‘Ottawa’ Growing ‘Acceptance’ to Proposed Additions Marks end of pre-consultations for Château Laurier
The owners of the Château Laurier have delivered a public consultation report to city council which they say shows a growing acceptance for the proposed expansion of the iconic hotel after its design first sparked public outcry nearly three months ago.
The expansion project includes two new wings at the back of the hotel to lodge long-term suites, new terraces connected to the hotel’s grand ballroom, the greening of the hotel’s roofs, a new exterior courtyard and gardens, and the replacement of a 5-storey parking structure with an underground garage with additional spaces.
The report, which the owners of the Château Laurier say marks the end of the pre-consultation process, is based on the feedback they received during a public meeting where the team of architects gave a 45-minute presentation, took questions from the public and unveiled a 3D scale model of the proposed design. Community stakeholders were also consulted privately in September.