Mike Gregory says land at LeBreton Flats should be set aside for a national gathering place rather than all used for housing.
Letter: LeBreton Flats needs a national gathering place
Category: Greenspace
New 1010 Somerset plan delayed
The revised concept plan for the 1010 Somerset project, which had been expected in December, has now been delayed.
“We’ve waited long enough”: École Louise Arbour parents speak
The BUZZ interviews representatives of the parents’ council at École Louise Arbour about their concerns about the school’s current location and what they want in its new location in the 1010 Somerset development.
Dalhousie Community Association report: how we’ll meet 2024’s challenges
The DCA looks at how it will meet the challenge in 2024 of working for those who live, work, or own property in the Dalhousie community.
CCA report: AGM, affordable housing, library, trees
NCC chief planner to speak at CCA AGM; affordable housing workshop; library’s future in Centretown; trees needed on boulevards; change to height limits
Plouffe Park saved, new school moved: councillor
The new location of École Louise Arbour will be on Somerset Street West, not in Plouffe Park, according to Councillor Ariel Troster. Troster said she had seen the new city staff site plan for the 1010 Somerset development, which will be released before Christmas.
Dominican University College on the market
The Dominican Order has quietly placed the Dominican complex, located at 96 Empress Avenue, on the market.
Good news from the Frank Street Garden: studying pollinators and beautifying the street
Dundonald Park brightened for the holidays
The threat of wet snow and freezing rain didn’t deter the CCA Deck the Park party in Dundonald Park on December 3, although there were a few more umbrellas than usual.
Centretown Community Association report: rink volunteers, tree canopy, heritage district, safety
Dalhousie Community Association report: Plouffe Park, Plant Pool, walk the block for trees, affordable housing
1010 Somerset sent back to the drawing board
The proposal to build a school on Plouffe Park has been withdrawn and sent back to staff for a complete rethink, after strong objections from the community.
Hallowe’en fun for all in Plouffe Park
The community came together on October 29 in Plouffe Park to provide spooky fun for local children and talk about the future of the park. 200 parents and children attended.
Comment: Dundonald Park: where do we go from here?
The volunteer-maintained gardens in Dundonald Park have been targeted by vandalism and theft. Dinah Robinson says a strategic plan for the park is needed.
Dalhousie Community Association report: Plouffe Park saved, Preston extension, Booth Street traffic, trees
Meeting envisions a brighter future for 330 Gilmour
At a packed meeting, architecture student Emily Essex outlined many possible public uses for the former OBE Administration building at 330 Gilmour, which has sat for two decades empty and unused.
Heritage Skyline: Plouffe Park fought to survive in its first 15 years
Plouffe Park ranks among the City’s oldest parks – and, like the community it serves, this patch of green has been tenacious in fighting for its survival.