A unique new condo project that combines residential, retail and a boutique hotel will be launched by Battistella Developments in late November in the desirable community of Kensington.

Located at the corner of 2nd Avenue and 10th Street N.W., LIDO by Battistella will be an eight-storey mixed-use building that has perspective buyers so excited, many have registered their interest on the project’s website, says Traci Wilson, director of sales and marketing.

“We’re getting a great response already from people because there is really nothing quite like it being built; it’s a one-of-a-kind building,” Wilson says, who notes LIDO will be a midrise concrete building featuring small retail shops on the main level and – a first for Battistella – a second-floor boutique hotel that can be used by the general public and give residents a convenient place to accommodate overnight guests.