Darlene Pearson always feel a sense of loss when she sees the large red “X” dooming yet another mature Centretown tree. This prompted her to ask the city what its criteria were for removing trees, and what its plans were for their replacement.
A recent bike tour of the western half of Somerset Ward looked at places where city parkland funds could be used to increase greenspace and improve amenities.
Sheila Singhal emphasizes the long-term importance of Plouffe Park to the neighbourhood.
Carol Sissons points out that, in the city of Toronto, developments about the size of 1010 Somerset have been designed with more than twice the green playing space that Plouffe Park plus the proposed 1010 Park would provide.
The Centretown Community Association is working to create two new Heritage Conservation Districts, and to turn the Queen Elizabeth Driveway into a park.
The deadline to comment on the controversial 1010 Somerset concept plan has been extended. And Coun. Troster promises at least two public meetings on the plan.
Centretowners are getting a new park for free as part of the Canada Lands Booth Street Complex – but what goes in it is being constrained by the city.
Is what’s proposed for the abandoned Greyhound property on the southern boundary of Centretown an example of what King Charles has called “a jostling scrum” of big buildings crowding together?
News shorts: Queensway bridge closures, zoning bylaw meetings, Dundonald splash pad designs, new ped/cycling bridge
The Dalhousie Community Association returned from summer break to face a challenging agenda and an immediate call to action.
It’s no wonder we care so much about greenspace in our downtown core, because there is so little of it, says Councillor Ariel Troster.
Fall is just beginning and pollinators are already getting ready for winter, writes Dinah Robinson.
What risks does Ottawa face from the climate emergency? What response can we make at an individual, community, and city level? That’s what 40 residents discussed in June at a Community Dialogue on Climate Resiliency.
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