tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8962863406107779552.post6733356199378387982..comments2023-03-26T03:41:18.182-04:00Comments on modern ottawa: new modbox homes in OttawaMoOt - Modern Ottawa Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09861918077927383609noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8962863406107779552.post-45699401779637544912013-02-28T01:10:31.610-05:002013-02-28T01:10:31.610-05:00Absolutely. It's not an urban area. It might b...<b> Absolutely. It's not an urban area. It might become an urban area if people become more open to change and progress. But right now, it looks more like a suburban area with smaller older houses. To be urban it needs more restaurants, more shops, more parks, more public areas and for Scott to be more pedestrian-friendly. It should cater to a more diverse group of people of various age groups as well. It should make living there easy for everyone who lives there. <br /><br />And, people don't need to live there to see this, they just need a good set of references as to what a good urban area can be and to be able to see the what works and what doesn't work so well. </b>MoOt - Modern Ottawa Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861918077927383609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8962863406107779552.post-36926767778021583492012-12-17T15:03:16.078-05:002012-12-17T15:03:16.078-05:00Just to be clear. It's one (covered surface) ...Just to be clear. It's one (covered surface) parking space off the rear laneway for all units but (1). We feel this area is a prime example (why we decided to build here) of a "real" walkable neighbourhood but alos allowed for a covered parking space as the car is a fact of reality. People purchasing these lofts would enjoy the fact that they are located within;<br /><br />-1.8min to the market on the future Light Rail (major station metres away)<br />-2km of pubs, a outdoor market, groceries, coffee shops, theatres, bars, flower shops and all that is urban<br />-Less then 100m from a major park, skating rink, bike/running paths and sport fields.<br /><br />This being said we didn't feel an underground garage to allow for three parking spots per unit was intelligent on any level and or felt that or target market would require them. Also note this area has a very high bedrock level so blasting into rock to create more parking is not feasible.(loft sale prices would go beyond affordable). Street parking is more then adequate and so are street parking passes. <br />Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081662923706408791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8962863406107779552.post-72941992607210790662012-12-13T14:14:51.024-05:002012-12-13T14:14:51.024-05:00Wow. Three vehicles per unit in a neighbourhood th...Wow. Three vehicles per unit in a neighbourhood that is a 30 minute walk from the central business district, on an existing bus rapid transit line which in 6 years will be light rail transit and a three minute bike ride from riverside paths connecting to much of the city? <br /><br />That is astounding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8962863406107779552.post-40374311584395295422012-12-13T14:10:24.437-05:002012-12-13T14:10:24.437-05:00Mechanicsville not urban? sounds like the opinion ...Mechanicsville not urban? sounds like the opinion of someone who doesn't live there! Certainly the Ville is in the process of gentrifying (which might not actually be a good thing), and its current look may not appeal to everyone, but it is a neighbourhood that is easily accessible to shops, services, restaurants and bars on foot, even in the winter. And, the only way it's going to better serve its residents is by attracting people who aren't afraid to cross Scott St to enjoy the benefits of its surrounding neighbourhoods while investing in their own.<br /><br />Jenniferhttp://www.twitter.com/jennifersalahubnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8962863406107779552.post-53611858653638531982012-12-12T13:06:03.441-05:002012-12-12T13:06:03.441-05:00Good point. The good thing is that it looks like t...<b> Good point. The good thing is that it looks like these types of buildings are on the rise in Ottawa (finally!) </b>MoOt - Modern Ottawa Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861918077927383609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8962863406107779552.post-29842203219553955142012-12-10T23:08:14.751-05:002012-12-10T23:08:14.751-05:00I love the designs and the loft-like feel. I wish ...I love the designs and the loft-like feel. I wish that there were more buildings with this aesthetic in Otttawa. As for the parking, I'd like to see it underground with 3 parking spaces available per unit. (His car, her car, summer car). Any extras not spoke for could be visitors' parking to keep the roadways clear, especially in the winter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com