33,000 tenants, including seniors, families, individuals, and people with disabilities. These homes are located in various communities throughout Ottawa and house a diverse population with different languages, cultures, and ethnicities. OCH is Ottawa’s primary community housing provider, managing two-thirds of the city’s housing portfolio and ranking as the second largest in Ontario. In 2025, OCH earned recognition for the eighth consecutive year as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers.
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Gladstone Village, by ARRIV Properties, addresses a significant need in the Ottawa rental market by offering homes at average or below-average market prices. It provides modern living and lifestyle options at an affordable price. ARRIV Properties is an important product line in OCH’s spectrum of affordable housing offerings in Ottawa.
ARRIV Properties represents a new concept to fill the Ottawa affordable rental market gap. ARRIV Properties is a brand designated for affordable housing developed by OCH. It is an exciting milestone because it signals another offering in the housing continuum by providing apartments and townhomes at affordable prices for low- to moderate-income households.
Ottawa Community Housing operates as ARRIV Properties.
Quick Facts
- Gladstone Village spans 8 acres in a prime urban location, situated between Somerset Street to the north, the O-Train Trillium Line to the east, Preston Street to the west, and Oak Street to the south.
- Phase 1 includes 336 affordable apartments: a mix of studios (17%), one-beds (54%), two-beds (18%), three-beds (10%), and four-bed units (1%).
- Development will be a progressive build of mixed-use (residential/retail/office), mixed-income (affordable and market rental), and mixed-density (low-, mid-, and high-rise).
- The development will feature a blend of housing options, including mid-rise residential buildings and low-rise townhomes, with an emphasis on modern amenities, energy efficiency, and community-focused design
- The Gladstone Village subdivision will include new streets, sidewalks, multi-use pathways, infrastructure, servicing, and parcels that will be built out in phases over the coming decade.
- It is anticipated that the first phase of the Gladstone Village development will generate 375 million in economic growth and create 1, 800 jobs.
- As a transit-oriented community, the subdivision will be anchored by a light rail station, known as the Corso Italia Light Rail Station, positioned at the southwest corner of the subdivision on the north side of Gladstone Avenue.
- Amenities and features will include a fitness room, bicycle and scooter parking, an indoor and outdoor Lounge Area, surface-level and P1-level parking, and an event space.
- Sustainability features have been incorporated into the design and function of development.
- The buildings will be built to Passive Housing Standards.
- Gladstone Village is set to be district energy ready. It will include high-efficiency heating, cooling, and wastewater heat recovery systems, showcasing a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.