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Tree Protection in the Parliamentary Precinct

The Centre Block on Parliament Hill will be undergoing extensive renovations, which are expected to last at least 10 years. It will be closed for that entire period. We have heard concerns that one or more mature trees near the structure may be removed for ease of access to the building or to otherwise facilitate the renovation process. We are particularly concerned about a mature elm, which stands just to

Erwin Dreessen January 21, 2019 June 24, 2024

Kanata Golf and Country Club development proposal

New updated content: 2018-12-17 15:13:43 We have just learned of a proposal floated by Richcraft to develop the Kanata Golf and Country Club, which runs through the Kanata Lakes residential area. The golf course is accounted for as greenspace under the 60/40 (residential to greenspace) agreement entered into by the former City of Kanata in the 1980s and assumed by the City of Ottawa upon amalgamation. It is under the

Paul Johanis December 17, 2018 November 26, 2024

Goulbourn Wetlands in the news

December 2018 In November 2016, the City released a report (6.0 MB) by Dillon Consulting which summarized the results of its re-assessment of the boundaries of the Goulbourn Wetland Complex. The analysis was based on GIS data as well as on-site surveys where access was granted. It concluded that 53 ha should be removed from the 2008 designation and 464 ha should be added. The City then gave landowners one

DevAdmin December 5, 2018 June 24, 2024

Goulbourn Wetlands Complex

Judge orders restoration of wetland (April 2017) Goulbourn Wetlands in the news (December 2018) Thomas Cavenagh Construction Ltd. convicted (October 2019) ~~~~~ See also, from our Archives: Goulbourn Wetland Complex (2006-07) And our Minutes of 29 January and 26 March 2018. See also, on the City of Ottawa web site: https://app06.ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/ara/2006/06-22/ACS2006-PGM-POL-0056%20-%20final.htm (June 2006) and https://app06.ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/ec/2005/05-24/ACS2005-PGM-POL-0035.htm (May 2005)

DevAdmin December 5, 2018 June 24, 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

Threats / Rural

Goulbourn Wetlands Complex Chalk River radioactive waste disposal facility Chaudière Islands Ottawa on-side with Windmill (October 2014) Chaudière Islands: A letter (26 Jan 2016) & updates Order-in-Council on land transfers (December 2017)

Claudia Ruiz October 25, 2018 June 24, 2024

Distinctive tree removal, Old Ottawa East

New updated content: 2018-07-23 12:35:12 Paul reported on a contact from a concerned resident regarding a very contentious distinctive tree removal for an infill project in Old Ottawa East which will likely involve a precedent setting private lawsuit against the developer. More information will be shared as this action is formalized. New updated content: 2020-07-20 09:20:48 The GA has been assisting a local resident who has sued a developer for

Paul Johanis July 23, 2018 August 30, 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

21 Withrow Update

New updated content: 2018-02-26 18:01:20 There is a development plan to build several single detached residences on the 2 acre historic property at 21 Withrow Avenue. It is currently the site of a heritage residence known as Kilmorie, which once belonged to the renowned Confederation poet William Wilfred Campbell. It is heavily treed, with many mature specimens. We previously wrote a letter to Planning staff to try and preserve this

Paul Johanis February 26, 2018 November 26, 2024

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