Centrepointe
Encyclopedia
Centrepointe is a neighbourhood in Ottawa
, Canada
and part of the former city of Nepean
. The population of Centrepointe is between 4,000 and 4,500 people. It is a newer residential subdivision in the west/central part of Ottawa, developed from 1985 onwards, and is informally bounded by Baseline Road
to the north, Woodroffe Avenue
to the east, the CN
railroad to the south, and the Briargreen subdivision to the west. The housing stock includes approximately 1,000 detached homes, with the remainder mostly townhomes (row houses) and terrace homes.
Previously farmland, it was purchased by CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
), which let the land lay fallow for many years. Most of the land was sold off to Ottawa's largest housing developer Minto Corporation, which built and sold off a wide range of homes from townhouses to large upscale houses.
Its major attraction is Ben Franklin Place
, named for the former mayor of Nepean, which houses the Centrepointe Branch of the Ottawa Public Library
, the locally renowned Centrepointe Theatre, and the former Nepean City Hall (now housing satellite offices for the City of Ottawa).
The Centrepointe Community Association was formed on February 4, 2006 to represent and advance the interests of neighbourhood residents. The Association is particularly active during periods when major developments or issues surface in the Community, such as new commercial or housing developments proposed by builders. A major issue confronting the Association is the City of Ottawa's proposed development of the Centrepointe Town Centre concept, which could add up to two million square feet of high density residential and commercial space to the area. Residential construction in Centrepointe continues. Beginning in Autumn 2007, a former snowdump next to Centrepointe Park was converted into approximately 260 townhouses, terrace homes and low-rise apartments, which was completed in early 2007.
In a recent development, there will be an Annual General Meeting at 7:00 PM on October 26th, 2011 at Ben Franklin Place to discuss Richraft's new proposed development at the corner of Centrepointe Drive and Constellation Crescent. This particular piece of land was previously slated for development but the project never went ahead and is now under consideration by the builder, City of Ottawa and Community again.
Currently, the easternmost portion of Centrepointe is undergoing major development. Construction is underway for at least three major projects: the City of Ottawa Archives at the corner of Tallwood Drive and Woodroffe Avenue, a new trades building for nearby Algonquin College, and expansion of Centrepointe Theatre at Ben Franklin Place. Baseline Station and portions of Constellation Boulevard are currently being rerouted to accommodate the new buildings and as part of the City's long-term public transportation plan.
Most high-school aged children attend Sir Robert Borden High School
.
References: http://centretownnewsonline.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1059&Itemid=133
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/10/16/ottawa-algonquin-college.html
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and part of the former city of Nepean
Nepean, Ontario
- Recent quantity of snow :- History :Nepean Township, originally known as Township D, was established in 1792 and originally included what is now the central area of Ottawa west of the Rideau River. Jehiel Collins, from Vermont, is believed to have been the first person to settle in Nepean...
. The population of Centrepointe is between 4,000 and 4,500 people. It is a newer residential subdivision in the west/central part of Ottawa, developed from 1985 onwards, and is informally bounded by Baseline Road
Baseline Road (Ottawa)
Baseline Road is a road in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.Baseline runs from Richmond Road east in a straight line until it ends at the Heron Road Bridge over the Rideau River and Rideau Canal when it becomes Heron Road. Before the 2001 City of Ottawa amalgamation, Baseline formed the border of the city...
to the north, Woodroffe Avenue
Woodroffe Avenue (Ottawa)
Woodroffe Avenue is the major north-south arterial road in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada's west end. It runs south from the Ottawa River Parkway through Baseline Road to Prince of Wales Drive towards the communities of Manotick and Barrhaven. The road runs through the heart of Nepean in Ottawa's west end...
to the east, the CN
Canadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway Company is a Canadian Class I railway headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. CN's slogan is "North America's Railroad"....
railroad to the south, and the Briargreen subdivision to the west. The housing stock includes approximately 1,000 detached homes, with the remainder mostly townhomes (row houses) and terrace homes.
Previously farmland, it was purchased by CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is a Crown corporation, owned by the Government of Canada, founded after World War II to provide housing for returning soldiers...
), which let the land lay fallow for many years. Most of the land was sold off to Ottawa's largest housing developer Minto Corporation, which built and sold off a wide range of homes from townhouses to large upscale houses.
Its major attraction is Ben Franklin Place
Ben Franklin Place
Ben Franklin Place is a building complex in the Centrepointe area of Ottawa which houses the Centrepointe Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, the Centrepointe Theatre, and a satellite office for the city of Ottawa. It also includes an outdoor skating rink...
, named for the former mayor of Nepean, which houses the Centrepointe Branch of the Ottawa Public Library
Ottawa Public Library
The Ottawa Public Library is the library system of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and is the largest bilingual library in North America...
, the locally renowned Centrepointe Theatre, and the former Nepean City Hall (now housing satellite offices for the City of Ottawa).
The Centrepointe Community Association was formed on February 4, 2006 to represent and advance the interests of neighbourhood residents. The Association is particularly active during periods when major developments or issues surface in the Community, such as new commercial or housing developments proposed by builders. A major issue confronting the Association is the City of Ottawa's proposed development of the Centrepointe Town Centre concept, which could add up to two million square feet of high density residential and commercial space to the area. Residential construction in Centrepointe continues. Beginning in Autumn 2007, a former snowdump next to Centrepointe Park was converted into approximately 260 townhouses, terrace homes and low-rise apartments, which was completed in early 2007.
In a recent development, there will be an Annual General Meeting at 7:00 PM on October 26th, 2011 at Ben Franklin Place to discuss Richraft's new proposed development at the corner of Centrepointe Drive and Constellation Crescent. This particular piece of land was previously slated for development but the project never went ahead and is now under consideration by the builder, City of Ottawa and Community again.
Currently, the easternmost portion of Centrepointe is undergoing major development. Construction is underway for at least three major projects: the City of Ottawa Archives at the corner of Tallwood Drive and Woodroffe Avenue, a new trades building for nearby Algonquin College, and expansion of Centrepointe Theatre at Ben Franklin Place. Baseline Station and portions of Constellation Boulevard are currently being rerouted to accommodate the new buildings and as part of the City's long-term public transportation plan.
Most high-school aged children attend Sir Robert Borden High School
Sir Robert Borden High School
Sir Robert Borden High School is a high school located on Greenbank Road in Ottawa, Ontario. Adjacent to the main office of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, this school was founded in 1969 and named after the late Conservative Prime Minister of Canada, Robert Borden.Architecturally, the...
.
Notable residents
- Jesse LevineJesse LevineJesse Levine is a Canadian-born American professional tennis player. He achieved his career-high singles rank of No. 94 on November 3, 2008....
(former resident), tennis player
References: http://centretownnewsonline.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1059&Itemid=133
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/10/16/ottawa-algonquin-college.html