Your new house on Inglewood is going to cost you

Bonjour Ottawa, Simone Okafor-Bouchard here, avec votre Morning Wire. The real story is never on the Hill — it’s always just off it. And right now, the story is what the city is approving for construction.

New building permits issued show a significant investment in residential and commercial properties across the city. The most substantial is a permit for a new one-storey detached dwelling at 56 Inglewood Drive, in Ward 1, valued at a whopping $1,910,124. This isn't just a house; this is an entire *statement*. Inglewood, you know, it's that pocket with the big trees, right near the Rideau Canal, very quiet. This isn't your average infill, this is a major project.

Also notable, out in Ward 5, Co-operators Insurance is doing some serious interior alterations and structural work at 55 Standish Court, a commercial permit valued at $1,916,140. That's a lot of re-jigging for an office space. It makes you wonder what kind of new *operational efficiencies* they are implementing. And for those keeping an eye on the suburbs, a new Orangetheory Fitness sign is going up at 3476 Glen Erin Drive in Ward 8. So, more fitness options for the east end. These permits, issued recently, are from the City of Ottawa's public records. We'll be watching how these large-scale projects impact their respective neighbourhoods.

Stay informed, Ottawa. This is Simone Okafor-Bouchard, for the MiTL Sports Desk.

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