<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>amberway Archives - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</title>
	<atom:link href="https://glengower.ca/tag/amberway/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>https://glengower.ca/tag/amberway/</link>
	<description>Official web page for Glen Gower, councillor for Stittsville Ward in the CIty of Ottawa</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:01:51 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en-US</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>
	hourly	</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>
	1	</sy:updateFrequency>
	

<image>
	<url>https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-2025-150x150.png</url>
	<title>amberway Archives - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</title>
	<link>https://glengower.ca/tag/amberway/</link>
	<width>32</width>
	<height>32</height>
</image> 
	<item>
		<title>NOTEBOOK: My comments to staff on the Hazeldean-Savage development</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/development/notebook-my-comments-to-staff-on-the-hazeldean-savage-development/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=notebook-my-comments-to-staff-on-the-hazeldean-savage-development</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Gower]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Notebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[5872-hazeldean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazeldean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[savage]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://glengower.ca/?p=19970</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit Last week was the official deadline for comments on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the proposed development at Hazeldean and Savage. Here are the comments that I provided to City staff. Resident parking A total of 148 resident parking spaces and 86 visitor parking spaces are proposed, for a total of [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/notebook-my-comments-to-staff-on-the-hazeldean-savage-development/">NOTEBOOK: My comments to staff on the Hazeldean-Savage development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit </em></p>
<p>Last week was the official deadline for comments on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the proposed development at Hazeldean and Savage. Here are the comments that I provided to City staff.</p>
<p><strong>Resident parking</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A total of 148 resident parking spaces and 86 visitor parking spaces are proposed, for a total of 234 parking spaces.</li>
<li>148 parking spaces for 421 units = 0.35/unit</li>
<li>The Official Plan and Draft Zoning By-law support a reduction in parking requirements, however the proposed reduction in this case goes too far.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://glengower.substack.com/p/follow-up-modal-share-and-vehicle?utm_source=publication-search">2022 Origin-Destination survey</a> found that 31% of Stittsville apartment households did not own a vehicle. 56% owned a single vehicle; 13% owned two vehicles or more.</li>
<li>Based on that data, the current market demand for parking would suggest a ratio of at least 0.70/unit, or a minimum 295 parking spaces to meet market demand.</li>
<li>The applicant should include dedicated spaces for car share parking.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Commercial parking</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Concerns with the reduction of commercial parking spaces proposed. Section 3.3 of the planning rationale states that <em>“there appears to be ample on-street parking capacity within the adjacent residential area to accommodate occasional visitor or short-term commercial parking demand”. </em>However, Savage Drive does not have sidewalks on either side of the road, and the road is relatively narrow (approximately 6 metres) – not friendly to pedestrians.</li>
<li>For commercial parking spaces, the current Zoning By-law requires a <em>minimum</em> of 3.4 parking spaces per 100m<sup>2</sup> of gross floor area; whereas the new Zoning By-law proposes a <em>maximum</em> of 4 parking spaces per 100m<sup>2</sup>. Based on the proposed size of 438m<sup>2</sup>, the applicant should provide at least a dozen on-site parking spaces for commercial use, including employee parking.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Building height</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The applicant proposes three buildings, with heights of 4, 19, and 25 storeys.</li>
<li>The latest draft of the new Zoning By-law includes a height limit of 18 storeys along Hazeldean Road.</li>
<li>Maximum height for this development should be capped at 18 storeys.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Unit mix and affordability</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The applicant should include 3-bedroom units as part of the unit mix. Most applications for multi-story projects in Stittsville and Kanata have included larger units. This project should have a minimum 5-10% 3-bedroom units.</li>
<li>I encourage the applicant to participate in the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), and ensure that a minimum 15% of units in the building are below Average Market Rent.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Traffic</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Savage Drive access to Hazeldean Road remains a significant concern for the community. This intersection needs to be upgraded to a signalized intersection to ensure safe access for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.</li>
<li>I am glad to see the additional “right-out only” access proposed for Hazeldean Road.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion / recommendations</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The applicant has indicated that the zoning being sought is for a development that would occur over a very long timeframe.</li>
<li>Their intention is to build the 4-storey building as a first phase, and each of the taller buildings when market conditions in Stittsville make them viable, particularly with the parking ratio proposed. This part of Stittsville has a potential to evolve into a more walkable neighbourhood, but it will take at least a decade or more to get there.</li>
<li>My recommendation is for staff to <strong>cap building heights at 18 storeys</strong>, to align with the limits in the draft Zoning By-law.</li>
<li>This would give permission to build Building “C” at 4 storeys and potentially “Building A” at 18 storeys rather than 19.</li>
<li>Rough calculation: Building “A” (reduced unit count of 164 apartments) + Building “C” (35 apartments) = 199 units.</li>
<li>Visitor spaces required for 199 units (0.2/unit) = 40 spaces. That leaves 194 spaces (out of the 234 currently proposed), or a 0.97 parking ratio for 199 units –&gt; more than reasonable for the current environment in Stittsville.</li>
<li>Building “B” (proposed at 25 storeys), in addition to being capped at 18 storeys, should have a provision that prevents development until the Hazeldean LRT station is funded via a firm commitment from the provincial and federal governments. By that time, a lower parking ratio may be viable.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><strong>Note:</strong> You can still register for future notifications about this application and provide your comments by contacting Colette Gorni at 613-580-2424, ext. 21239 or <a href="mailto:Colette.Gorni@ottawa.ca">Colette.Gorni@ottawa.ca</a> and including File No. D02-02-25-0070 in the subject line. You can copy Councillor Glen at <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>. Since the official deadline for comments have passed, your feedback may not be reflected in the staff report. </em></p>
<hr />
<h2>CARNET DE NOTES : Mes commentaires au personnel sur le projet d’aménagement à l’intersection de Hazeldean et Savage</h2>
<p>Nous avions officiellement jusqu’à la semaine dernière pour commenter la demande de modification du <em>Règlement de zonage</em> pour le projet d’aménagement proposé à l’intersection du chemin Hazeldean et de la promenade Savage. Voici les commentaires que j’ai fournis au personnel de la Ville.</p>
<p><strong>Stationnement pour les résidentes et résidents</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Le projet prévoit 148 places pour les résidentes et résidents et 86 places pour les visiteurs, pour un total de 234 places de stationnement.</li>
<li>Il y aurait donc 148 places de stationnement pour 421 logements, soit 0,35 place par logement.</li>
<li>Le Plan officiel et la version provisoire du <em>Règlement de zonage</em> tendent vers une réduction des places de stationnement exigées, mais la réduction proposée dans ce projet va trop loin.</li>
<li>Selon l’<a href="https://glengower.substack.com/p/follow-up-modal-share-and-vehicle?utm_source=publication-search">enquête Origine-Destination 2022</a>, 31 % des ménages vivant en appartement dans Stittsville ne possèdent pas de véhicule, 56 % en ont un seul, et 13 % en ont deux ou plus.</li>
<li>D’après ces données, pour répondre à la demande actuelle du marché, il faudrait un ratio d’au moins 0,70 place par logement, soit un minimum de 295 places de stationnement.</li>
<li>Le requérant devrait prévoir des places réservées à l’autopartage.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Stationnement commercial</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>La réduction proposée du nombre de places de stationnement commerciales pose problème. La section 3.3 de la justification de l’aménagement indique ceci : « <em>il semble y avoir suffisamment de places de stationnement sur rue dans le secteur résidentiel adjacent pour accueillir les visiteurs occasionnels ou répondre à la demande de stationnement commercial de courte durée</em> ». Cependant, il n’y a pas de trottoir sur la promenade Savage, ni d’un côté ni de l’autre, et la chaussée est plutôt étroite (environ 6 mètres) – les piétons n’y sont pas à leur aise.</li>
<li>Pour les places de stationnement commerciales, le <em>Règlement de zonage</em> actuel exige un <em>minimum </em>de 3,4 places par 100 m² de surface brute, tandis que le nouveau prévoit un<em> maximum</em> de 4 places par 100 m². Sur la superficie proposée de 438 m², le requérant devrait fournir au moins 12 places de stationnement commerciales sur le site, celles pour les employés comprises.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Haute</strong><strong>ur de bâtiment</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Le requérant propose trois bâtiments de 4, 19 et 25 étages respectivement.</li>
<li>La dernière version du nouveau <em>Règlement de zonage</em> prévoit une limite de hauteur de 18 étages sur le chemin Hazeldean.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>La hauteur de ce projet devrait se limiter à 18 étages.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Composition et abordabilité des logements </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Le requérant devrait inclure des logements de trois chambres dans son projet. La plupart des projets de plusieurs étages dans Stittsville et Kanata comptent de grands logements. Celui-ci devrait comporter au moins 5 à 10 % de logements de trois chambres.</li>
<li>J’encourage le requérant à participer au Plan d’améliorations communautaires pour le logement abordable (PAC) et à prévoir pour au moins 15 % des logements un prix inférieur au loyer moyen du marché.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Circulation</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>L’accès au chemin Hazeldean sur la promenade Savage reste une préoccupation importante pour la population. Il faudra moderniser cette intersection pour la munir de feux afin de garantir la sécurité des piétons, des cyclistes et des automobilistes.</li>
<li>Je suis heureux de voir que l’on propose d’ajouter une voie où seul le virage à droite sur le chemin Hazeldean serait autorisé.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion et recommandations</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Le requérant a indiqué que le projet d’aménagement visé par le zonage demandé s’étalerait sur une très longue période.</li>
<li>Son intention est de construire le bâtiment de quatre étages dans un premier temps, puis chacun des bâtiments plus hauts lorsque les conditions du marché dans Stittsville le permettront, notamment en ce qui concerne le ratio proposé pour le stationnement. Cette partie de Stittsville a le potentiel de devenir un quartier plus propice à la marche, mais il faudra au moins une décennie, voire plus, pour y parvenir.</li>
<li>Ma recommandation au personnel serait de <strong>limiter la hauteur des bâtiments à 18 étages</strong>, conformément aux limites prévues dans la version provisoire du <em>Règlement de zonage</em>.</li>
<li>Cela permettrait au requérant de construire le bâtiment « C » de 4 étages, et le bâtiment « A » compterait possiblement 18 étages au lieu de 19.</li>
<li>Calcul approximatif : bâtiment « A » (nombre de logements réduit à 164) + bâtiment « C » (35 logements) = 199 logements.</li>
<li>Le nombre de places requises pour les visiteurs pour 199 logements est de 40 places (0,2 place par logement). Il reste donc 194 places (sur les 234 proposées), soit un ratio de 0,97 pour 199 logements, ce qui est plus que raisonnable compte tenu du contexte actuel dans Stittsville.</li>
<li>Pour le bâtiment « B » (de 25 étages dans la proposition, mais qui serait limité à 18 étages), la construction devrait aussi être conditionnelle à l’obtention, pour la station Hazeldean du TLR, d’un engagement ferme de financement de la part des gouvernements provincial et fédéral. À ce moment-là, un ratio de stationnement moins élevé pourrait être envisageable.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>Nota : </em></strong><em>Pour recevoir les prochains avis sur cette demande d’aménagement ou pour nous transmettre vos commentaires, veuillez communiquez avec</em> <em>Colette Gorni au 613‑580‑2424, poste 21239, ou écrire à </em><a href="mailto:Colette.Gorni@ottawa.ca"><em>Colette.Gorni@ottawa.ca</em></a> <em>en inscrivant le numéro de dossier D02-02-25-0070 dans la ligne d’objet. Vous pouvez aussi mettre en copie conforme le conseiller Glen Gower (</em><a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca"><em>glen.gower@ottawa.ca</em></a><em>). Étant donné que la date limite officielle pour transmettre des commentaires est dépassée, votre avis pourrait ne pas être pris en compte dans le rapport du personnel.</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/notebook-my-comments-to-staff-on-the-hazeldean-savage-development/">NOTEBOOK: My comments to staff on the Hazeldean-Savage development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Hazeldean at Savage: Zoning By-law Amendment</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/development/hazeldean-at-savage-zoning-by-law-amendment/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=hazeldean-at-savage-zoning-by-law-amendment</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Team Stittsville]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[5872-hazeldean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazeldean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[savage]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://glengower.ca/?p=19535</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit  The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the properties at 5872, 5880, 5884 Hazeldean Road, and 7 Savage Drive, located along the south side of Hazeldean Road, between Savage Drive and Sweetnam Drive. The proposal includes three new buildings on the site with a total of [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/hazeldean-at-savage-zoning-by-law-amendment/">Hazeldean at Savage: Zoning By-law Amendment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit </em></p>
<p>The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the properties at 5872, 5880, 5884 Hazeldean Road, and 7 Savage Drive, located along the south side of Hazeldean Road, between Savage Drive and Sweetnam Drive.</p>
<p>The proposal includes three new buildings on the site with a total of 456 new apartments and commercial space.</p>
<ul>
<li>Building A is a 19-storey mixed-use tower located in the northwest portion of the site, at the intersection of Hazeldean Road and Savage Drive. It has a total of 174 apartments and 190 square metres of at-grade commercial along Hazeldean Road.</li>
<li>Building B is 25-storey mixed-use tower located in the northeast portion of the site, along Hazeldean Road and abutting 5862 Hazeldean Road. The building contains a total of 247 apartments and 249 square metres of at-grade commercial space along Hazeldean Road.</li>
<li>Building C is a 4-storey low-rise apartment building located at the rear of the site, abutting 9 Savage Drive, and contains a total of 35 apartments.</li>
</ul>
<p>The proposed development features an internal road with two vehicular accesses: a full-movement access along Savage Drive and a right-out only access along Hazeldean Road. The internal road provides access to the underground parking garage and includes a turning loop.</p>
<p>A total of 148 resident parking spaces and 86 visitor parking spaces proposed. All resident parking and the majority visitor spaces, 84 spaces, are located in the underground parking garage. Four visitor parking spaces are located at grade.</p>
<p>A total of 4,415 square metres of amenity space is provided, including 1,497 square metres of communal space and 2,918 square metres of private amenity space in the form of balconies. A public courtyard is also proposed between Buildings A and B.</p>
<p>The owner of the property is Hazeldean Heights Inc. and the application was submitted by their planning consultant, Fotenn Planning + Design.</p>
<div id="attachment_19536" style="width: 1202px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/concept-site-plan-Hazeldean-and-Savage.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19536" class="wp-image-19536 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/concept-site-plan-Hazeldean-and-Savage.jpg" alt="" width="1192" height="942" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/concept-site-plan-Hazeldean-and-Savage.jpg 1192w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/concept-site-plan-Hazeldean-and-Savage-980x774.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/concept-site-plan-Hazeldean-and-Savage-480x379.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1192px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19536" class="wp-caption-text">Proposed concept site plan</p></div>
<div id="attachment_19537" style="width: 1232px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19537" class="wp-image-19537 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering.jpg" alt="" width="1222" height="648" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering.jpg 1222w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering-980x520.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering-480x255.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1222px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19537" class="wp-caption-text">View looking east down Hazeldean Road</p></div>
<hr />
<h3>Zoning By-law Amendment</h3>
<p>The site is currently split-zoned GM14 H(11) (General Mixed-Use, Subzone 14, Maximum Height Limit of 14 metres) and R1D (Residential First Density, Subzone D). The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment seeks to rezone the whole site to GM [XXXX] (General Mixed-Use Zone, Urban Exception XXXX). The new site-specific exception addresses the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Permit high-rise development.</li>
<li>Reduce the minimum required rear yard setback to 5 metres.</li>
<li>Increase the maximum permitted floor space index to 6.54.</li>
<li>Reduce the minimum number of required residential parking spaces to 148 spaces (0.35 spaces per unit).</li>
<li>Reduce the minimum number of required visitor parking spaces to 86 spaces.</li>
<li>Eliminate the minimum parking requirements for commercial uses.</li>
</ul>
<p>More information about the proposal is available on the City’s DevApps site: <a href="https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D02-02-25-0070/details">https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D02-02-25-0070/details</a></p>
<hr />
<h3>Background</h3>
<p>An <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/information-meeting-proposed-development-at-hazeldean-savage/">information meeting</a> was held on August 6, 2025 prior to the application being submitted. Changes have been made to the proposal since that meeting, including the addition of a &#8220;right-out only&#8221; access onto Hazeldean Road.</p>
<hr />
<h3>Stay informed</h3>
<p>Register for future notifications about this application and provide your comments by contacting Colette Gorni at 613-580-2424, ext. 21239 or <a href="mailto:Colette.Gorni@ottawa.ca">Colette.Gorni@ottawa.ca</a> and including File No. D02-02-25-0070 in the subject line. You can copy Councillor Glen at <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>.</p>
<p>Deadline for comments is <strong>January 26, 2026</strong>. Please note, comments will continue to be accepted and considered after the initial comment period due date noted above. However, comments received after the above date may not be reflected in the staff report.</p>
<div id="attachment_19538" style="width: 1551px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19538" class="wp-image-19538 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2.jpg" alt="" width="1541" height="876" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2.jpg 1541w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2-1280x728.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2-980x557.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2-480x273.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1541px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19538" class="wp-caption-text">View looking north on Savage Drive</p></div>
<div id="attachment_19539" style="width: 1017px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19539" class="wp-image-19539 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering3.jpg" alt="" width="1007" height="560" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering3.jpg 1007w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering3-980x545.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering3-480x267.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1007px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19539" class="wp-caption-text">View looking at proposed development from Hazeldean</p></div>
<div id="attachment_19540" style="width: 983px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19540" class="wp-image-19540 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering4.jpg" alt="" width="973" height="544" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering4.jpg 973w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering4-480x268.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 973px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19540" class="wp-caption-text">45-degree angular plane, measured from the rear lot line</p></div>
<div id="attachment_19541" style="width: 982px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering5.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19541" class="wp-image-19541 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering5.png" alt="" width="972" height="607" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering5.png 972w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering5-480x300.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 972px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19541" class="wp-caption-text">45-degree angular plane, measured from the corner side lot line</p></div>
<hr />
<h2>Angle Hazeldean et Savage : Modification du Règlement de zonage</h2>
<p>La Ville d’Ottawa a reçu une demande de modification du Règlement de zonage pour les propriétés situées au 5872, au 5880 et au 5884, chemin Hazeldean, ainsi qu’au 7, promenade Savage, lesquelles sont situées du côté sud du chemin Hazeldean, entre la promenade Savage et la promenade Sweetnam.</p>
<p>La proposition prévoit l’érection de trois immeubles comportant en tout 456 logements et des locaux commerciaux.</p>
<ul>
<li>L’immeuble A est une tour à utilisations polyvalentes de 19 étages située dans la partie nord-ouest du site, à l’intersection du chemin Hazeldean et de la promenade Savage. Il compte 174 logements et 190 mètres carrés de locaux commerciaux au rez-de-chaussée dont la façade donne sur le chemin Hazeldean.</li>
<li>L’immeuble B est une tour à utilisations polyvalentes de 25 étages située dans la partie nord-est du site, le long du chemin Hazeldean, qui jouxte le 5862, chemin Hazeldean. Il compte 247 logements et 249 mètres carrés de locaux commerciaux au rez-de-chaussée dont la façade donne sur le chemin Hazeldean.</li>
<li>L’immeuble C est un immeuble d’habitation de faible hauteur à 4 étages situé à l’arrière du site, à côté du 9, promenade Savage, qui compte 35 logements.</li>
</ul>
<p>Le projet comprend une voie interne avec dotée d’une entrée-sortie sur la promenade Savage et d’une sortie en virage à droite uniquement sur le chemin Hazeldean. La voie interne permet d’accéder au stationnement souterrain et comprend une boucle pour faire demi-tour.</p>
<p>En tout, 148 et 86 places de stationnement sont prévues pour les résidents et les visiteurs respectivement. Toutes les places de stationnement pour les résidents et la majorité de celles pour les visiteurs (84 places) sont situées dans le stationnement souterrain. Les quatre autres places de stationnement pour les visiteurs sont situées sur le terrain.</p>
<p>Le projet prévoit 4 415 mètres carrés d’aires d’agrément, dont 1 497 mètres carrés d’aires communes et 2 918 mètres carrés d’aires privées sous forme de balcons. Une cour publique est également prévue entre les immeubles A et B.</p>
<div id="attachment_19536" style="width: 1202px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/concept-site-plan-Hazeldean-and-Savage.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19536" class="wp-image-19536 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/concept-site-plan-Hazeldean-and-Savage.jpg" alt="" width="1192" height="942" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/concept-site-plan-Hazeldean-and-Savage.jpg 1192w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/concept-site-plan-Hazeldean-and-Savage-980x774.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/concept-site-plan-Hazeldean-and-Savage-480x379.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1192px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19536" class="wp-caption-text">Plan d’implantation du projet</p></div>
<div id="attachment_19537" style="width: 1232px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19537" class="wp-image-19537 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering.jpg" alt="" width="1222" height="648" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering.jpg 1222w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering-980x520.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering-480x255.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1222px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19537" class="wp-caption-text">Vue en direction est sur le chemin Hazeldean</p></div>
<hr />
<h3>Modification du Règlement de zonage</h3>
<p>Le site est actuellement assujetti à deux désignations de zonage : GM14 H (11) (zone d’utilisations polyvalentes générale, sous-zone 14, hauteur maximale de 14 mètres) et R1D (zone résidentielle de densité 1, sous-zone D). La modification proposée au Règlement de zonage vise à redésigner l’ensemble du site dans la catégorie GM [XXXX] (zone d’utilisations polyvalentes générale, exception urbaine XXXX). La nouvelle exception propre au site porte sur les points suivants.</p>
<ul>
<li>Autoriser la construction d’immeubles de grande hauteur.</li>
<li>Réduire le retrait minimal requis à l’arrière de la cour à 5 mètres.</li>
<li>Augmenter le rapport plancher-sol maximal autorisé à 6,54.</li>
<li>Réduire le nombre minimal de places de stationnement requises pour les résidents à 148 (0,35 place par logement).</li>
<li>Réduire le nombre minimal de places de stationnement requises pour les visiteurs à 86.</li>
<li>Supprimer les exigences minimales en matière de stationnement pour les utilisations commerciales.</li>
</ul>
<p>Vous trouverez de plus amples renseignements sur la proposition dans le site DemDam de la Ville : <a href="https://devapps.ottawa.ca/fr/applications/D02-02-25-0070/details">https://devapps.ottawa.ca/fr/applications/D02-02-25-0070/details</a></p>
<hr />
<h3>Contexte</h3>
<p>Une <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/information-meeting-proposed-development-at-hazeldean-savage/">réunion d’information</a> a eu lieu le 6 août 2025 avant le dépôt de la demande. Des modifications ont été apportées à la proposition depuis cette réunion, y compris l’ajout d’une sortie en virage à droite uniquement sur le chemin Hazeldean.</p>
<hr />
<h3>Restez informé</h3>
<p>Inscrivez-vous pour recevoir des avis au sujet de cette demande et transmettre vos observations en communiquant avec Colette Gorni au 613-580-2424, poste 21239, ou à <a href="mailto:Colette.Gorni@ottawa.ca">Colette.Gorni@ottawa.ca</a> et en inscrivant le numéro de dossier D02-02-25-0070 dans la ligne d’objet. Vous pouvez également envoyer une copie au conseiller Gower à l’adresse <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>.</p>
<p>La date limite pour soumettre vos commentaires est le <strong>26 janvier 2026</strong>. Veuillez noter que les commentaires reçus après la date limite mentionnée ci-dessus seront acceptés et pris en considération. Toutefois, il se peut qu’ils ne soient pas pris en considération dans le rapport du personnel.</p>
<div id="attachment_19538" style="width: 1551px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19538" class="wp-image-19538 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2.jpg" alt="" width="1541" height="876" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2.jpg 1541w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2-1280x728.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2-980x557.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hazeldean-and-Savage-rendering2-480x273.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1541px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19538" class="wp-caption-text">Vue en direction nord sur la promenade Savage</p></div>
<div id="attachment_19539" style="width: 1017px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19539" class="wp-image-19539 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering3.jpg" alt="" width="1007" height="560" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering3.jpg 1007w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering3-980x545.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering3-480x267.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1007px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19539" class="wp-caption-text">Vue du projet immobilier depuis le chemin Hazeldean</p></div>
<div id="attachment_19540" style="width: 983px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19540" class="wp-image-19540 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering4.jpg" alt="" width="973" height="544" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering4.jpg 973w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering4-480x268.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 973px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19540" class="wp-caption-text">Plan angulaire à 45 degrés, mesuré à partir de l’arrière du terrain</p></div>
<div id="attachment_19541" style="width: 982px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering5.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19541" class="wp-image-19541 size-full" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering5.png" alt="" width="972" height="607" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering5.png 972w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hazeldean-and-savage-rendering5-480x300.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 972px, 100vw" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-19541" class="wp-caption-text">Plan angulaire à 45 degrés, mesuré à partir du coin du terrain</p></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/hazeldean-at-savage-zoning-by-law-amendment/">Hazeldean at Savage: Zoning By-law Amendment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>RECAP: Proposed development at Hazeldean &#038; Savage</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/development/recap-proposed-development-at-hazeldean-savage/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=recap-proposed-development-at-hazeldean-savage</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Team Stittsville]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[5872-hazeldean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazeldean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[savage]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.glengower.ca/?p=17933</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;s a summary of information shared at the meeting. A full video from the meeting [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/recap-proposed-development-at-hazeldean-savage/">RECAP: Proposed development at Hazeldean &#038; Savage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit</em></p>
<p>We hosted a virtual information meeting on <strong>Wednesday, August 6</strong> 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.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a summary of information shared at the meeting. A full video from the meeting is also included at the bottom of this post.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2428-Hazeldean-Public-Meeting-2025-07-28-2.pdf">Presentation deck (PDF)*</a></li>
</ul>
<p><em>*These plans are subject to change when the application is formally submitted to the City.</em></p>
<h3></h3>
<h3>Who is the owner?</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The owner is a company called Hazeldean Heights, a local ownership group. During the meeting, the applicant’s representative said that the current owners have experience in building low-rise developments, but would likely partner with or even sell the property to another builder/developer more experienced with larger-scale builds.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><i><span data-contrast="none">(</span></i><b><i><span data-contrast="none">Note: </span></i></b><i><span data-contrast="none">Un</span></i><i><span data-contrast="auto">der Ontario law there is not a requirement for ownership details to be publicly disclosed. Often we see numbered companies listed as the owners/developers of a property, and many developers keep individual ownership details confidential.)</span></i><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<h3>Summary of proposal</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The proposed development includes three buildings, with a total of 456 units:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Building A – a 19-storey building located at the intersection of Savage Drive and Hazeldean.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Building B – a 25-storey building immediately adjacent to Building A.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Building C – a 4-storey building located near the 7 Savage Drive property.</span><br />
<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The preliminary unit mix includes approximately 55% one-bedroom apartments, 25% one-bedroom plus den, 32% two bedrooms, 4% two bedroom plus den, and over 4% studios. The current plan is for these apartments to be rentals. The ground floor facing Hazeldean Road is intended for commercial use.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Exact rental rates / affordability is not available during this early stage of the proposal, however the developer plans to rent the units at market rates. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">There are 148 proposed parking spots for residents on two underground parking levels, along with over 80 underground visitor parking spots and 4 surface visitor parking spots. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The building is located approximately 1.2 kilometres from a planned rapid transit station (the Hazeldean LRT station planned for Stage 3 light rail). Hazeldean is designated as a transit priority route, which means there will be significant upgrades to frequency and capacity for transit along the corridor.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The design includes a public plaza, garden, or park space that links Buildings A and B. The plan will incorporate as much green space and park space as possible, with trees placed in raised planters due to the underground parking garage. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Resident and visitor vehicle access for all buildings is planned via Savage Drive through a private access road. There is a secondary access to Hazeldean Road that would be reserved for utility vehicles (for example, garbage or emergency vehicles).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Construction information such as timeline and impacts including blasting, truck access, dust control, noise mitigation, etc. are not available due to the early stage of this proposal. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Project timeline</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">October 2024: Pre-consultation with City staff.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">February 2025: Presentation to the Urban Design Review Panel for design feedback.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Early July 2025: First meeting with Councillor Gower.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">August 6, 2025: First information meeting for residents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Late August 2025: Planned application submission to the City for a zoning by-law amendment, followed by a site plan control application.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<h3>Overview of primary concerns raised by residents</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Building height</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Traffic impacts and safety, including Savage Drive access and Savage/Hazeldean intersection</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Amount of parking; plus concern about overflow parking on Savage Drive</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Infrastructure and amenity capacity (water, sewer, fire, schools, healthcare)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Transportation capacity (major roads and transit)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Affordability</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Accessibility (accessible units)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Parks/green space</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">City operations (including snow clearing)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<h3>Next steps</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The application has not been formally submitted to City staff. If/when an application is submitted, our office will be providing updated information through our website and email newsletter. There will also be a formal notification that will go out to nearby residents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We are providing a compilation of all comments and questions received via email and during the information meeting to the applicant.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">  </span><span data-contrast="none">Residents can email additional comments or questions to Councillor Glen at </span><a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca"><span data-contrast="none">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</span></a><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Information meeting: Proposed development at Hazeldean &amp; Savage" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xa8JJ0Qbxnw?feature=oembed"  allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<hr />
<h2>Récapitulatif : Aménagement proposé à l’angle de Hazeldean et Savage</h2>
<p>Le <strong>mercredi 6 août</strong>, nous avons tenu une réunion d’information virtuelle au sujet d’un projet de développement résidentiel à l’angle du chemin Hazeldean et de la promenade Savage. Le terrain comprend les adresses municipales suivantes : 5872, 5880 et 5884, chemin Hazeldean, et 7, promenade Savage.</p>
<p>Voici un résumé des renseignements communiqués lors de la réunion. Une vidéo complète de la réunion est également incluse au bas de cette publication.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2428-Hazeldean-Public-Meeting-2025-07-28-2.pdf">Document de présentation (format PDF)*</a></li>
</ul>
<p><em>*Ces plans peuvent être modifiés lorsque la demande est officiellement soumise à la Ville.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<h3>Qui est le propriétaire?</h3>
<p>Le propriétaire est une entreprise appelée Hazeldean Heights, un groupe de propriétaires locaux. Au cours de la réunion, le représentant du demandeur a déclaré que les propriétaires actuels ont de l’expérience dans la construction d’immeubles de faible hauteur, mais qu’ils s’associeraient probablement à un autre constructeur ou promoteur plus expérimenté dans les constructions à plus grande échelle, ou lui vendraient la propriété.</p>
<p><em>(<strong>Remarque : </strong>En vertu de la loi ontarienne, il n’est pas obligatoire que les détails de la propriété soient divulgués publiquement. Souvent, nous voyons des sociétés numérotées répertoriées comme propriétaires ou promoteurs d’une propriété. De nombreux promoteurs gardent confidentiels les détails de la propriété individuelle.)</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Résumé de la proposition</h3>
<p>L’aménagement proposé comprend trois bâtiments, avec un total de 456 logements :</p>
<ul>
<li>Bâtiment A – Un bâtiment de 19 étages situé à l’intersection de la promenade Savage et du chemin Hazeldean.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Bâtiment B – Un bâtiment de 25 étages immédiatement adjacent au Bâtiment A.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Bâtiment C – Un bâtiment de 4 étages situé près de la propriété du 7, promenade Savage.</li>
</ul>
<p>La combinaison préliminaire de logements comprend environ 55 % d’appartements d’une chambre, 25 % d’appartements d’une chambre avec salon, 32 % d’appartements de deux chambres, 4 % d’appartements de deux chambres avec salon et plus de 4 % de studios. Le plan actuel est que ces appartements soient locatifs. Le rez-de-chaussée donnant sur le chemin Hazeldean est destiné à un usage commercial.</p>
<p>Les taux de location exacts et l’abordabilité ne sont pas disponibles à cette étape initiale de la proposition, mais le promoteur prévoit louer les logements au taux du marché.</p>
<p>Il y a 148 places de stationnement proposées pour les résidents sur deux niveaux de stationnement souterrain, ainsi que plus de 80 places de stationnement souterrain pour les visiteurs et 4 places de stationnement en surface pour les visiteurs.</p>
<p>Le bâtiment est situé à environ 1,2 kilomètre d’une station prévue des couloirs de transport en commun rapide (la station de train léger sur rail Hazeldean prévue pour la phase 3 du train léger sur rail). Hazeldean est désigné en tant que voie prioritaire pour le transport en commun, ce qui signifie qu’il y aura des améliorations importantes à la fréquence et à la capacité du transport en commun le long du corridor.</p>
<p>La conception comprend une place publique, un jardin ou un parc qui relie les Bâtiments A et B. Le plan comprendra autant d’espaces verts et d’espaces de parc que possible, avec des arbres placés dans des jardinières surélevées en raison du stationnement souterrain.</p>
<p>L’accès des véhicules des résidents et des visiteurs à tous les bâtiments est prévu au moyen de la promenade Savage à l’aide d’une route d’accès privée. Un accès secondaire au chemin Hazeldean serait réservé aux véhicules utilitaires (par exemple, les camions à ordures ou les véhicules d’urgence).</p>
<p>Les renseignements sur la construction, tels que l’échéancier et les répercussions, y compris le dynamitage, l’accès des camions, le contrôle de la poussière, l’atténuation du bruit, etc., ne sont pas disponibles en raison du stade précoce de cette proposition.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Échéancier du projet</h3>
<ul>
<li>Octobre 2024 : Consultation préalable avec le personnel de la Ville.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Février 2025 : Présentation au Comité d’examen de l’aménagement urbain pour obtenir des commentaires sur la conception.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Début juillet 2025 : Première rencontre avec le conseiller Gower.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Le 6 août 2025 : Première réunion d’information pour les résidents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fin août 2025 : Présentation d’une demande prévue à la Ville pour une modification du règlement de zonage, suivie d’une demande de réglementation du plan d’implantation.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Aperçu des principales préoccupations soulevées par les résidents</h3>
<ul>
<li>Hauteur des bâtiments</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Répercussions sur la circulation et la sécurité, y compris l’accès à la promenade Savage et à l’intersection de Savage et Hazeldean</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Nombre de places de stationnement; et des préoccupations concernant les places de stationnement supplémentaires sur la promenade Savage</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Infrastructure et capacité des installations (eau, égouts, incendie, écoles, soins de santé)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Capacité de transport (routes principales et transport en commun)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Abordabilité</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Accessibilité (logements accessibles)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Parcs et espaces verts</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Opérations municipales (y compris le déneigement)</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Prochaines étapes</h3>
<p>La demande n’a pas été officiellement soumise au personnel de la Ville. Si une demande est soumise, notre bureau fournira des renseignements à jour au moyen de notre site Web et de notre bulletin électronique. Un avis officiel sera également envoyé aux résidents des environs.</p>
<p>Nous fournissons au demandeur une compilation de tous les commentaires et de toutes les questions reçus par courriel et pendant la réunion d’information. Les résidents peuvent envoyer leurs commentaires et questions supplémentaires au conseiller Glen Gower à l’adresse suivante : <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>.</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Information meeting: Proposed development at Hazeldean &amp; Savage" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xa8JJ0Qbxnw?feature=oembed"  allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/recap-proposed-development-at-hazeldean-savage/">RECAP: Proposed development at Hazeldean &#038; Savage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Information meeting: Proposed development at Hazeldean &#038; Savage</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/development/information-meeting-proposed-development-at-hazeldean-savage/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=information-meeting-proposed-development-at-hazeldean-savage</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Team Stittsville]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[5872-hazeldean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazeldean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[savage]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.glengower.ca/?p=17768</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 Savage Drive. Here&#8217;s a video archive of the meeting and the presentation [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/information-meeting-proposed-development-at-hazeldean-savage/">Information meeting: Proposed development at Hazeldean &#038; Savage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit</em></p>
<p><em>Originally published July 21, 2025</em></p>
<p>We hosted a virtual information meeting on <strong>Wednesday, August 6</strong> 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&#8217;s a video archive of the meeting and the presentation slides.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Public-Meeting-Presentation-hazeldean-at-savage-august-6-2025.pdf">Councillor Glen’s introduction slides (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2428-Hazeldean-Public-Meeting-2025-07-28-2.pdf">Proponent&#8217;s presentation slides (PDF)*</a><br />
*please note that these plans are subject to change when the application is formally submitted to the City</li>
</ul>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Information meeting: Proposed development at Hazeldean &amp; Savage" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xa8JJ0Qbxnw?feature=oembed"  allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<hr />
<p>The proponent, Hazeldean Heights, is seeking input and comments for their proposal that includes two high-rise apartment buildings, one at 19-storeys and one at 25-storeys, as well as one 4-storey apartment building. The proposal also includes ground floor retail along Hazeldean Road. While a pre-application consultation has been completed with City staff, no application has been filed at this time. More details will be provided at the meeting.</p>
<p>To register for the meeting: <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8817cd0d-88a5-4030-971a-4a73affafbd9@dfcc033d-df87-4c6e-a1b8-8eaa73f1b72e">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8817cd0d-88a5-4030-971a-4a73affafbd9@dfcc033d-df87-4c6e-a1b8-8eaa73f1b72e</a></p>
<p><em>We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to fully participate. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a> or call 613-580-2476.</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Stay informed</h3>
<p>You can send your comments and questions in advance of the meeting to Councillor Glen at <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>. Residents will also be able to ask questions directly to the developer at the meeting.</p>
<hr />
<h2>Réunion d’information : Aménagement proposé à l’angle de Hazeldean et Savage</h2>
<p>Nous organisons une séance d’information virtuelle le <strong>mercredi 6 août, à 19 h, au </strong>sujet d’un projet d’aménagement résidentiel à l’angle du chemin Hazeldean et de la promenade Savage. Le terrain comprend les adresses municipales suivantes : 5872, 5880 et 5884, chemin Hazeldean, et 7, promenade Savage.</p>
<p>Le requérant, Hazeldean Heights veut obtenir l’avis et les commentaires du public pour sa proposition qui comprend deux tours d’habitation, l’une de 19 étages et l’autre de 25 étages, ainsi qu’un immeuble d’habitation de 4 étages. La proposition comprend également des espaces pour les commerces de détail au rez-de-chaussée le long du chemin Hazeldean. Bien qu’une consultation préalable à la demande ait été effectuée auprès du personnel de la Ville, aucune demande officielle n’a été déposée pour le moment. D’autres détails seront fournis lors de la réunion.</p>
<p>Pour vous inscrire à la séance : <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8817cd0d-88a5-4030-971a-4a73affafbd9@dfcc033d-df87-4c6e-a1b8-8eaa73f1b72e">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8817cd0d-88a5-4030-971a-4a73affafbd9@dfcc033d-df87-4c6e-a1b8-8eaa73f1b72e</a></p>
<p><em>Nous nous efforçons d’organiser des événements inclusifs et accessibles auxquels tout le monde, y compris les personnes en situation de handicap, peut participer pleinement. Pour demander des mesures d’adaptation ou pour toute question sur l’accessibilité, veuillez envoyer un courriel à glen.gower@ottawa.ca ou composer le 613-580-2476</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Restez informé</h3>
<p>Vous pouvez envoyer vos commentaires et vos questions avant la réunion au conseiller Glen Gower (<a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>). Les résidents pourront également poser leurs questions directement au promoteur pendant la séance.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/information-meeting-proposed-development-at-hazeldean-savage/">Information meeting: Proposed development at Hazeldean &#038; Savage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>NOTEBOOK: Early planning for a new pathway between Amberwood and Amberlakes</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-early-planning-for-a-new-pathway-between-amberwood-and-amberlakes/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=notebook-early-planning-for-a-new-pathway-between-amberwood-and-amberlakes</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Team Stittsville]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Notebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberlakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pathway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pedestrians]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poole creek]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.glengower.ca/?p=17881</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit  A few weeks back in my weekly video update, I mentioned the possibility of a new extension of the Poole Creek Pathway through Amberwood and Amberlakes. I wanted to provide some more information about where we are at with that project. Background Decades ago, Goulbourn Township and home developers built a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-early-planning-for-a-new-pathway-between-amberwood-and-amberlakes/">NOTEBOOK: Early planning for a new pathway between Amberwood and Amberlakes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit </em></p>
<p>A few weeks back in my weekly video update, I mentioned the possibility of a new extension of the Poole Creek Pathway through Amberwood and Amberlakes. I wanted to provide some more information about where we are at with that project.</p>
<h3>Background</h3>
<p>Decades ago, Goulbourn Township and home developers built a network of walking paths along Poole Creek, including next to Johnny Leroux Arena, and through neighbourhoods including Wyldewood, Amberwood, Amberway, Forest Creek, and Fringewood.</p>
<p>Going back about 25 years or more, there was a “Poole Creek Pathway Committee” formed by residents to advocate for expanding the pathway, including a northern leg at the western edge of Wyldewood, parallel to Stittsville Main Street towards Wildpine Court.</p>
<p>In response to requests from residents, in 2021 I asked City staff to evaluate three potential corridors for additional pathways.</p>
<p><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17882" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors.jpg" alt="Map showing three potential corridors for a Poole Creek extension" width="2400" height="2390" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors.jpg 1920w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-300x300.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-1024x1020.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-150x150.jpg 150w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-768x765.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-1536x1530.jpg 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-610x607.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-1080x1076.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-1280x1275.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-980x976.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-480x478.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Corridor 1:</strong> An extension that would connect from the existing Poole Creek Pathway, heading north towards Wildpine Court and the shopping plaza.</li>
<li><strong>Corridor 2</strong>: A pathway through the hydro corridor between Amberlakes and Amberwood.</li>
<li><strong>Corridor 3:</strong> A pathway north of Hesse Crescent in Wyldewood, connecting to the existing pathways between Hesse Crescent and Pine Bluff Trail.</li>
</ul>
<p>In 2022, the City of Ottawa applied and received funding the Federal government’s Active Transportation Fund for a feasibility study: <em>“This feasibility study will yield recommended options for the design and construction of transportation infrastructure to park amenities, commercial development on Stittsville Main Street, and the promote active recreation uses along the pathway including cycling, running and walking by Stittsville residents.”</em></p>
<p>The study was conducted by WSP and completed in 2025.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Study considerations and findings</h3>
<p>WSP evaluated several factors as part of their feasibility study, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Property ownership  and boundaries</li>
<li>Road allowance and right-of-way</li>
<li>Utility mapping and locations</li>
<li>Existing pathways</li>
<li>Flood plain mapping</li>
<li>Species at risk locations</li>
<li>Zoning and planned developments</li>
<li>Community stakeholders</li>
<li>Traffic studies</li>
<li>Collision history data</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Through the study, they identified several constraints along the three corridors, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Land ownership constraints</li>
<li>Hydrological &amp; environmental issues (much of this area is within a floodplain)</li>
<li>Utility corridor restrictions</li>
<li>Sightline &amp; safety concerns at road crossings</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_17883" style="width: 2570px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17883" class="wp-image-17883 size-full" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-scaled.jpg" alt="Poole Creek Trail feasibility study - constraint map" width="2560" height="1703" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-300x200.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-768x511.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-610x406.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-1080x718.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-980x652.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-480x319.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-17883" class="wp-caption-text">Click map for larger size</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With those constraints, they ruled out Corridor 1 and Corridor 3 for consideration. A pathway through Corridor 2, however, can feasibly be built and would provide significant connectivity between several neighbourhoods.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>What’s possible</h3>
<div id="attachment_17884" style="width: 1432px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17884" class="size-full wp-image-17884" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-scaled.jpg" alt="Map showing potential Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the new Poole Creek Pathway" width="1422" height="2560" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-scaled.jpg 1422w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-167x300.jpg 167w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-569x1024.jpg 569w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-768x1382.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-853x1536.jpg 853w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-1138x2048.jpg 1138w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-610x1098.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-1080x1944.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-1280x2304.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-980x1764.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-480x864.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-17884" class="wp-caption-text">Click for larger size</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The report identifies two phases to the project, using existing pathways and creating new pathways through the hydro corridor.</p>
<p><strong>Phase 1:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Create a continuous pathway from Stittsville Main Street to Fringewood drive, using existing and new pathways.</li>
<li>The existing pathways are in Amberlakes, Amberwood, Forest Creek, and Fringewood, as well as the sidewalk along Springbrook.</li>
<li>A new pathway could run through the hydro corridor from Amberlakes to Springbrook.</li>
<li>The pathways would be built or upgraded as 3.0-metre stone dust gravel pathways, to meet current accessibility requirements.</li>
<li>The project would include a pedestrian crosswalk on Springbrook adjacent to the Amberwood Village Golf &amp; Recreation facility, and an upgrade to the sidewalk along Springbrook between the golf course and the mailboxes.</li>
<li>Cost estimate ranges from $1,258,000 (low) to $2,935,000 (high)</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Phase 2:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Create a new pathway connecting through the hydro corridor from Springbrook to Savage, providing a more direct east-west route.</li>
<li>Property ownership constraints and community gardens in this part of the hydro corridor would require additional study and consultation.</li>
<li>Cost estimate $762,000 (low) $1,777,000 (high)</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Next steps</h3>
<p>This project is still in the very early stages, and does not have funding or approval to proceed.</p>
<p>The immediate next step is securing funding for a functional design (about $30,000) to build on the feasibility study. A completed functional design would also allow the city to apply for grants for the project, should they become available.</p>
<p>The project would also have to be evaluated as part of the City’s priority list for new cycling and pedestrian projects. Unfortunately, the results of the feasibility study came too late to be a part of the <a href="http://glengower.ca/development/notebook-transportation-master-plan-comes-to-committee-on-june-26/">2025 Transportation Master Plan (TMP)</a> passed at Council in July, but it will be reviewed as part of the next TMP update two years from now.</p>
<p>As this project progresses, there will be opportunities for informal and formal consultation with residents and property owners. The Amberwood Village Residents Association have provided feedback as part of the feasibility study, given that the new pathway passes through part of the golf course.</p>
<p>From a broader perspective, this pathway would connect several neighbourhoods to an existing north-south corridor that extends south to the Trans Canada Trail, and north to Maple Grove Road. In the future, this route will extend north to Culdaff in the Connections neighbourhood, and further south towards Flewellyn Road. (See map below.)</p>
<p>I would also like to hear from residents. Do you have any questions or feedback about the project? <a href="http://glengower.ca/contact/">Click here to contact me.</a></p>
<div id="attachment_17888" style="width: 1868px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17888" class="wp-image-17888 size-full" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual.jpg" alt="Stittsville Pathways conceptual" width="1858" height="1428" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual.jpg 1858w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-300x231.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-1024x787.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-768x590.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-1536x1181.jpg 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-610x469.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-1080x830.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-1280x984.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-980x753.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-480x369.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-17888" class="wp-caption-text">This map shows four current and future recreation pathway corridors in Stittsville: 1) The Trans Canada Trail, running east-west. 2) The north-south route between Maple Grove Road and Abbott Street. This route exists today and includes a mix of pathways and residential streets. In the future it will extend further north to Culdaff Road in the Connections neighbourhood, and further south towards Flewellyn. 3) Maple Grove Road corridor, running east west. Eventually, safer pathway connections will be built from Rothbourne Road in the west to east of Terry Fox Drive, potentially as far as Eagleson Road. 4) The Poole Creek Pathway extension through the hydro corridor, described in this post.</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<hr />
<h2>BLOC-NOTES : Planification précoce d’un nouveau sentier entre Amberwood et Amberlakes</h2>
<p><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17885" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7.jpg" alt="Aerial photo of the Hydro corridor, looking east" width="1924" height="1080" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7.jpg 1924w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7-300x168.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7-768x431.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7-2048x1149.jpg 1925w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7-610x342.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7-1080x606.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7-1280x718.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7-980x550.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-7-480x269.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1924px) 100vw, 1924px" /></a></p>
<p>Il y a quelques semaines, dans ma mise à jour vidéo hebdomadaire, j’ai mentionné la possibilité d’un nouveau prolongement du sentier du ruisseau Poole à travers Amberwood et Amberlakes. Je voulais vous donner plus d’informations sur l’état d’avancement de ce projet.</p>
<h3>Contexte</h3>
<p>Il y a des décennies, le canton de Goulbourn et des promoteurs résidentiels ont construit un réseau de sentiers pédestres le long du ruisseau Poole, notamment à côté de l’aréna Johnny-Leroux et à travers des quartiers tels que Wyldewood, Amberwood, Amberway, Forest Creek et Fringewood.</p>
<p>Il y a environ 25 ans ou plus, un « comité du sentier du ruisseau Poole » a été formé par des résidents pour plaider en faveur de l’élargissement du sentier, y compris un tronçon nord à l’extrémité ouest de Wyldewood, parallèlement à la rue Stittsville Main en direction de la cour Wildpine.</p>
<p>En réponse aux demandes des résidents, j’ai demandé au personnel de la Ville, en 2021, d’évaluer trois corridors potentiels pour l’ajout de sentiers supplémentaires.</p>
<p><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17882" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors.jpg" alt="Map showing three potential corridors for a Poole Creek extension" width="1920" height="1912" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors.jpg 1920w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-300x300.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-1024x1020.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-150x150.jpg 150w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-768x765.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-1536x1530.jpg 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-610x607.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-1080x1076.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-1280x1275.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-980x976.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/poole-creek-pathway-extension-corridors-480x478.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Corridor 1 :</strong> Un prolongement qui relierait le sentier existant du ruisseau Poole, en direction nord vers la cour Wildpine et le centre commercial.</li>
<li><strong>Corridor 2</strong> : Un sentier traversant le couloir de transport de l’électricité entre Amberlakes et Amberwood.</li>
<li><strong>Corridor 3 :</strong> Un sentier au nord du croissant Hesse à Wyldewood, reliant les sentiers existants entre le croissant Hesse et le sentier Pine Bluff.</li>
</ul>
<p>En 2022, la Ville d’Ottawa a demandé et reçu du financement du Fonds pour le transport actif du gouvernement du Canada pour une étude de faisabilité : <em>« Cette étude de faisabilité permettra de recommander des options pour la conception et la construction d’infrastructures de transport vers les aires d’agrément du parc et l’artère commerciale de la rue Stittsville Main, ainsi que pour la promotion d’activités récréatives actives le long du sentier, y compris le cyclisme, la course et la marche par les résidents de Stittsville. »</em> [Traduction]</p>
<p>L’étude a été menée par WSP. Elle a été terminée en 2025.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Considérations et conclusions de l’étude</h3>
<p>WSP a évalué plusieurs facteurs dans le cadre de son étude de faisabilité, notamment :</p>
<ul>
<li>Droits de propriété et limites de propriété</li>
<li>Emprise routière et droit de passage</li>
<li>Cartographie et emplacements des services publics</li>
<li>Sentiers actuels</li>
<li>Cartographie de la plaine inondable</li>
<li>Emplacements des espèces en péril</li>
<li>Zonage et aménagements planifiés</li>
<li>Acteurs de la collectivité</li>
<li>Études sur la circulation</li>
<li>Données sur l’historique des collisions</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Dans le cadre de l’étude, plusieurs contraintes le long des trois corridors ont été répertoriées, notamment :</p>
<ul>
<li>Contraintes relatives à la propriété foncière</li>
<li>Enjeux hydrologiques et environnementaux (une grande partie de cette zone se trouve dans une plaine inondable)</li>
<li>Restrictions relatives aux corridors de services publics</li>
<li>Visibilité et sécurité aux croisements routiers</li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_17883" style="width: 1930px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17883" class="size-full wp-image-17883" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1277" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-300x200.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-768x511.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-610x406.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-1080x718.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-980x652.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-34-constraint-map-480x319.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-17883" class="wp-caption-text">Cliquez sur la carte pour l’agrandir.</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Compte tenu de ces contraintes, le corridor 1 et le corridor 3 ont été exclus. Un sentier traversant le corridor 2 peut toutefois être construit et assurerait une connectivité importante entre plusieurs quartiers.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Ce qui est possible</h3>
<div id="attachment_17884" style="width: 1432px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17884" class="size-full wp-image-17884" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-scaled.jpg" alt="Map showing potential Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the new Poole Creek Pathway" width="1422" height="2560" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-scaled.jpg 1422w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-167x300.jpg 167w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-569x1024.jpg 569w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-768x1382.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-853x1536.jpg 853w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-1138x2048.jpg 1138w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-610x1098.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-1080x1944.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-1280x2304.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-980x1764.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250307-Poole-Creek-Trail-Feasibility-Study-Report-Final-36.jpg-map-for-web-480x864.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-17884" class="wp-caption-text">Click for larger size</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Le rapport définit deux phases pour le projet, soit l’utilisation des sentiers existants et la création de nouveaux sentiers dans le couloir de transport de l’électricité.</p>
<p><strong>Phase 1 :</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Créer un sentier continu de la rue Stittsville Main à la promenade Fringewood, en utilisant les sentiers existants et en créant de nouveaux sentiers.</li>
<li>Les sentiers existants se trouvent à Amberlakes, Amberwood, Forest Creek et Fringewood, ainsi que tout au long du trottoir de Springbrook.</li>
<li>Un nouveau sentier pourrait traverser le couloir de transport de l’électricité d’Amberlakes à Springbrook.</li>
<li>Les sentiers seraient construits, ou améliorés pour devenir des sentiers de poussière de pierre de 3,0 mètres, afin de répondre aux exigences actuelles en matière d’accessibilité.</li>
<li>Le projet comprendrait un passage pour piétons sur Springbrook, adjacent au club de golf et de loisirs d’Amberwood Village, et une amélioration du trottoir le long de Springbrook entre le terrain de golf et les boîtes aux lettres.</li>
<li>Le coût estimatif varie entre 1 258 000 $ (coût estimatif bas) et 2 935 000 $ (coût estimatif élevé).</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Phase 2 :</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Créer un nouveau sentier reliant le couloir de transport de l’électricité de Springbrook à Savage, ce qui permet un passage est-ouest plus direct.</li>
<li>En raison des contraintes liées à la propriété et des jardins communautaires dans cette partie du couloir de transport de l’électricité, il va falloir mener des études et des consultations supplémentaires.</li>
<li>Le coût estimatif varie entre 762 000 $ (coût estimatif bas) et 1 777 000 $ (coût estimatif élevé).</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Prochaines étapes</h3>
<p>Ce projet n’en est qu’à ses débuts et n’a pas encore obtenu le financement ni l’approbation nécessaire pour aller de l’avant.</p>
<p>La prochaine étape immédiate consiste à obtenir du financement pour une conception fonctionnelle (environ 30 000 $) qui s’appuiera sur l’étude de faisabilité. Une conception fonctionnelle complète permettrait également à la Ville de demander des subventions pour le projet, si elles deviennent disponibles.</p>
<p>Le projet devra également être évalué dans le cadre de la liste des priorités de la Ville pour les nouveaux projets cyclistes et piétonniers. Malheureusement, nous avons reçu les conclusions de l’étude de faisabilité trop tard pour pouvoir les inclure au <a href="http://glengower.ca/development/notebook-transportation-master-plan-comes-to-committee-on-june-26/">Plan directeur des transports (PDT) de 2025</a>, qui a été adopté par le Conseil en juillet, mais elles seront examinées dans le cadre de la prochaine mise à jour du PDT dans deux ans.</p>
<p>Au fur et à mesure que ce projet progresse, il y aura des possibilités de consultation informelle et officielle avec les résidents et les propriétaires. L’association des résidents d’Amberwood Village a fourni des commentaires dans le cadre de l’étude de faisabilité, étant donné que le nouveau sentier traverse une partie du terrain de golf.</p>
<p>Dans une perspective plus large, ce sentier relierait plusieurs quartiers à un corridor nord-sud existant qui s’étend vers le sud jusqu’au Sentier transcanadien et vers le nord jusqu’au chemin Maple Grove. À l’avenir, cette route s’étendra vers le nord jusqu’à Culdaff dans le quartier Connections, et plus au sud vers le chemin Flewellyn. (Voir la carte ci-dessous.)</p>
<p>J’aimerais également entendre les résidents à ce sujet. Avez-vous des questions ou des commentaires sur le projet? <a href="http://glengower.ca/contact/">Cliquez ici pour communiquer avec moi</a>.</p>
<div id="attachment_17888" style="width: 1868px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17888" class="wp-image-17888 size-full" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual.jpg" alt="Stittsville Pathways conceptual" width="1858" height="1428" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual.jpg 1858w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-300x231.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-1024x787.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-768x590.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-1536x1181.jpg 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-610x469.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-1080x830.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-1280x984.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-980x753.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stittsville-pathway-corridors-conceptual-480x369.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-17888" class="wp-caption-text">Cette carte montre quatre corridors de sentiers récréatifs actuels et futurs à Stittsville : 1) Le Sentier transcanadien, d’est en ouest. 2) La route nord-sud entre le chemin Maple Grove et la rue Abbott. Cette route existe aujourd’hui et comprend un mélange de sentiers et de rues résidentielles. À l’avenir, elle va s’étendre plus au nord jusqu’au chemin Culdaff dans le quartier Connections et plus au sud jusqu’à Flewellyn. 3) Corridor du chemin Maple Grove, qui s’étend d’est en ouest. Des sentiers plus sûrs pourraient être construits plus tard entre le chemin Rothbourne à l’ouest et à l’est de la promenade Terry Fox, potentiellement jusqu’au chemin Eagleson. 4) Le prolongement du sentier du ruisseau Poole à travers le couloir de transport de l’électricité, qui est décrit dans ce billet.</p></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-early-planning-for-a-new-pathway-between-amberwood-and-amberlakes/">NOTEBOOK: Early planning for a new pathway between Amberwood and Amberlakes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>NOTEBOOK: What&#8217;s next for the Hazeldean Crossing development</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-whats-next-for-the-hazeldean-crossing-development/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=notebook-whats-next-for-the-hazeldean-crossing-development</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Gower]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:24:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Notebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[5924-hazeldean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[5938-Hazeldean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[construction]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.glengower.ca/?p=6923</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit For the last six weeks, I&#8217;ve been speaking with many people who were planning to move into the new homes being built at the Hazeldean Crossings development. They&#8217;re in an incredibly difficult situation after the builder pulled the plug on the project, with a plan to convert the homes into rental [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-whats-next-for-the-hazeldean-crossing-development/">NOTEBOOK: What&#8217;s next for the Hazeldean Crossing development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit</em></p>
<p>For the last six weeks, I&#8217;ve been speaking with many people who were planning to move into the new homes being built at the <a href="http://glengower.ca/tag/5924-hazeldean/">Hazeldean Crossings</a> development. They&#8217;re in an incredibly difficult situation after the builder pulled the plug on the project, with a plan to convert the homes into rental properties instead.</p>
<p>Imagine if your family was set to move into a new home in a new community, only to find out the builder was stopping the project just weeks before you were set to move in. It&#8217;s a stressful, confusing, and gut-wrenching position that dozens of families are now facing.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>What happened<br />
</strong>Hazeldean Crossings is at the corner of Hazeldean and Victor in the Amberway community, and includes over 80 stacked townhomes and back-to-back townhomes. Most home buyers put down deposits for the homes in 2019 and 2020, with closing dates originally scheduled starting in late 2021. The homes are currently under construction.</p>
<p>In January 2022, the buyers received a letter from Doyle Selweski Inc., a licensed Insolvency Trustee, informing them of a &#8220;Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal&#8221; under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. The owner, Hazeldean Crossing Inc. (Hussein Zayoun, President) did not have enough money to finish the project, citing COVID-19 impacts (lockdowns and supply chain issues), increasing cost of labour and construction material, and the filing of a construction lien against the company as factors.</p>
<p>The home buyers joined together to hire legal representation and negotiate a better settlement deal than the original proposal. On March 24, 2022, creditors accepted a modified creditor proposal that will refund their deposit money in an amount equal to 1.4 times their original deposit, plus legal costs.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>The impact<br />
</strong>The impact is significant on the dozens of families who were planning to move into our community this year. There are a lot of different situations. I&#8217;ve spoken with seniors who were planning to downsize; families who were moving in from out of town; and investors who planned to rent out their units. Although they have their deposit money back, it&#8217;s unlikely to be enough to make a down payment on another property, since the cost of new homes has gone up so dramatically over the past two years. (That&#8217;s even if they could find a home available in the first place!)</p>
<p>There&#8217;s also the current state of the homes under construction. Work has been proceeding, albeit slowly. There is concern from the neighbours in the Amberway community about ongoing safety and disruption from the unfinished work.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s next<br />
</strong>The owner says that they plan to complete construction later this year, with Phase 1 completed in June, and Phase 2 in September. Once finished, they plan to rent out the townhomes. My focus now is on ensuring that the construction is completed as quickly as possible, and avoid any additional delays or inconveniences to residents.</p>
<p>Under the agreement with creditors, the units must stay as rentals unless there is an &#8220;arms-length&#8221; sale of the property to a new owner. There are no additional approvals required to rent the homes instead of the condo ownership that was previously planned. The City planning process treats owned and rental homes as one and the same.)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>What can be done in the future to better protect home buyers?<br />
</strong>I&#8217;m sharing this post to help raise awareness for people who may be buying homes from this builder or from any other builder in the future. It&#8217;s rare that this happens, and I want more people to be aware of the risks of buying a new property. I&#8217;ve also reached out to local media to share my concerns and encourage them to bring attention to this situation.</p>
<p>This kind of insolvency doesn&#8217;t happen very often, but when it does, it puts home buyers into a precarious and unfair situation. There&#8217;s just too much of an advantage for developers over buyers, and given the importance of housing, it shouldn&#8217;t just be returned and refunded without recourse.</p>
<p>The provincial government recently announced plans to <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-condo-housing-pre-construction-contracts-penalties-1.6395583">strengthen rules and boost penalties on developers who breach the developer code of ethics</a>. This could include fines of over $100,000 and license suspensions up to two years. That&#8217;s a good start, but unfortunately it won&#8217;t be retroactive to help the buyers who have lost their homes in this situation.</p>
<p>The City of Ottawa still holds a significant deposit (securities) from the builder to ensure that construction is completed to the approved plan, including landscaping and fencing and reinstatement of roads/sidewalks that may have been damaged by construction.</p>
<p>This builder has other projects in the City of Ottawa, some in progress and some still in the approval stage. I&#8217;ve asked the City&#8217;s legal team to explore what other municipal, provincial or federal laws that can apply to help protect the buyers of these homes.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>A new construction management plan<br />
</strong>There were problems earlier on with this development in the construction phase, for example contractor parking issues, blasting complaints, and disruptive road closures. After that experience, I decided to pilot a new &#8220;Construction Management Plan&#8221; as part of the site plan approval process. This would require builders to submit their construction plans for review before their project is approved, and enter into an agreement with the City to adhere to these plans.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ve made some good progress on this, but unfortunately new provincial legislation announced yesterday will likely weaken the site plan process, and could mean that these construction management plans would be voluntary, rather than a requirement.  It&#8217;s something I&#8217;m continuing to work on with the City&#8217;s planning and legal teams and will continue to push for to protect home buyers and neighbourhoods where infill is happening.</p>
<p>Stay tuned.</p>
<hr />
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Carnet du conseiller : les prochaines étapes du projet d’aménagement Hazeldean Crossings</h2>
<p>Au cours des six dernières semaines, j’ai discuté avec de nombreuses personnes qui prévoyaient d’emménager dans le nouveau complexe résidentiel <a href="http://glengower.ca/tag/5924-hazeldean/">Hazeldean Crossings</a>. Elles se trouvent dans une situation extrêmement difficile maintenant que le constructeur a abandonné le projet et qu’il prévoit de transformer les habitations en logements locatifs.</p>
<p>Imaginez que votre famille se prépare à aller vivre dans son nouveau domicile au sein d’une nouvelle communauté et qu’elle apprend que le constructeur abandonne le projet quelques semaines avant la date d’emménagement prévue. Des dizaines de familles sont aujourd’hui confrontées à cette situation stressante, déroutante et révoltante.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Que s’est-il passé?</strong><br />
Hazeldean Crossings se trouve à l’angle du chemin Hazeldean et de la rue Victor dans le secteur d’Amberway, et comprend plus de 80 habitations en rangée superposées et dos à dos. La plupart des acheteurs ont versé des mises de fonds pour l’achat des maisons en 2019 et 2020, et les dates de conclusion de la vente étaient initialement prévues pour la fin de l’année 2021. Les travaux de construction des unités d’habitation sont en cours.</p>
<p>En janvier 2022, les acheteurs ont reçu une lettre de la part de Doyle Selweski Inc., syndic autorisé en insolvabilité, les informant d’un « Avis d’intention de faire une proposition » en vertu de la <em>Loi sur la faillite et l’insolvabilité</em>. Le propriétaire, Hazeldean Crossing Inc. (Hussein Zayoun, président) n’avait pas suffisamment d’argent pour terminer le projet, citant comme facteurs les effets négatifs de la COVID-19 (mesures de confinement et problèmes de chaîne d’approvisionnement), l’augmentation du coût de la main-d’œuvre et des matériaux de construction, et l’exercice d’un recours contre la compagnie.</p>
<p>Les acheteurs se sont regroupés pour engager une représentation juridique et négocier une meilleure entente que la proposition initiale. Le 24 mars 2022, les créanciers ont accepté une proposition modifiée qui leur remboursera leur mise de fonds à raison d’un montant correspondant à 1,4 fois l’acompte initial, auquel s’ajoutent les frais judiciaires.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Les conséquences</strong><br />
La situation est lourde de conséquences pour les dizaines de familles qui prévoyaient de s’installer dans notre communauté cette année. Les répercussions sont variables. J’ai parlé avec des personnes âgées qui prévoyaient d’emménager dans plus petit, avec des familles qui venaient de l’extérieur de la ville et avec des investisseurs qui prévoyaient de louer leurs logements. Bien qu’ils aient récupéré leur acompte, il est peu probable que cela suffise pour verser une mise de fonds sur une autre propriété, étant donné que le coût des nouvelles maisons a augmenté de façon spectaculaire au cours des deux dernières années. (Et ce, à condition d’avoir réussi à trouver une maison disponible en premier lieu!).</p>
<p>Il y a aussi l’état actuel des habitations en cours de construction. Les travaux ont progressé, bien que lentement. Les voisins du secteur d’Amberway s’inquiètent de la sécurité des lieux et des perturbations causées par les travaux inachevés.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Prochaines étapes</strong><br />
Le propriétaire indique qu’il prévoit d’achever la construction au cours de cette année. La phase 1 devrait prendre fin en juin, et la phase 2, en septembre. Une fois les travaux terminés, il prévoit de louer les habitations en rangée. Mon objectif est maintenant de veiller à ce que les travaux de construction soient achevés le plus rapidement possible et d’éviter tout retard ou désagrément supplémentaire pour les résidents.</p>
<p>En vertu de l’entente conclue avec les créanciers, les unités doivent demeurer des logements locatifs à moins que la vente de la propriété s’effectue « sans lien de dépendance ». Aucune approbation supplémentaire n’est nécessaire pour louer les habitations au lieu de la copropriété prévue à l’origine. (Le processus de planification de la Ville traite les habitations en propriété et en location comme une seule et même chose.)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Que peut-on faire à l’avenir pour mieux protéger les acheteurs?</strong><br />
Je partage cet article pour sensibiliser les personnes qui considèrent acheter une habitation de ce constructeur ou de tout autre constructeur. Il est rare que cela se produise, et je veux que davantage de personnes soient conscientes des risques liés à l’achat d’une nouvelle propriété. J’ai également contacté les médias locaux pour leur faire part de mes préoccupations et les encourager à attirer l’attention sur cette situation.</p>
<p>Ce type d’insolvabilité ne se produit pas très souvent, mais lorsqu’il survient, il place les acheteurs dans une situation précaire et injuste. Les promoteurs immobiliers sont tout simplement trop avantagés par rapport aux acheteurs. Compte tenu de l’importance du logement, on ne peut pas s’en tenir à un simple remboursement sans autre recours.</p>
<p>Le gouvernement provincial a récemment annoncé son intention de <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-condo-housing-pre-construction-contracts-penalties-1.6395583">renforcer les règles et d’augmenter les pénalités imposées aux promoteurs immobiliers qui enfreignent le code d’éthique des promoteurs immobiliers</a>. Cela peut inclure des amendes de plus de 100 000 dollars et des suspensions de permis pouvant aller jusqu’à 2 ans. C’est un bon début, mais malheureusement, cette mesure ne sera pas rétroactive pour aider les acheteurs qui ont perdu leur habitation dans cette situation.</p>
<p>La Ville d’Ottawa détient toujours un acompte important (garanties) de la part du constructeur de bâtiment pour s’assurer que les travaux de construction seront achevés conformément au plan approuvé, y compris l’aménagement paysager et les clôtures, ainsi que la remise en état des routes et des trottoirs qui ont pu être endommagés par les travaux de construction.</p>
<p>Ce constructeur mène d’autres projets dans la Ville d’Ottawa. Certains sont en cours et d’autres sont encore au stade d’approbation. J’ai demandé à l’équipe juridique de la Ville d’examiner les autres lois municipales, provinciales ou fédérales qui peuvent s’appliquer pour aider à protéger les acheteurs de ces habitations.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Un nouveau plan de gestion des travaux de construction</strong><br />
Cet aménagement a connu des problèmes au début de la phase des travaux de construction, par exemple des problèmes de stationnement des entrepreneurs, des plaintes concernant le dynamitage et des perturbations causées par des fermetures de routes. À la suite de cette expérience, j’ai décidé de lancer un projet pilote de nouveau « plan de gestion des travaux de construction » dans le cadre du processus d’approbation du plan d’implantation. Cela obligerait les constructeurs à soumettre leurs plans de travaux de construction pour examen avant que leur projet ne soit approuvé, et à conclure une entente avec la Ville visant à respecter ces plans.</p>
<p>Nous avons bien progressé dans ce domaine, mais malheureusement, les nouvelles mesures législatives provinciales annoncées hier risquent d’affaiblir le processus du plan d’implantation et pourraient signifier que ces plans de gestion des travaux de construction seraient volontaires plutôt qu’obligatoires.  Il s’agit d’un sujet sur lequel je continue à travailler avec les équipes juridiques et de planification de la Ville et je continuerai à exercer des pressions pour protéger les acheteurs de maisons et les quartiers où se déroulent des travaux d’aménagement intercalaire.</p>
<p>Restez à l’affût.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-whats-next-for-the-hazeldean-crossing-development/">NOTEBOOK: What&#8217;s next for the Hazeldean Crossing development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>UPDATE: Hydro One provides more info on corridor maintenance and tree replacement</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/information/information-from-hydro-one-about-hydro-corridor-maintenance-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=information-from-hydro-one-about-hydro-corridor-maintenance-2</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Team Stittsville]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberlakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hydro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[timbermere]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.glengower.ca/?p=1470</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>(le français suit) Early in December 2018, our office heard from many residents about Hydro One maintenance work being done along the hydro corridor in Stittsville. Our team met with several residents and community associations and we heard very clearly that people were frustrated both by the communication efforts of Hydro One and with the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/information-from-hydro-one-about-hydro-corridor-maintenance-2/">UPDATE: Hydro One provides more info on corridor maintenance and tree replacement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(le français suit)</p>
<p>Early in December 2018, our office heard from many residents about Hydro One maintenance work being done along the hydro corridor in Stittsville. Our team met with several residents and community associations and we heard very clearly that people were frustrated both by the communication efforts of Hydro One and with the scope of the work. I share that frustration and sadness that we&#8217;ve lost trees and vegetation that had been growing along the hydro corridor &#8211; and in some cases planted by the community.</p>
<p>Given the community interest in the planting and preserving trees moving forward, we worked with the City of Ottawa’s forestry staff to host the <a href="http://glengower.ca/information/recap-lets-talk-about-trees-and-how-you-can-get-involved/">“Let’s Talk About Trees”</a> open house on April 10. We have connected several residents with City staff to start identifying programs to help increase the tree cover in Stittsville.</p>
<p>I also met with staff from <strong>Hydro One</strong> in order to address resident concerns and identify next steps. Hydro One has provided the following information in response to some of the most frequent inquiries received by our office. If there are additional questions, residents are encouraged to reach out to Hydro One directly at <a href="mailto:Community.Relations@HydroOne.com">Community.Relations@HydroOne.com</a>, or follow up with our office at <a href="mailto:Glen.Gower@Ottawa.ca">Glen.Gower@Ottawa.ca</a>.</p>
<hr />
<p><strong>How are maintenance standards determined along the hydro corridor?<br />
</strong>There are a number of factors that our project team considers when assessing high-voltage transmission corridors such as land ownership, corridor width, line voltage, structure height and topography. Each corridor is different and requires a maintenance plan that considers its individual features. As the voltage of the corridor in Stittsville is 230,000 kilovolts (kV), Hydro One is required to adhere to the regulations set forth by the <strong>North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)</strong> and the <strong>Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).</strong></p>
<p><strong>What can residents do if they lost trees along their property and would like to know what the options are for replanting?<br />
</strong>Residents who had trees removed from private property as a result of vegetation maintenance and are looking to replant, can reach out to Hydro One at <a href="mailto:Community.Relations@HydroOne.com">Community.Relations@HydroOne.com</a>. Hydro One can arrange to have our Forestry Technician visit them on-site to discuss the best locations and species for planting.</p>
<p><strong>When will outstanding work along the hydro corridor be completed?<br />
</strong>Our crews anticipate that stump grinding will begin at the end of April or beginning of May, weather permitting. Our Forestry Technician will contact all residents who require work to let them know in advance. Any residents who have not yet received their tree vouchers will be given them at this time.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Will the City of Ottawa be compensated for trees that were removed along the hydro corridor?<br />
</strong>Yes. We have record of $5,000 that was offered as compensation to the City of Ottawa for the trees that were removed from municipal property, within the Hydro One easement during the vegetation maintenance cycle at the end of 2018. These funds will be used for future tree planting efforts.</p>
<p><strong>What will Hydro One do to support replanting and beautification efforts in the areas that were impacted by maintenance work? </strong>Hydro One Forestry Services will be supporting replanting and beautification initiatives in the Ottawa area with up to $200,000 in funding. Of the funding, $50,000 is being donated to Tree Canada’s Operation ReLeaf to support residential planting in areas that were devastated by the September tornadoes. The remainder of the funding will be made available for Community Associations and other active community groups in Ottawa to apply for, to fund eligible community beautification initiatives. For further information, please visit: <a href="http://hydroone.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=2429&amp;item=123051">http://hydroone.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=2429&amp;item=123051</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<hr />
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>MISE À JOUR : Hydro One fournit des précisions sur l’entretien du couloir et le remplacement des arbres</h2>
<p>Au début de décembre 2018, notre bureau a reçu beaucoup de commentaires des résidents sur les travaux d’entretien réalisés par Hydro One dans le couloir de transport de l’électricité de Stittsville. Notre équipe a rencontré plusieurs résidents et associations communautaires et a très bien compris que les gens sont frustrés autant par le manque de communication de Hydro One que par l’étendue des travaux. Je partage ce mécontentement et cette déception quant à la perte de végétation et d’arbres – certains plantés par les résidents – dans le couloir.</p>
<p>Vu la volonté des résidents à planter des arbres et à les préserver, nous avons collaboré avec le personnel des Services forestiers de la Ville d’Ottawa pour organiser la réunion portes ouvertes « <a href="http://glengower.ca/information/recap-lets-talk-about-trees-and-how-you-can-get-involved/">Parlons des arbres</a> », qui a eu lieu le 10 avril. Plusieurs résidents ont pu échanger avec les employés de la Ville afin de trouver des programmes pour accroître le couvert forestier de Stittsville.</p>
<p>J’ai aussi rencontré l’équipe de <strong>Hydro One </strong>pour lui faire part des préoccupations des résidents et déterminer les prochaines étapes. En réponse aux demandes d’information les plus souvent envoyées à notre bureau, Hydro One a fourni les renseignements ci-dessous. Pour toute autre question, les résidents sont invités à écrire directement à Hydro One à l’adresse <a href="mailto:Community.Relations@HydroOne.com">Community.Relations@HydroOne.com </a>ou à faire un suivi avec notre bureau à l’adresse <a href="mailto:Glen.Gower@Ottawa.ca">Glen.Gower@Ottawa.ca</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Comment sont déterminées les normes d’entretien dans le couloir de transport de l’électricité?<br />
</strong>Dans l’évaluation des couloirs des lignes à haute tension, notre équipe de projet tient compte de plusieurs facteurs comme les droits de propriété, la largeur du couloir, la tension de ligne, la hauteur des structures et la topographie. Chaque couloir est unique et exige un plan d’entretien qui lui est propre. Comme la tension de ligne du couloir de Stittsville s’élève à 230 000 kilovolts (kV), Hydro One doit respecter les règles établies par la <strong>North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) </strong>et l’<strong>Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)</strong>.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Que peuvent faire les résidents qui ont perdu des arbres sur leur propriété et aimeraient connaître les possibilités de replantation?<br />
</strong>Si des arbres ont été enlevés de leur propriété pendant l’entretien de la végétation, les résidents qui souhaitent les remplacer peuvent écrire à Hydro One à l’adresse <a href="mailto:Community.Relations@HydroOne.com">Community.Relations@HydroOne.com</a>. Le technicien en foresterie de Hydro One pourra alors se rendre sur place afin de déterminer les espèces idéales pour les lieux et le meilleur endroit où les planter.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>À quel moment le reste des travaux dans le couloir seront-ils achevés?<br />
</strong>Nos équipes prévoient que le broyage des souches commencera à la fin d’avril ou au début de mai, si la météo le permet. Notre technicien en foresterie informera à l’avance les résidents chez qui des travaux sont nécessaires. C’est à ce moment que tout résident n’ayant pas encore obtenu de bons pour se procurer des arbres les recevra.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Est-ce que la Ville d’Ottawa sera dédommagée pour les arbres enlevés dans le couloir?<br />
</strong>Oui. Nos dossiers indiquent que 5 000 $ ont été versés à la Ville d’Ottawa comme compensation pour les arbres enlevés des propriétés municipales, dans les servitudes de Hydro One, pendant le cycle d’entretien de la végétation, à la fin de 2018. Ces fonds serviront à appuyer les efforts de plantation d’arbres.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Que fera Hydro One pour appuyer les efforts de plantation et d’embellissement dans les secteurs touchés par les travaux d’entretien?</strong><br />
Le service de foresterie de Hydro One appuiera les initiatives de plantation et d’embellissement de la région d’Ottawa en offrant 200 000 $. De cette somme, 50 000 $ seront remis au programme Opération Renouvert d’Arbres Canada pour financer la plantation sur des terrains résidentiels qui ont été dévastés par les tornades de septembre dernier. Les associations communautaires et d’autres groupes communautaires actifs d’Ottawa pourront présenter une demande afin d’obtenir une partie des fonds restants pour financer des initiatives communautaires d’embellissement admissibles. Pour en savoir plus, consultez la page (en anglais) <a href="http://hydroone.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=2429&amp;item=123051">hydroone.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=2429&amp;item=123051</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/information-from-hydro-one-about-hydro-corridor-maintenance-2/">UPDATE: Hydro One provides more info on corridor maintenance and tree replacement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>UPDATE: Final playground design for Amberway Park and Bryanston Gate Park</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/information/update-final-playground-design-for-amberway-park-and-bryanston-gate-park/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=update-final-playground-design-for-amberway-park-and-bryanston-gate-park</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Team Stittsville]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bryanston gate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parks]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.glengower.ca/?p=1101</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>(Le français suit) The final design for the new park structures at Bryanston Gate Park (pictured above) and Amberway Park (pictured below) have been published by the City. Every year, the City reviews existing parks and determines which ones should be replaced. Both of these parks were identified as candidates for the lifecycle renewal project. The [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/update-final-playground-design-for-amberway-park-and-bryanston-gate-park/">UPDATE: Final playground design for Amberway Park and Bryanston Gate Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(Le français suit)</p>
<p>The final design for the new park structures at <strong>Bryanston Gate Park </strong>(pictured above) and <strong>Amberway</strong> <strong>Park</strong> (pictured below) have been published by the City. Every year, the City reviews existing parks and determines which ones should be replaced. Both of these parks were identified as candidates for the lifecycle renewal project. The old structures and the sand were removed late last fall and the new play structures and wood chips will be installed starting in May.  Bryanston Gate Park is adjacent to Alon Street and Mojave Crescent, and Amberway Park is between Savage Drive and Denham Way.</p>
<p>You can find detailed designs of each of the parks at the links below:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Amberway-structure1.pdf">Amberway Park Structure</a> (PDF)</li>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Amberway-plan-and-rendering.pdf">Amberway Park full plan</a> (PDF)</li>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BRYANSTON-GATE-STRUCTURE1.pdf">Bryanston Gate Park Structure</a> (PDF)</li>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Bryanston-Gate-PK-IFT-plan.pdf">Bryanston Gate full plan</a> (PDF)</li>
</ul>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1108" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/amberway-park.jpg" alt="Amberway Park playground structure" width="1600" height="832" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/amberway-park.jpg 1600w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/amberway-park-300x156.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/amberway-park-768x399.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/amberway-park-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/amberway-park-610x317.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/amberway-park-1080x562.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></p>
<hr />
<h2>MISE À JOUR : Conception finale des terrains de jeu des parcs Bryanston Gate et Amberway</h2>
<p>La Ville a publié la conception finale des nouvelles structures de jeu au <strong>parc Bryanston Gate </strong>(photo ci-dessus) et au <strong>parc Amberway </strong>(photo ci-dessous). Chaque année, la Ville passe en revue les installations dans les parcs afin de déterminer lesquelles doivent être remplacées. Ces deux parcs sont ressortis de l’examen comme des candidats au projet de renouvellement du cycle de vie. Les anciennes structures et le sable ont été retirés à la fin de l’automne dernier. Les nouvelles structures de jeu et des copeaux de bois seront installés à compter du mois de mai. Le parc Bryanston Gate est adjacent à la rue Alon et au croissant Mojave; le parc Amberway se trouve entre la promenade Savage et la voie Denham.</p>
<p>Les conceptions détaillées de chacun des parcs se trouvent en lien ci-après :</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Amberway-structure1.pdf">Structure du parc Amberway</a> (PDF)</li>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BRYANSTON-GATE-STRUCTURE1.pdf">Structure du parc Bryanston Gate</a> (PDF)</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/update-final-playground-design-for-amberway-park-and-bryanston-gate-park/">UPDATE: Final playground design for Amberway Park and Bryanston Gate Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Information from Hydro One about hydro corridor maintenance</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/information/information-from-hydro-one-about-hydro-corridor-maintenance/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=information-from-hydro-one-about-hydro-corridor-maintenance</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Team Stittsville]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2018 02:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberlakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amberway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hydro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[timbermere]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.glengower.ca/?p=360</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>We had a few inquiries this week about vegetation maintenance along Stittsville&#8217;s hydro corridors, including in the Timbermere neighbourhood. Our team tracked down some information via Katrina Kim, Community Relations Officer with Hydro One that I&#8217;ve shared below. My team will be meeting with Hydro One early in the new year to see how we can help [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/information-from-hydro-one-about-hydro-corridor-maintenance/">Information from Hydro One about hydro corridor maintenance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We had a few inquiries this week about vegetation maintenance along Stittsville&#8217;s hydro corridors, including in the Timbermere neighbourhood. Our team tracked down some information via Katrina Kim, Community Relations Officer with Hydro One that I&#8217;ve shared below.</p>
<p>My team will be meeting with Hydro One early in the new year to see how we can help get the word out more effectively to residents in Stittsville for future work. We’ll also use that meeting to discuss how hydro corridors can be put to better use for projects like community gardens, enhanced greenspace, etc.  We’ll share any updates on our web site.</p>
<p>Thanks to residents who shared their questions concerns with my team. You can always reach us at <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a></p>
<p>***</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Hydro One performs vegetation maintenance to support the safe and reliable supply of power to homes and businesses in Ontario communities, and to ensure the safety of residents adjacent to the corridor and those using the areas as shared community spaces. Vegetation maintenance is completed every 6 years on our high-voltage transmission corridors.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Our current work in Stittsville is occurring between Didsbury Junction and Highway 7. I have attached the community notice and the map that was distributed to residents for your reference. This notice was also sent to Councillor Qadri and Tanya, with the Stittsville Village Association on October 1<sup>st</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> respectively.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">With regards to the work in Timbermere, signage has been placed in the area since October 3<sup>rd</sup> and adjacent residents were notified by letter October 9<sup>th</sup>. Between October 9<sup>th</sup> and November 26<sup>th</sup>, our Forestry Technician spoke directly with affected residents (timing was based on resident availability). Work includes the manual removal of incompatible species, stump grinding and reseeding. Manual treatment of vegetation uses hand tools such as chainsaws and pruners.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Regarding our upcoming work adjacent to Victor St and Greer St, we have planned mechanical treatment of the vegetation. Mechanical treatment of vegetation involves the complete removal of trees and brush, including the root system. Our crews will use grinders, bulldozers and excavators to complete this work. Mechanical work is visually impactful when first completed, but helps minimize the need for herbicides and provides an optimal base for remediation efforts and the establishment of seed mix. We will be reseeding this area with a pollinator seed mix. All residents living adjacent to this upcoming work were provided notice on October 12<sup>th</sup> and our Forestry Technician spoke with them in person between October 12<sup>th</sup> and November 6<sup>th</sup>. Two residents were left a number of notices and cards, but did not respond to our Forestry Technicians attempts to connect.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Our Forestry Technician has distributed the written community notice and spoken to all residents living adjacent to the corridor who will see a visual impact. Signs are placed along the corridor with our information, should any residents have questions or concerns.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">We understand that or work can be impactful and we are prepared to address any community concerns that arise during the course of our work. Inquiries from community members can be referred to myself via our Community Relations contact at 1-877-345-6799 or by email at <a href="mailto:Community.Relations@HydroOne.com">Community.Relations@HydroOne.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Attachments:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Map18-78_DidsburyJCTx_Hwy7_OM.pdf">Map: Didsbury Junction </a> (PDF)</li>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/10158_CN_Final.pdf">Hydro One Community Notice &#8211; Didsbury Junction</a> (PDF)</li>
</ul>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/information-from-hydro-one-about-hydro-corridor-maintenance/">Information from Hydro One about hydro corridor maintenance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
