Tag: cdp
NOTEBOOK: The Legion’s new building, connecting Eagleson to the 416, more
LEGION REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT I gotta admit, I would have never predicted that the first significant development to fall under the auspices of the Stittsville Main Street Community Design Plan would come…
NOTEBOOK: Three reasons why OMB reforms are good for our community
I'm thrilled to announce #Ontario is transforming land-use planning appeals system, replacing #OMB! https://t.co/GpSKj6Yk0w #ONpoli pic.twitter.com/Tr8PJSOhIj — Yasir Naqvi (@Yasir_Naqvi) May 16, 2017 Great to see that the Ontario Government…
Can a video game engage youth in community planning?
(ABOVE: Screenshot from one of the worlds created during the pilot project.) Ottawa Public Health is hoping that Minecraft will lay the building blocks to getting kids engaged in their…
NOTEBOOK: Lions Club wants to add accessible entrance
The Stittsville Lions Club wants to add an accessible entrance to their building on Main Street, but first they’ll need approval from the City of Ottawa’s Committee of Adjustment (COA).
Slow sales push back construction of Stittsville Walk condos
Despite a change of ownership and a total rebranding, the condo development at 1491 Stittsville Main Street is still struggling to find buyers, pushing the expected completion date to mid-2017.…
COMMENT: Seven reasons why a proposed drive-thru doesn’t fit on Stittsville Main
Is a drive-thru appropriate on a traditional main street? In some places yes, but the drive-thru proposed for Stittsville Main Street falls far short of what city planners say should be allowed. A fast food…
Bits and Baits closes its doors on September 5
The owners of Bits and Baits will be putting up a “gone fishing” sign for good when they close down at the start of September. The bait and tackle store…
LINKED: Stittsville design plan isn’t dense enough, says planner
The Ottawa Citizen published an interesting opinion piece from Charles Lanktree today about the Stittsville Main Street Community Design Plan (CDP). He argues that the CDP recently approved by the…