VIDEO: Development Information Meeting for 6310 Hazeldean Road
The City of Ottawa has received a re-submission of a Zoning By-Law Amendment application for the site at 6310 Hazeldean Road. The developer, Devmont, is proposing a residential development containing 431 apartments in two buildings, with heights stepping up from three...
NOTEBOOK: A deeper look at the development proposal for 6310 Hazeldean (series index)
La version française suit This series takes a deeper look at the development proposal for 6310 Hazeldean Road. Based on questions and comments we're receiving from residents, I'm hoping to provide answers and more context: How closely does the proposal align to...
6310 Hazeldean Road: Zoning By-Law Amendment re-submission
UPDATE: Development Information Meeting on February 20 Our office will be hosting a development information meeting on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom to discuss this zoning by-law amendment re-submission. To register:...
6310 Hazeldean: Timelines and the planning process (Part 7)
La version française suit In this post I’ll provide more info about the planning review process, next steps for this file, and opportunities for residents to be involved. Step 1: The application In April 2022, the City received the first zoning by-law amendment...
6310 Hazeldean: Schools, doctors, and other amenities to support growth (Part 6)
La version française suit (Photo: Homes under construction in the Westwood subdivision in Stittsville.) Here's a sample of your feedback so far about community amenities: “There aren't enough community services, such as schools, doctors, community activities.”...
121 Brae: Zoning By-Law Amendment Update
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a second submission for a zoning by-law amendment application for the site at 121 Brae Crescent. The proposal is for a three-storey apartment building at the corner of Brae and Norway Spruce. The property is...
Helping build more homes, faster in Ottawa
La version française suit With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how cities let housing get built in their municipalities. With a greater focus on higher density housing, student housing, homes near transit and affordable housing, we are going to...
6310 Hazeldean: Parking and walking (Part 5)
La version française suit In this series, I’m trying to answer questions and feedback we’ve received about the development proposal for 6310 Hazeldean Road. The goal is not to justify the planning application or evaluate whether it’s “good” or “bad”, but to give more...
6310 Hazeldean: More OC Transpo service for Stittsville coming this spring (Part 4)
La version française suit In this series, I’m answering questions and feedback we’ve received about the development proposal for 6310 Hazeldean Road. The goal is to provide more context – not to justify the planning application or evaluate whether it’s “good” or...
6310 Hazeldean: When will Carp Road be upgraded? (Part 3)
La version française suit (Above: Detail from the Carp Road Widening Environmental Assessment (2015), Carp Road at Echowoods/Kittiwake.) (This is Part 3 in a series looking at the zoning by-law amendment proposed for 6310 Hazeldean Road. Here's an index of all the...
Stittsville South – Notice of Future Neighbourhood Study and Open House #1
La version française suit The City, in collaboration with landowners of properties identified as “W4 Stittsville South – Future Neighbourhood”, are undertaking a planning and engineering study to provide for the development of this new neighbourhood. This study will...
6310 Hazeldean: What does “suitable transition” mean? (Part 2)
La version française suit (The image above is from Devmont's application to the City. It's an architectural drawing showing how an an angular plane can be applied to 6310 Hazeldean Road.) (This is Part 2 in a series looking at the zoning by-law amendment proposed for...
Committee hears of Digital Twin benefits for new Zoning By-law
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today received a presentation about the City’s Digital Twin project and how the technology will be used to inform development of the new Zoning By-law. The Digital Twin is a virtual, 3D representation of...
6310 Hazeldean: How can they go from 15 metres to 77 metres?! (Part 1)
La version française suit (Part 1 in a series looking at the development proposal for 6310 Hazeldean Road.) Here’s a sample of some of the comments we’ve received so far about Devmont’s proposed zoning by-law amendment for 6310 Hazeldean to allow more height: “There...
37 Wildpine Court: Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-Law Amendment Re-submission
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a re-submission for a Plan of Subdivision application and a Zoning By-Law Amendment application for the site at 37 Wildpine Court. The proposal is for a four-storey apartment building with 94 apartments, and...