ONGOING PROJECTS
Discover the Glebe BIA’s ongoing projects
Stay informed about the dynamic initiatives shaping the neighbourhood. The Glebe BIA’s ongoing projects are designed to enrich the neighbourhood experience, foster economic growth, and strengthen local connections.
Explore how we’re creating a vibrant, inclusive and thriving destination for shopping, dining, entertainment and culture in the heart of Ottawa.
Welcome to the Glebe! Have a Seat
We are very excited to introduce our newest additions to the Bank Street-scape. Our sunny new chairs can be found at comfy locations at Fifth and Bank, Fourth and Bank, Third and Bank, and Second and Bank, creating the perfect opportunities to touchdown while you run errands and meet up with your family or friends.
These chairs were custom designed and built by Montreal-based design team, OutThere Studio and will be seasonal additions to the Glebe, utilizing one of our iconic Glebe colours and offering new chances to sit, sip, and catch up with your neighbours and friends. The chairs will be in the Glebe at the start of each spring until the end of the fall.
These chairs are part of the Public Realm improvements the BIA is prioritizing and offer more opportunities to our residents and visitors to enjoy the Glebe in their own time.
The Bank Street chairs are supported in part by the Architectural Design Feature Fund through the City of Ottawa.
Fourth Avenue Courtyard Restoration
With support from the Council of the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church, the BIA has undertaken a rehabilitation of the charming, historic Fourth Avenue Courtyard. This courtyard, with historic features, lush gardens and dappled shade, offers a perfect respite in the heart of the Glebe.
The BIA launched the first 2025 program in the Courtyard in June: City Sounds Live, a 6-performance music series in partnership with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition. This series had great reception from the community.
To further the enhancement of this space, the BIA is undertaking a rehabilitation of the gardens in the Courtyard. Working with Garden Releaf – a local, female-owned small business – the Gardens will undergo phased rehabilitation which will include clean-up, maintenance and the introduction of native species to encourage pollinators in the Garden.
