26 Jan 2022

ASH responds to proposal for 641 Rideau Street

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The applicant is proposing to construct a 311-unit 25-storey tower sited on a 6-storey podium. The proposal will include privately-owned public space (POPS). Information about the application: Official Plan Amendment Zoning By-law Amendment ASH has been working with the Lowertown Community Association on the file and raised objections to the current proposal based on the density, heritage impact … Read More

26 Jan 2022

Overconcentration of Shelters and Services in Sandy Hill – ASH’s statement (2021)

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ASH’s Position   ASH is committed to maintaining Sandy Hill as a diverse, historic, and green community within a vibrant neighbourhood which welcomes people from all walks of life, including those who may be struggling with poverty, addiction, and mental health. At the same time, ASH notes that Sandy Hill is negatively impacted from externalities related to the … Read More

26 Jan 2022

Overconcentration of Shelters and Services in Sandy Hill – learn about the issue and ASH’s position

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Update 23-Feb-2024 Sandy Hill Community Liaison Committee (SHCLC) This group’s mission is (in short) to provide insights, make connections, put forward recommendations, exchange information and offer suggestions to support the safety and wellbeing of all members of and services in the Sandy Hill community. To find out more about SHCLC initiatives and ASH’s role and contributions please start … Read More

24 Jan 2022

Stewart St Greening Project

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As part of the Ottawa River Action Plan (ORAP), the City of Ottawa implemented stormwater retrofit measures to reduce and treat runoff from existing urban areas. The general concept for Stewart Street was presented at public open house for the East-West Bikeway (which Stewart Street is part of) on October 18, 2012.  The changes involved shifting the curbs, … Read More

24 Jan 2022

Somerset East Improvements

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After the reopening of the uOttawa tunnel in August 2016, cycle lane markings were added along Somerset St E by the City in October 2016, very similar to those proposed at the meeting in March 2016.  Reaction from the community has generaly been positive and it’s very noticeable how much bike traffic is flowing along the street and … Read More

23 Jan 2022

Community Engagement Team

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  Name Position Contact Notes Donna Gray General Manager, Community & Social Services Donna.Gray@ottawa.ca Laila Gibbons Associate General Manager, Community & Social Services Laila.Gibbons@ottawa.ca Chris Tuck Director, Human Needs Command Centre Christopher.Tuck@ottawa.ca Responsibilities:  Provides oversight of services and programs to support the human needs of the City’s most at risk residents throughout the pandemic.  The Community Engagement Team … Read More

23 Jan 2022

Truck Tunnel Moves Towards Environmental Assessment Stage

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  The release of the Downtown Tunnel Feasibility Study occurred in Aug 2016 (delayed from Q1 2016). This Study examined several possible routes for a 417 to Macdonald-Cartier bridge tunnel and concluded that a tunnel was technically feasible. The recommended route for a tunnel would locate it’s southern portal off the Vanier Parkway at Coventry Rd and continue under … Read More

21 Jan 2022

ByWard Market Lowertown & Sandy Hill Leadership Table

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I am writing to share the details of the Leadership Table meeting (that Councillor mentioned at our last board meeting). The Leadership Table brings together community stakeholders (CA, business owners, tenant associations, shelters and social service providers) to try to find a solution to some of the issues experienced by Lower Town and Sandy Hill communities. If you … Read More

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