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Richcraft Homes owns some now-vacant properties on Rideau Street East, a ‘traditional mainstreet’ whose future development is currently under review since the City of Ottawa decided to ‘update’ the 2005 Uptown Rideau Street Community Development Plan (CDP). In a scenario … Read More
A recent article in the Ottawa Citizen exposed the City’s new initiative to give developers their own ambassadors in the planning department. This speaks to the current attitude at City Hall – that they work for the developers. Meanwhile, community … Read More
On March 18, 2015, despite an statement made in December to the contrary, the University of Ottawa announced that it was converting the former Quality Inn at the corner of Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue into a new residence … Read More
Chad Rollins, President of Action Sandy Hill (ASH), made a presentation to the City’s Planning Committee on February 24th as part of the consultation on the 2015 Budget. Through this presentation ASH attempted to demonstrate to the City that investments … Read More
The Ontario Municipal Board’s decision on the Viner family’s proposal for a for-profit student residence on Laurier Avenue East was announced this week, in favour of the proposal. Here is ASH’s Statement on the decision. The issue before the OMB … Read More
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