The Ontario Municipal Board’s hearing into the Viner family’s proposal for a for-profit student residence on Laurier Avenue East concluded on October 9th. The issue before the OMB is whether to allow the demolition of five buildings of historic interest … Read More
The proposed 9-storey private student residence proposed at Laurier and Friel was rejected by the Mayor and City Council in March. However, the developer, Viner Assets, have appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. The City will be defending its decision, … Read More
Concerned residents are organizing a demonstration for next Wednesday, September 17th, 2014. They will meet at All Saints Church at 16h45 and march to the corner of Laurier and Friel, where 6 buildings on the City’s heritage reference list are … Read More
Ottawa Architectural Conservation Awards The City of Ottawa recognizes outstanding achievements in heritage conservation with the Ottawa Architectural Conservation Awards. The application period for the 2012-2014 awards is now open. Awards will be presented in five categories: Restoration Adaptive Reuse … Read More
The Trinity Development Group has announced that they will be holding a public open house to discuss their initial plans for their property at the corner of Rideau and Chapel, the former Congregation Beth Shalom. The open house will be … Read More
The City of Ottawa will be offering two workshops on the Uptown Rideau Community Design Plan at the Rideau Public Library (377 Rideau Street). The workshops will provide you with an opportunity to work in small groups and discuss your … Read More
[12-May-2014] On Saturday, May 10, 2014 demolition work began on the Stewart-Dworkin House at 256 Rideau Street. It is not too late for it to be stopped. Residents and community associations were not consulted prior to the issuing of a … Read More
The historic Stewart-Dworkin house at 256 Rideau Street in Ottawa appears to be under imminent threat. The rear of the building was demolished Saturday, May 10th, 2014. It is unclear whether there is a demolition permit for the building but … Read More
The City of Ottawa will hold a Planning Primer* on Wednesday, April 30th for the Secondary Planning and the Uptown Rideau Community Design Plan Review. This session will be held at the Rideau Library (377 Rideau Street) and it will … Read More
The City recently announced that it is updating the Uptown Rideau Community Design Plan (CDP), approved by Council in 2005. As part of the update, the City is conducting a survey about the future of the street. The Uptown Rideau … Read More