Flora Hall Brewing: Crafting the Future of a Derelict Building

For decades, Ottawans have lamented the loss of one structure, or the slow demolition by neglect of another as the city grows and develops—too often leaving history in its wake.

This presentation will explore one small development that sought to partially stem this tide, the redevelopment of a beautiful, yet decrepit, little industrial warehouse located at 37 Flora Street. Seeking to establish a permanent new neighbourhood gathering space in the form of a craft brewery, kitchen and bar, Dave Longbottom acquired the building in 2016, renovating and repurposing the structure to house his new business, Flora Hall Brewing.

Join Dave Longbottom as he shares the process of acquisition, design, permitting, partial demolition, construction and startup required to rescue this heritage building from a decade of dereliction and neglect. It has been brought back into use for the community in which it has sat for the past 90 years.

CLICK HERE for a PDF summary of Dave Longbottom's presentation as delivered on September 27.