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The City of Ottawa wasted no time, late Thursday, August 26, in reporting the outcome of that day’s Planning Committee meeting.
“The Committee approved zoning changes that would permit a couple of two-tower residential developments. On Clyde Avenue north of Baseline Road, two mixed-use towers of 18 and 28 storeys would add 416 dwelling units near the future Baseline Bus Rapid Transit corridor.“
It was a long and arduous meeting dealing with other subjects, and our agenda item was not dealt with until late afternoon, by which time everyone – councillors and residents alike – were wearing down.
A number of Copeland Park’s community members spoke, effectively and persuasively, against construction of the two-tower development.
Although not a voting member of the committee, our Councillor was in attendance. Mr Chiarelli asked questions; but, disappointingly, gave no indication of his support for or against the tower development.
So, the battle is lost! It remains only for City Council to approve the Planning Committee’s recommendation. This is scheduled for Wednesday, September 8.
Thanks to all who worked tirelessly to defeat this initiative.
While we have not been given any recent official information about the proposed towers, we understand that Golpro will be presenting their final plans to the City’s Planning Department on August 26, and then presenting them to City Council, for approval, on September 8.
If you have not already expressed you feelings about this inappropriately tall pair of towers, please do so now. The development is completely out of character with the rest of our community and threatens to overwhelm our roads with increased traffic.
Every letter to the City ( Laurel.McCreight@ottawa.ca ) will help to make our case that the requested re-zoning should be rejected. Please help.
613-560-5000
OC Transpo has simplified its customer service phone system by launching a new convenient phone number to direct you to the information you need. You can now call 613-560-5000 for all OC Transpo inquiries, including Para Transpo booking and cancellation services, schedule information, trip planning, fares, discounts, Park & Ride, Bikesecure permits, and more.
With one easy-to-remember phone number, you can access OC Transpo services through six self-serve options or be connected directly to a customer service representative.
All existing numbers will remain active during the transition to the new number, to allow existing customers time to adapt to the new change. Important phone numbers such as Special Constable Unit, Lost & Found and the Ottawa Distress Centre will not be affected and will continue to be available.
The phone number complements OC Transpo’s other 560 travel tools. When you need real-time information you can continue to text 560560 or call 613-560-1000 and use the four-digit bus stop number, or first three letters of the station name to get information about departure times for buses, the latest schedule updates, cancellations, or detours.
For more information, visit octranspo.com or give us a call today at 613-560-5000
The City of Ottawa reviewed its ward boundaries in 2020, to balance population numbers and achieve other components of “ effective representation,” as established by the Supreme Court of Canada and Ontario’s Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), which was formerly the Ontario Municipal Board. The last major review in 2005 established the City’s current 23 wards.
Since the last review, Ottawa has seen considerable population growth, especially in suburban wards outside the Greenbelt. Some wards are growing twice as fast as others, creating population imbalances.
The Ottawa Ward Boundary Review 2020 was meant to establish boundaries that can be used in at least three municipal elections (2022, 2026 and 2030).
Based on direction from City Council, an independent, third-party consultant team conducted the Review to ensure it was objective and impartial. The team consulted extensively with the public, Members of Council and stakeholder groups, including school boards. The final recommendations were considered by the Finance and Economic Development Committee and Council during their meetings of December 1, 2020 and December 9, 2020.
Council approved a new ward boundary structure for the City. Pending appeals and hearings by LPAT, the City’s by-law to establish the new boundaries will come into force for the 2022 Municipal Elections, before which the Council will need to approve the numbering of the new wards.
We would like to invite you and your fellow neighbors to a Crime Prevention Strategy Information Session in cooperation with the Ottawa Police Service. We would appreciate if you can help us get the word out by sharing this invitation with your members.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Thursday July 15, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: College Ward Crime Prevention Strategy Information Session with OPS
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://tinyurl.com/CollegeWardCrimePrevention
After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Kind Regards ,
Chantal Lebel
Director of Strategic Affairs & Communications
Office of Councillor Rick Chiarelli
City of Ottawa | 110 Laurier Ave. W.
Ottawa. Ontario K1P 1J1
613-580-2400 ex 12599
Chantal.Lebel@ottawa.ca
In September, City Council will be making final decisions regarding the new Official Plan
We have until then to give the Planning Department our feedback. If you have not done so, please have a look at what is proposed for the region and for College Ward 8 by visiting the The New Official Plan | Engage Ottawa information page.
If you have any thoughts about what the City is proposing, please forward them directly to the Planning Department. You will find the contact information you need on the website. And, thank you for participating.
Last week, the Canadian government launched the Canada Greener Homes Grant program, which offers up to $5,000 of reimbursement for energy-saving home upgrades.
Homeowners can claim up to $5,000 to implement eligible retrofits done after December 1, 2020, and up to $600 for the cost of the pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations, which usually range between $300-750. The reimbursement can be applied for and received once the post-retrofit evaluation has taken place.
A list of eligible retrofits and the amount available for compensation includes:
- Home insulation, up to $5,000;
- Air-sealing, up to $1,000;
- Windows and doors with ENERGY STAR certification, up to $5,000( Patio doors and windows between $125-250 depending on the ENERGY STAR certification level, hinged doors up to $125);
- (Smart) Thermostat, up to $50;
- Heating, up to $5,000;
- Renewable energy in the form of photovoltaic solar panels, up to $5,000; and
- Resiliency measures, including roofing membrane and foundation water-proofing (must be combined with another retrofit), up to $2,625.
Check the web-site Canada Greener Homes Grant program for all details and requirements regarding these grants.
If you’re a birder, you might be interested in hearing Michael Runtz’ presentation, through Carleton University. Runtz is one of Canada’s most highly respected naturalists, nature photographers, and natural history authors. An avid birdwatcher since the age of five, Runtz has worked as an interpretive naturalist in Algonquin Provincial and Point Pelee National parks, conducted biological surveys across Ontario, hosted an international television series Wild by Nature, published 14 natural history books and currently teaches natural history and ornithology at Carleton.
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
10:00-11:00 AM ET
Location: Online via Zoom webinar
From our friends in Tanglewood-Hillsdale Community Association, who survived the tornado in 2018, some recommendations for your Emergency Preparedness:
Ecology Ottawa is offering the opportunity for you to naturalize your garden by purchasing native plants to support urban biodiversity, just in time for planting. Check it out… Blog — Ecology Ottawa’s Pollinator Plant Fundraiser