RECAP: Proposed development at Hazeldean & Savage
La version française suit We hosted a virtual information meeting on Wednesday, August 6 about a proposed housing development at the corner of Hazeldean Road and Savage Drive. The land includes 5872, 5880, 5884 Hazeldean Road, and 7 Savage Drive. Here's a summary of...
2500 Palladium: Site Plan Control application
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application for the property at 2500 Palladium, located in the southwest corner of the Palladium Auto-Park. The rear of the site backs onto Palladium Drive and the Eastbound on ramp for...
Information meeting: Proposed development at Hazeldean & Savage
La version française suit Originally published July 21, 2025 We hosted a virtual information meeting on Wednesday, August 6 about a proposed housing development at the corner of Hazeldean Road and Savage Drive. The land includes 5872, 5880, 5884 Hazeldean Road, and 7...
A map of current and future schools in Stittsville (July 2025)
La version française suit (Photo: École élémentaire publique Kanata-Stittsville, under construction in June 2025 on Cope Drive.) The number of schools in Stittsville is set to increase in future years, depending on population growth and provincial funding. The map...
1650 Shea Road: Zoning By-law Amendment application
UPDATE: This minor Zoning By-law Amendment application was approved by City staff through delegated authority. La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 1650 Shea Road, located northwest of the intersection...
NOTEBOOK: Data and dashboards about housing affordability in Ottawa
(Photo: Ottawa Community Housing’s Mosaïq Phase 2 under construction near Booth and Gladstone in Ottawa. When complete, there will be 273 new homes within five buildings.) (This post was originally published on my Substack newsletter.) Over the past few weeks, the...
What’s the latest on Stittsville residential development files? (July 2025)
La version française suit (Photo: Homes under construction on David Wiens Street in the Westwood neighbourhood, May 2025.) There are over two dozen residential projects in Stittsville that are in various stages of the approval and pre-construction process. Here's the...
UPDATE: Robert Grant Avenue extension construction
La version française suit Here's the latest update on construction of Robert Grant Avenue, between Abbott and Hazeldean. Construction is on track for an opening this fall, possibly as early as Thanksgiving weekend in October. The opening date depends on a number of...
UPDATE: Stittsville South W-4 planning applications
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-Law amendment applications from Caivan to develop a residential subdivision comprised of approximately 1,700 homes, including detached, townhouse and stacked townhomes, a park,...
UPDATE: Provincial rule changes and their impact on Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit Back in April I shared an update about changes coming to development on Stittsville Main Street. In short: New Provincial planning rules will erase the four-storey height limit on the northern part of Stittsville Main Street. (You can read...
NOTEBOOK: Transportation Master Plan comes to committee on June 26
La version française suit The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is nearing the finish line. Back in 2023, City Council approved TMP Part 1 - Policies. On Thursday, the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will consider TMP Part 2 – Capital Infrastructure Plan....
Construction info for 1518 Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit Inverness Homes will soon begin construction of The Station, located at 1518 Stittsville Main Street, immediately south of the Trans Canada Trail. The development includes a four-storey, 27-unit apartment building, and a two-storey mixed-use...
UPDATE: Zoning amendment for next phases of Abbott’s Run at Planning and Housing Committee June 18
UPDATE: Planning and Housing Committee approved this application on June 18. It will rise to City Council for final approval on June 25. La version française suit The Zoning By-law Amendment application for 5618 Hazeldean Road and 5101 Abbott Street East for Phases 2,...
Development and transportation updates for the Connections neighbourhood
La version française suit There's lots of activity in the works in and around the Connections community in the northern part of Stittsville. Here's a summary of ongoing development and transportation files. Crossway Terrace Park In May, parks and recreation staff...
Provincial Highway Maintenance Patrol Yard update
La version française suit A few weeks ago, I provided the Province with formal feedback for its “Site Selection, Preliminary Design, and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study” for a Highway Maintenance Patrol Yard (MPY) based on community concerns. The study is...