Category: Development
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…
CBC: Stittsville farm’s last inhabitant blasts developer’s inaction
(PHOTO: Norma and Eldon Craig inside the old farmhouse. The couple sold the property 12 years ago. Eldon passed away in 2016 at the age of 91.) Laurie Fagan from…
Concept plans posted for William Bradley Park in Porter Place
The City is seeking feedback from residents on the proposed plan for the new park to be located in the Porter Place development. William Bradley Park is a new .34…
Blasting expected until March for Fernbank and Poole Creek developments
CRT development lands at 5786 Fernbank Road I have heard from residents regarding the intensity of the blasting currently being undertaken at the CRT development lands at 5786 Fernbank Road.…
See the concept plans for Blackstone Community Park
The communities of Blackstone and Fernbank Crossing have been patiently waiting for the community park to be constructed in their development and I am pleased to share with residents the…
CBC: Fight to save historic Stittsville barn headed to court
(PHOTO: Construction equipment in front of the Bradley-Craig barn / January 2016. Photo by Dan Pak.) Laura Osman reports for CBC Ottawa: The City of Ottawa is taking Richcraft Homes to…
Tree clearing set to begin at 195 Huntmar
I have been advised by City staff that the applicant has adequately rationalized the need for tree removal at 195 Huntmar and a tree permit is expected to be approved…