Gatineau-based developer Brigil plans to expand its presence in Mechanicsville with a proposal for two mixed-use buildings on Parkdale Avenue, just down the street from another of its recent developments.
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Gatineau-based developer Brigil plans to expand its presence in Mechanicsville with a proposal for two mixed-use buildings on Parkdale Avenue, just down the street from another of its recent developments.
An application submitted to the city outlines a proposal to construct a 40-storey highrise and a six-storey mid-rise building at 131 and 139 Parkdale Ave., and 122 Forward Ave.
The two buildings would contain 429 rental units and four units of ground-floor commercial space. A planning rationale document for the project said a sixth-floor pedestrian bridge would connect the two buildings.
“The vision for this project is to weave a vibrant tapestry of high-density living into the heart of a major transit station area, opening doors to a multitude of housing options for both current and future residents,” the document said.
“Through thoughtful design and planning, development will contribute to the evolving character of Mechanicsville, complementing other new projects in the neighbourhood and fostering a sense of community as the area flourishes.”
The site is located near another recent Brigil rental development called The Dale, which was completed in 2024. Located at 99 and 121 Parkdale Ave., the development features two highrise towers with more than 500 residential units.
The proposed site for the new project is currently occupied by a mid-rise residential building, a two-storey detached home, a two-storey townhouse and a surface parking lot. The application proposes the demolition of all existing buildings.
The surrounding area to the north, south and east is residential, ranging from low- to highrise buildings with some commercial activity such as retail shops, restaurants and convenience stores. Further north is the Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway and the Ottawa River, with the neighbourhood of Hintonburg to the south. To the west is Statistics Canada and other government buildings, as well as the Tunney’s Pasture LRT station.
The proposal calls for a four-storey underground parking garage with a total of 207 parking spaces, as well as 429 long-term and 43 short-term bicycle parking spaces in the garage and within the ground floors of both buildings.
The proposal is one of many projects in Brigil’s pipeline.
The developer is set to break ground on a massive project that will include three highrises of 32, 34 and 36 storeys on the site of the former Greyhound bus station on Catherine Street, which was demolished in 2022. City council gave the proposal the green light in July 2024.
Meanwhile, the firm is also proposing to create what it calls a “complete neighbourhood” featuring nearly 3,200 residential units and at least 100,000 square feet of commercial space on a 26-acre plot of land at 8600 Jeanne d’Arc Blvd. N.
In Ottawa’s west end, the Gatineau firm wants to build more than 1,900 residential units in buildings as tall as 15 storeys on nearly 50 acres of land near the Marshes Golf Club on March Road.
The company also expects to start construction on a pair of four-storey buildings and a 20-storey highrise at the site of a former strip mall on Ridgewood Avenue near Mooney’s Bay. That project will include a total of about 440 rental apartments.
