August 27, 2010

There are many developments being proposed for Kitchissippi Ward. Here you can find an update on the progress of ome of the largest ones; 114 Richmond Rd., 125 Hickory St. and 855 Carling Ave.

August 27, 2010

There have been changes to the development proposal for 114 Richmond Rd. as a result of the Design Review Panel’s recommendations. While these changes have created a better design and look of the site compared to the initial application, there are still some very concerning elements.

August 10, 2010

On June 28, 2010, City Council and OSEG formally entered into a partnership to redevelop Lansdowne Park in a P3 (Private, Public Partnership) arrangement. While everyone believes something needs to be done with the site and both the staff and business people working to put this plan together are very skilled and reputable, I feel the current plan has serious flaws. As a result, I could not support the plan.

June 28, 2010

A panel of experts was asked to read over and assess the development application for the “Les Soeurs de la Visitation” site at 114 Richmond Road. The experts consulted the affected community associations, the councillor and others before making their comments and recommendations known.

June 26, 2010

Late on Friday afternoon, after most public delegations had presented, the only outstanding official document of the Lansdowne Partnership Plan (“Document 27”) was released. It dealt with much of the subjects that have come under the scrutiny by Councillors, interested heritage bodies and the public at large.

June 23, 2010

In the Lansdowne Redevelopment Plan it is proposed that a large part of the site be declared as surplus. This could open the door to its eventual sale.

March 10, 2010

In advance of tomorrow night’s meeting Councillor Leadman has had a chance to preview the designs for 114 Richmond Rd. being proposed by Ashcroft Homes.

March 05, 2010

The City will begin construction on the Cave Creek Sanitary Collector this summer to help alleviate the bottle neck currently being experienced. The existing local watermains, sanitary and storm sewers in that area have also reached the end of their life cycle and will be replaced.

March 05, 2010

The Hintonburg/Mechanicsville Neighbourhood Planning Initiative (NPI) is one step closer to becoming a reality. The document came before City Council on Feb. 24.

March 05, 2010

The City of Ottawa will be undertaking an Area Traffic Management Study (ATM) for Byron Avenue between Island Park Drive and Holland Avenue.