NOTEBOOK: What does “affordable housing” mean?
Aussi disponible en français ... “Affordable housing” is a term that gets used in a lot of different ways. There’s a generally-accepted guideline that housing is affordable when all housing costs (rent/mortgage, plus utilities and property taxes) make up a maximum of...
Questions et réponses de la séance d’information sur le projet d’aménagement du 6310, chemin Hazeldean
Also available in English Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont participé à la séance d’information sur le projet d’aménagement de la semaine dernière. Plus de 300 résidents ont suivi l’émission en direct et plus du double ont visionné tout ou partie de l’archive...
Q&A from the Development Information Meeting for 6310 Hazeldean Road
Aussi disponible en français Thanks to everyone who attended the development information meeting last week. Over 300 residents tuned in live, and more than double that number have viewed all or part of the YouTube archive. We received approximately 185 written...
6310 Hazeldean: What’s next and what you can do
La version française suit We’ve heard a wide range of feedback from residents about the proposal for 6310 Hazeldean Road. Most of the comments we’ve received have been opposed to it, and there is also some support in the community. I intend to ensure that concerns are...
UPDATE: Zoning by-law amendment for 6171 Hazeldean
La version française suit The City of Ottawa received a subdivision and zoning by-law amendment application for 6171 Hazeldean Road in October 2020. It's located just east of Carp Road along the north side of Hazeldean, between the water tower and the new Starbucks,...
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...