HERITAGE OTTAWA

Update: Read Heritage Ottawa's position statement of March 5, 2018 regarding the latest proposed addition to the Château Laurier.

A summary of public comments regarding the proposed Château Laurier addition has been released by the City of Ottawa.

The comments came in response to the online public survey conducted by the city earlier this year, following public outcry over the controversial application for major alterations to the landmark heritage structure filed by building owners Larco Investments Ltd.

Heritage Ottawa promoted the survey to its membership and the general public, contributing to a total of 1,759 feedback forms received by the city. Public feedback will be considered by city staff when reviewing the site plan control, minor variance, and heritage applications required for approval of the proposed project. Read the city's report summarizing the public feedback here.

Heritage Ottawa is part of the city's expert Heritage Working Group of architects and heritage professionals established to provide advice to the applicant, the city and the National Capital Commission. The group will continue in an advisory role as required, and its recommendations will be summarized in a future report to the city's Built Heritage Sub-Committee.

City planning staff expect some refinement of the applicant's proposal based on feedback received from the public and the Heritage Working Group.

Heritage Ottawa released statements in November and September 2016 outlining its concerns about the proposed additions to the Château Laurier, a national historic site of Canada and a designated structure under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the survey. Your voice matters.

Heritage Ottawa will continue to advocate for a solution of architectural excellence that honours the Château Laurier's heritage value.

For more information about the proposed addition and the application process, visit the City of Ottawa's Château Laurier website page.

Related Reading:

Heritage Ottawa Statement: Remarks on Revised Design, Proposed Addition to Chateau Laurier / November 2016

Heritage Ottawa Statement: Remarks on Proposed Addition to Chateau Laurier / September 2016

Coffman: Yes, We can Successfully Expand the Château Laurier, but Only by Respecting its Basic Values