Category: Development
COMMENT: A tale of two LRT lines, for Stittsville and Riverside South
PHOTO: “A window on transit in Ottawa” by Jamie McCaffrey. Used under creative commons license. While Stittsville is still playing catch-up on the light rail transit file, Riverside South may…
NOTEBOOK: City gets $850,000 for main street revitalization projects
Any property owners on Stittsville Main Street who could use some financial help? You might want to get in touch with your councillor… there’s a fund of $850,000 available city-wide…
Another hotel proposed for Tanger Outlets area
The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan application to permit a 4-storey hotel building at 8600 Campeau Drive (at Palladium), including 121 suites, 123 parking spaces and a…
LETTER: Memories of Bill Teron and the early days of Kanata
Re: “FATHER OF KANATA”: Bill Teron’s master class on suburban design I read with interest your article on how influential Bill Teron was with the building of Beaverbrook, Kanata. At…
MAY 5: Third annual Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street
Join me for our third annual Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street. This year the theme is “Re-imagining Stittsville Main” and we’ll explore the past, present and future of Stittsville…
OPEN HOUSE: Flowing Creek and Hobbs Drain regulations and hazard land mapping
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) has completed hazard mapping studies for Flowing Creek and Hobbs Drains — tributaries of the Jock River. Members of the public are invited to an…
City updates plans for Johnwoods linear park
The Planning Department has received the revised plan for the Johnwoods Linear Park which will be located between Rosehill Drive and Maple Grove Road on the closed portion of Johnwoods…
“FATHER OF KANATA”: Bill Teron’s master class on suburban design
“The widest range of diversity possible within the mobility of a tricycle…” –Bill Teron, the “Kanata Concept” Sad to hear that Bill Teron has passed away. Known as the “Father…
Sooners and French Catholic board want to build a sports dome at Paul-Desmarais
The Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (the French Catholic school board) has sent in a planning proposal to the City of Ottawa, seeking permission to build a sports dome…
Starbucks and steakhouse proposed as part of Tanger Outlets expansion
The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan application to permit the development of two new retail buildings at 333 Huntmar Drive in the southwest corner of the Tanger…
UPDATE: Richcraft fined $1,600 for Bradley-Craig barn maintenance
(PHOTO: The Bradley-Craig barn, under freshly-fallen snow. Photo by Rob Hambly.) Richcraft appeared in court on Thursday to answer to violations of the City’s Property Standards Bylaw relating to the…
New RV dealership proposed for Frank Nighbor Place
The City of Ottawa has received a site plan application to build an automotive recreation vehicle (RV) and trailer dealership at 20 Frank Nighbor place, near the Home Depot. Planning…
First homeowners move into Potter’s Key on March 5
Road connections to Jackson Trails and Echowoods coming soon The first homeowners in Minto’s Potter’s Key subdivision are scheduled to move in on Monday, March 5 on Geranium Walk. Minto Homes…
Legion launches commemorative brick fundraiser for new building
(ABOVE: Rendering of the proposed new Stittsville Legion building. Via HDD Hierarchy Development & Design.) The beloved Stittsville Legion has been home to countless community events, charitable fundraisers, and has…
Stittsville Windows & Doors plans expansion on Hazeldean Road
(Elevation drawing for the proposed expasion to Stittsville Windows & Doors at 5906 Hazeldean Road. This is the view looking south from Hazeldean Road.)) The City of Ottawa has received…