Category: Development
Zoning amendment for CRT Westwood at 5725 Fernbank Road going to Planning Committee
In April, 2021 a public meeting was held regarding the amendment and new development. The amendment is on the Planning Committee’s agenda for Thursday, September 22, 2022.
Council approves regulations for increased parkland and new policy for a citywide community benefits charge
The new Parkland Dedication By-law will deliver increased parkland from developments with greater density to better meet the population growth projected in the new Official Plan.
Heritage point of view foreshadows the Garnet (Red) & Fern Bradley farm of Fernbank Road
Upon reading Fern Bradley’s poem on Heritage, her point of view foreshadows today’s reality upon her retirement as her family farmland at 5470 Fernbank Road…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the municipal election quickly approaching, a period of black-out is put in place that doesn’t allow current Councillors to provide updates to their ward residents, so from August 25 until election day on October 24, Councillor Gower will not be publishing updates. In the meantime, look forward to keeping up-to-date on community events and happenings…
Prestigious awards pour in for Dunrobin Distilleries – plans shared for Stittsville location
Adrian Spitzer and Mark Watson, the owners and inspiration behind Dunrobin Distilleries, have been lifelong friends growing up in the neighbourhood of Old Ottawa South. They have both been entrepreneurs…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is providing his update for programs, local events and meetings taking place for the week of July 4-9, 2022.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Stittsville Main Street Public Realm plan has been approved by the City’s Planning Committee (it goes to City Council on July 6th).
OCDSB announces name of new school in Fernbank community – Shingwaakon Public School
Participants indicated a strong sense of support for an Algonquin name, an important step in work towards reconciliation – Todd Thompson, Principal, Shingwaakon Public School.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor invites all residents to the first-ever multicultural community showcase at Village Square Park on June 25 with entertainment and exhibits for all to enjoy.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower has asked Sgt. Jeff Kostuch, to lead a public information session on June 22nd with regard to the increased number of auto thefts in Stittsville.
Are upzoning infills changing the face of our older Stittsville neighbourhoods?
The City of Ottawa is currently reforming their longstanding residential zoning policies under the Urban Design Guidelines for Low-rise Infill Housing that were previously approved in 2012.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The past two weeks have been memorable for many here in Stittsville after the Derecho blew through. Being kept up-to-date by Councillor Gower…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The weather held out for Councillor Gower’s Family Bike Ride on Sunday – above is a photo of community members who took part.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower brings to our attention this week, a new community initiative – The Diversity Project…
6310 Hazeldean Road proposed site for three nine-storey mixed-use buildings
The property is the former location of the Techno-Bloc Landscaping Supplies site, west of Carp Road, east of West Ridge Drive…