Nicholas Sparks donated land in 1832 for Ottawa’s first Anglican church thinking it would help sell his new subdivision. Almost 180 years later, Christ Church Cathedral plans to develop the hilltop parcel he granted.
The green-themed project features two towers — a condominium building and an office building that are 15 to 17 storeys tall — as well as townhouses. It doesn’t touch the cathedral itself and preserves two church heritage buildings; Roper House and Lauder Hall.