By Steph Wellems, Ottawa Community News, March 6, 2014

The city's planning committee gave the green light to a nine-storey student
residence in Sandy Hill on Feb. 25, in spite claims that the development would
contribute to the downfall of the community. The 180-unit building proposed by
Viner Assets is meant to serve students attending the University of Ottawa, and
would cover a large property at the corner of Friel Street and Laurier Avenue.
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Student building approved amid protests; 180-unit Friel Street residence
raises ire of residents, needs council approval.