There was a strong resident turnout for the Community Information Session hosted by the City of Ottawa on Thursday, September 9 regarding the 26-storey tower proposed for the corner Montreal and Blair Roads.
More than 160 households heard presentations by Fotenn Planning and the project architect, delivered on behalf of the applicant …
The City is developing a Climate Resiliency Strategy to address Ottawa’s vulnerability to climate change and identify strategies for adaptation and mitigation, the City is developing a Climate Resiliency Strategy.
As a part of this initiative, the City supported a Climate Projections Study in partnership with the National Capital Commission (NCC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Results of the Study project that the Ottawa…
The City of Ottawa operates several one-day Household Hazardous Waste Depots throughout the year.
Depot hours are 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. The next Depots are:
Sunday, 12 September | Tunney’s Pasture (West of Parkdale Road)
Sunday, 26 September | Trail Road Waste Facility (4475 Trail Road)
Sunday, 24 October |…
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is in the early stages of developing a Plan to re-envision a linear park along the Ottawa Riverfront’s SGEC corridor, with consideration for environmental protection and management while creating new recreational opportunities.
In advance of launching the planning and public consultation process this Fall, the NCC is inviting input from current users to better understand their present use of the corridor.
Take the…
Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 8 pm via Zoom
The City of Ottawa is hosting a Community Information and Comment Session regarding the Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application for a 26-storey residential tower and mixed-use building at 1649 Montreal Road and 741 Blair Road.
Residents who submitted comments on this project to the City may have already received the Zoom invitation from the Planning Department.
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Re: 26-Storey Development Application at Montreal Road and Blair Road
The following letter to residents has been circulated in hard copy by the office of Ward Councillor Tim Tierney, and by email from the RHPOA to its members and subscribers.
Residents are asked to review this letter and submit comments to the city no later than July 9, 2021 via the …
As recently reported, a 26-storey residential / mixed use development has been proposed for the northeast corner of Blair and Montreal Roads. Current zoning at this location allows for a maximum of 9 storeys. The developer has therefore submitted an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment. Notification signage was recently posted on-site.
The Application and its supporting documents are available to view on the City’…
The RHPOA has learned from Councillor Tierney of a 26-storey residential development proposed for the northeast corner of Blair and Montreal Roads, on the combined properties currently identified as 1649 Montreal Road and 741 Blair Road.
The development application is not yet publicly available.
Once city planners have determined that the application and its associated reports meet the requirements of a complete application, the application and its…
The final public consultation for the City of Ottawa’s Montreal-Blair Road Transit Priority Corridor (TPC) Planning and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study is taking place as an online event from May 17 to June 11, 2021.
Materials presented by video and presentation boards include:
Although they prefer to avoid humans, coyote sightings in and around Ottawa are not uncommon, particularly near the Ottawa River. The animals pose little risk to humans.
To reduce the risk even further, the National Capital Commission (NCC) offers the following advice:
- At home, secure your garbage and compost bins so that coyotes and other wild animals cannot get in.
- If you have fruit trees or bushes on your property, pick any ripe fruit, and remove fallen…