# Bank Street Parking Lot to Housing

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Podcast: [Ottawa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255)
Published: 2026-06-15T01:59:36+00:00
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## Resource

A city-owned parking lot on Bank Street is set to transform into a nine-storey affordable housing tower with up to ninety homes, marking a major leap in the city’s strategy to repurpose public land for housing. Valued at $3.3 million, the land will be transferred to a non-profit at minimal cost, with 30% of units offered below-market rates. Ground-floor commercial space will blend functionality with community needs, while years of advocacy by local officials and residents finally culminate in council approval. Still ahead: final designs, community feedback, and funding — but with a community bond initiative in the works, this project could become a blueprint for urban housing solutions nationwide. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/384cefa6fab8e3ce

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