Paul Johanis
April 15, 2026
April 15, 2026
Policies & Threats Related to Greenspaces
New updated content: 2026-03-14 15:44:46 Both the GA and the Poet’s Pathway delegated at the December 17 joint meeting of Planning and ARAC, bringing welcome new attention to this key greenspace. Our focus will now extend beyond the two parcels currently under threat to mount a campaign to preserve and protect the entirety of the linked greenspaces that form the inner greenbelt that is the Poets’ Pathway. To raise awareness
New updated content: 2026-03-14 15:44:46 A planning application has been received by the City concerning a major development proposed in the Ottawa River floodplain near Petrie Island. This is not the first submission for this development. The GA has previously opposed the application when it was originally made in 2020 and again in 2022. At first reading, nothing has really changed and there is no reason to change our position
New updated content: 2026-03-14 15:44:46 The GA has been made aware of NCC plans for residential development along Sussex Drive on what are now fairly treed open spaces. We have not taken any position on this issue, but residents and others have mounted a campaign against development. It was agreed to look more deeply into this issue. Action: J.P Unger will take the lead further researching these plans, liaising with
