Ottawa's Westboro neighbourhood is no stranger to intensification, but a newly revised development proposal is raising the stakes even further. Colonnade BridgePort, one of the city's most active developers, has updated its plans for a Scott Street site, bumping its proposal from two towers to three.
The Site and the Proposal
The Scott Street corridor in Westboro runs parallel to the O-Train's Confederation Line, making it one of Ottawa's prime locations for transit-oriented development. Colonnade BridgePort's original submission called for two towers on the site, but the developer has now returned to the city with a revised application proposing a third tower be added to the mix.
Details on the height, unit counts, and exact footprint of the revised three-tower scheme had not been fully published at the time of reporting, but the expansion of the project signals confidence in Westboro's continued desirability among renters and buyers.
Why Westboro?
Westboro has become one of Ottawa's most coveted urban neighbourhoods over the past decade, a walkable, bikeable strip of independent shops, restaurants, and green space that attracts young professionals and families alike. Its position on the LRT makes it a natural landing spot for density, and the city's Official Plan supports exactly this kind of intensification near rapid transit stations.
For developers, it's simple math: proximity to transit, amenities, and employment centres commands premium rents and sale prices.
Community Reaction
Additions to already-approved developments don't always land warmly with existing residents. Westboro has seen its share of development debates, with some community members pushing back on height and shadowing concerns. A third tower on an already-ambitious site will likely attract additional scrutiny from nearby homeowners and the Westboro Community Association.
The revised application will need to work through the city's planning review process, including potential public consultation.
The Bigger Development Picture
Colonnade BridgePort's CEO Hugh Gorman was recently named the Ottawa Business Journal's 2025 CEO of the Year, a reflection of the company's prominent role in shaping Ottawa's skyline. This Westboro proposal is one of several major projects the firm has in various stages of planning and construction across the city.
Source: Ottawa Business Journal
