In the southwest corner of Greenboro is a small townhouse enclave called the "Gates of Greenboro". The neighbourhood was constructed at the end of the 1980s and had a series of cheeky ads that ran in the Ottawa Citizen to market the project.  The pie shaped units for the inside corners are unique designs that rarely seen in Ottawa. Block J and I on the site plan were not constructed as planned, and became an opening to the Royal Elm Private street that was built at a later date. Ottawa Citizen. March 9, 1988 Ottawa Citizen. March 12, 1988 Ottawa Citizen. March 12, 1988 Ottawa Citizen. June 25, 1988 Ottawa Citizen. July 23, 1988 Ottawa Citizen. August 6, 1988 Ottawa Citizen. August 13, 1988 Ottawa Citizen. October 7, 1989

In the early to mid-1990s Wedgewood Building Corporation constructed two enclaves of townhomes in Greenboro. These 2 and 3 storey houses were some of the most luxurious townhomes in the area at the time. The unique 3 storey plans are notably large with over 2,400 square feet. Interestingly, there is no "forest" to speak of, but over the years the trees on the streets and the greenbelts behind the townhomes have matured beautifully, creating a forest-like atmosphere. Ottawa Citizen. November 24, 1990. Ottawa Citizen. December 15, 1990. Ottawa Citizen. April 6, 1991. Ottawa Citizen. April 20, 1991. Ottawa Citizen. July 6, 1991. Ottawa Citizen. January 16, 1993. Ottawa Citizen. February 6, 1993. Ottawa Citizen. February 20, 1993. Ottawa Citizen. November 6, 1993. Ottawa Citizen. February 19, 1994.

The Wedgewood Park enclave in Greenboro has always captivated my imagination due to the intricate layouts of the units. Each building includes single and multi-level designs each with a front door to the exterior, as well as a basement. Additionally, every unit also has a fireplace and garage. The project features eight distinct designs, with a variety of building layouts—some are more linear, while others create a front courtyard. I previously highlighted Wedgewood Park in my "Missing Middle" series, as it serves as an excellent example of multi-family housing that maintains a human scale. What I particularly appreciate about this development is the range of layouts, which could accommodate a variety of housing needs and life stages. Ottawa Citizen. January 11, 1986. Ottawa Citizen. February 6, 1986. Ottawa Citizen. February 15, 1986. Ottawa Citizen. March 18, 1986. Ottawa Citizen. April 12, 1986. Ottawa Citizen. April 22, 1986. Ottawa Citizen. April 26, 1986. Ottawa Citizen...