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Nepean, June 18—Following up on President James O’Grady’s presentation to the City of Ottawa’s Planning Committee on May 26th, the Trend-Arlington Community... more
June 18, 2015
When does the dream end, and reality takes over?
Like many people, I have enjoyed several attractions and events that took place along Preston Street –... more
May 11, 2015
RE : Zoning By-Law Amendment affecting low density residential zones
within the greenbelt (Infill II)
Dear Mr. Gauthier,
The purpose of this letter is to bring... more
By FHACA
February 27, 2015
(Ottawa, September 24, 2014) Today, Catherine Fortin LeFaivre, candidate for council in Rideau-Vanier, announced that she would fight Trinity Group's request... more
September 24, 2014
Dear Councillor,
I am writing to you in support of a motion to amend the Preston-Carling Secondary Plan that will be considered by Council next week.... more
July 4, 2014
The following is what was provided to the City of Ottawa Planner as feedback for a new City initiative presented at a public meeting Nov 18, 2013.
This... more
November 24, 2013
How can not following the planning process, submitting an application under a fake name and requiring ‘unforeseen’ zoning amendments—all actions taken by a... more
By James OGrady
October 9, 2013
Kids don't cross where you want them to cross, that's why the parents are concerned. As a teacher I know.
It doesn't matter where the kids are from, all kids... more
By James OGrady
June 28, 2013
My primary job as a councillor's assistant became working on planning and environment files because three of the communities in Capital Ward were being... more
By Donna Silver
February 5, 2013
Dear Editor,
Mr. Reevely's article in the Citizen today entitled, 'Why not run trains on Carling?' does a good job of explaining the City's argument why LRT... more
By James OGrady
May 3, 2013
In the middle of the last century, “urban renewal” peaked as the cutting edge of urban planning. Renewal referred not to restoration or renovation of... more
By Jay Baltz
April 13, 2013
To: Ken Gray
As most of you are aware, there is a condo to be built on the corner of Greenbank Road and Craig Henry Drive. Over a year ago, a builder purchased... more
April 3, 2013
If we want to build a sustainable City then redeveloping Carling Ave., a street that desperately needs to be revitalized, is a perfect candidate for Light Rail... more
By James OGrady
October 4, 2012
Bring on the debate!
Bob Bricklebank is right, It’s time fix the mess that is amalgamation by bringing the zoning bylaws inline with the Official Plan because... more
By James OGrady
September 22, 2012
NIMBY. Not In My Back Yard. It’s a potent label, convenient for dismissing local residents’ concerns and marginalizing people who want what’s best for their... more
October 30, 2010