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Embassy Row

New updated content: 2021-02-21 11:02:28 Daniel briefly presented information on a development application made by the NCC to build six structures suitable for embassies on vacant greenspace along the Sir John A Parkway, just north of Mechanicsville. He outlined a plan of action to oppose the application, including among other actions, a letter to Minister Marc Garneau, Minister of Global Affairs, a draft of which was circulated. Everyone supported the

Paul Johanis February 21, 2021 August 30, 2024

Chaudiere Islands Development Application

New updated content: 2020-09-21 09:46:53 Zibi development have submitted a planning application to increase the height of one of the residential structures planned for the new complex on the Chaudière Islands. The overall site plan continues to evolve. The GA submitted comments on the application.

Paul Johanis September 21, 2020 September 27, 2024

Position on Jock River cut and fill plans in Barrhaven

New updated content: 2020-01-20 10:26:09 Paul reported on a recent approval by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority to allow a very large site alteration within the Jock River flood plain in Barrhaven in support of nearby residential development plans. It is unusual by its size (a very large volume of soil to be displaced) and by the fact that it could only be approved by special exception by the RCVA

Paul Johanis January 20, 2020 August 30, 2024

Threats / Major Urban

LRT Extension through the Greenbelt and Beyond Road ecology Road through Stony Swamp Kanata North Urban Expansion Area (Area 1) Tree cutting incident of July 2014 and its aftermath Greenspace Alliance appeals OPA 173 and location of Stormwater Pond *Outcome of our appeal: A settlement and a loss South March Highlands Urban Expansion Area (Area 2) — 2015 and 2017 public meetings Kanata Lakes North (KNL) KNL’s application for an “overall

Claudia Ruiz October 25, 2018 June 24, 2024

Wesley Clover park

New updated content: 2018-04-23 11:06:42 A Zoning Bylaw Amendment, which has been under the radar for more than a year, will be coming forward for consideration at Planning Committee. It seeks to add specific uses to the general rural (RU) and Environmental Protection (EP) zoning which covers these properties, which are the former municipal equestrian park and campgrounds on Corkstown Road, west of Moodie Drive. Since 2014, these facilities have

Paul Johanis April 23, 2018 August 30, 2024

Rochester Field – NCC corridors and pathways

New updated content: 2018-02-26 18:01:20 City Council has approved the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw that will allow commercial development on part of Rochester Field fronting on Richmond Rd. As was agreed with the NCC, 80% of the field will be preserved as greenspace. New updated content: 2018-11-26 14:54:35 We have received notification that the NCC has settled its appeal of the 2003 Official Plan designation as Open Space of

Paul Johanis February 26, 2018 August 30, 2024

Leitrim Road Realignment

New updated content: 2018-02-26 18:01:20 February 22 (Greenbelt) Paul attended, reporting that a final draft was presented by the consultants retained by the City for this Environmental Impact Study. The draft incorporates a number of proposals and suggestions that were made at previous consultations but still proposes an alignment that runs through the Greenbelt lengthwise through its narrowest reach, causing significant habitat fragmentation compared to the more southerly route proposed

Paul Johanis February 26, 2018 November 26, 2024

Planning the new hospital (1)

While the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments remain an open file at City Hall, the Hospital has moved swiftly to “turn the page” in its dealing with the community. First, it commissioned a report by two respected experts in public engagement, Don Lenihan and Grégoire Jodouin: Setting the Stage, Turning the Page (September 20, 2017, 36 pp., 2.6 MB). The report sets out a strategy of deliberate engagement. Then

DevAdmin February 2, 2018 June 24, 2024

KNL’s application for an “overall benefit” permit under the ESA

KNL’s application (EBR 012-6270) and Background The Greenspace Alliance’s submission Further developments; Permit granted

DevAdmin August 29, 2017 October 7, 2024

McKay Lake: An example management plan

Just before amalgamation, the old City of Ottawa agreed to a management plan for McKay Lake in the then Village of Rockcliffe Park. The area was later designated Urban Natural Area # 176. Here is the Management Plan, the UNA Report (including a species list), and a aerial photo of the site (1.4 MB). (Posted at the request of Joseph Potvin.) E.D. — 17 March 2009

iWEBAPP May 9, 2017 June 24, 2024

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Embassy Row

Chaudiere Islands Development Application

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Threats / Major Urban

Wesley Clover park

Rochester Field – NCC corridors and pathways

Leitrim Road Realignment

Planning the new hospital (1)

KNL’s application for an “overall benefit” permit under the ESA

McKay Lake: An example management plan

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