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Tree loss continues unabated in Ottawa

March 2022 Westwind Public School – Stittsville The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has removed a sizable number of trees from the backside of Westwind Public School in Stittsville. Adjacent to the bike/walking path on the northwest side of the school’s campus, the trees have been removed with the stated intention of providing more open space for students to play. While we are of course in favor of providing Westwind Public

Erwin Dreessen April 1, 2022 June 24, 2024

The Campus Engagement Group

Following the decision on the location of the new hospital, the Ottawa Hospital adopted a new approach and established a new body for public engagement, the Campus Engagement Group. The Greenspace Alliance was invited to be part of this group, along with other members of the Protect the Farm Coalition, as well as local community associations and patient and family advocacy groups. The Chair of the Alliance was selected to

Erwin Dreessen November 20, 2021 June 24, 2024

Planning the New Hospital (2)

May 2021 The design for the new Civic hospital has been revealed, an event that was widely covered in the media. It was presented to Ottawa’s Finance and Economic Development Committee on May 4, 2021. Remarkably, two letters to the editor of the Ottawa Citizen continue to decry the choice of location instead of Field No. 1. June-July 2021 On June 29, the City held a 2-hour consultation session on

DevAdmin October 5, 2021 June 24, 2024

Brian Coburn extension

New updated content: 2021-08-23 08:57:12 The GA has submitted its comments on the extension of this roadway, opposing City staff’s preferred route on the basis that it would remove greenspace in close proximity to the Mer Bleue Bog and supporting instead a route further north that follows the existing right of way of the Blackburn Hamlet bypass. New updated content: 2022-02-21 09:15:11 Brian Coburn extension: The Environmental Impact Study for

Paul Johanis August 23, 2021 August 30, 2024

Hunt Club Pine Plantation

New updated content: 2021-06-21 15:25:07 Red Pine Plantation, Hunt Club Rd. In early June, community members reached out to the GA for help in opposing a development that would cut down 1.57 ha of a red pine plantation to make way for a parking and car storage lot for a BMW dealership. Members agreed to support the request and made many useful suggestions for how to respond, which were included

Erwin Dreessen July 19, 2021 August 30, 2024

Lalande Conservation Park

New updated content: 2021-06-21 15:25:07 Lalande Conservation Park Community members have reached out to the GA to seek support in protecting a greater extent of this urban woodlot than what is being planned in a current development application. Paul provided them with background information and options for pursuing this objective. Essentially, only a political response would likely provide further protection than what has been established through the application of current

Paul Johanis June 21, 2021 August 30, 2024

Tewin Expansion

New updated content: 2021-05-31 15:04:36 Tewin Expansion The decision on the location of urban expansion lands in January 2021 included 445 ha in south eastern Ottawa, destined to host a new suburban community dubbed Tewin by the proponents, a partnership between Taggart Investments and Algonquins of Ontario. These rural lands are covered by some agricultural lands but also woodlands and large wetland areas. Our guest at the meeting is a

Paul Johanis May 31, 2021 August 30, 2024

Proposed Embassy Row on SJAM

The National Capital Commission (NCC) has filed for an Official Plan amendment to allow for the creation of a diplomatic precinct along the Ottawa River. The subject lands, located at Slidell Street and the Sir John A. McDonald Parkway, are next to the Mechanicsville neighbourhood in Kitchissippi Ward. The lands are zoned by the City of Ottawa as greenspace (O1 Parks and Open Space) and are actively used by the

Erwin Dreessen February 25, 2021 June 24, 2024

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

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Tree loss continues unabated in Ottawa

The Campus Engagement Group

Planning the New Hospital (2)

Brian Coburn extension

Hunt Club Pine Plantation

Lalande Conservation Park

Tewin Expansion

Proposed Embassy Row on SJAM

Embassy Row

Chaudiere Islands Development Application

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