22 Nov 2021

Long-Term Integrated Interprovincial Crossings Plan for the National Capital Region Survey (2022)

by | posted in: Transportation Subcommittee |

Update: comments from the Lowertown Community Association (LCA) with regards to the NCC interprovincial bridge crossing study: Public consultation: Have your say on the draft plan by completing the online questionnaire by November 24, 2021. Information on the proposals and link to the survey here: https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/projects/long-term-integrated-interprovincial-crossing-plan#engagement Go directly to the survey here: https://ncc-ccn.questionpro.ca/a/TakeSurvey?tt=AVaJSx3YBRrm/WsTmw49cA%3D%3D&lcfpn=false

3 Nov 2021

#ParksNotParking: A Community Protest to Save Besserer Park -UPDATED

by | posted in: Environment Committee |

PETITION UPDATE 3-Nov-2021 We saved Besserer Park! Action Sandy Hill heard from City of Ottawa planning staff. TCU, the developer at 244 Fountain Place, formally submitted their revised site plans. These plans reduced the number of units in the proposed development from 20 to 16. And most importantly, TCU eliminated the rear private parking spots and abandoned their … Read More

2 Nov 2021

Meet the ASH board (2021)

by | posted in: Board of Directors |

Calla Barnett has lived in Sandy Hill for at total of 9 years as a renter, a student and a parent. She loves the diversity of the community and is truly passionate about supporting and representing the interests of all community members. She has lived in the NorthWest area of the neighbourhood for 7 years and, given the new direction … Read More

25 Jun 2021

ASH indicates support for The Next Way initiative

by | posted in: Community and Social Services Committee |

The letter below has been sent by ASH in support of a funding request for an initiative entitled The Next Way. The Next Way proponents have indicated that the first phase of programming will support the engagement of New Canadians, specifically newcomer women and new voters, specifically youth ages 18-30. They state that The Next Way “will co-create … Read More

21 Jun 2021

Sandy Hill Poetry Project

by | posted in: Community Resources |

Rebecca Gibbons, a Sandy Hill community member has launched a poetry project. Rebecca writes “I’m inviting community members to write a poem about their pandemic experience, record it using their voice, and share it with others.” Here are the details:   We want to know what this past year – during the pandemic – has meant to you? … Read More

18 Jun 2021

ASH Recommendations to Councillor Fleury to address omitted NW section of Sandy Hill from recent Gateway Speed Reduction Ward 12 Report approved by City Council.

by | posted in: Transportation Subcommittee |

On May 12, 2021, Ottawa City Council approved the Ward 12 Gateway Speed Reduction Report. This report omitted the NW section of Sandy Hill. To address this oversight, ASH members in this area of Sandy Hill prepared a report documenting concerns and requested action to address. They will meet with Councillor Fleury and city staff on June 24, … Read More

17 Jun 2021

Transparency and consultation wrt Cornerstone and future such facilities

by | posted in: Community and Social Services Committee |

Action Sandy Hill recently sent the letter below to the City of Ottawa Mayor, the City Manager, and the Director for Housing/Shelters. Subsequent to the letter being sent by ASH City of Ottawa Community and Social Services announced the relocation of the Friel Street Physical Distancing Centre for Women to the Heron Road Community Centre (1480 Heron Rd) … Read More

1 Feb 2021

History – NCC Long Term Interprovincial Integrated Crossings Study (2021)

by | posted in: Transportation Subcommittee |

The 2020 Federal budget commissioned and funded the NCC to conduct another study of Interprovincial Transportation. This study referred to as the LTIIC (Long Term Interprovincial Integrated Crossings Study) was to take a broader look at the long term transportation needs (out to 2050) and the full set of transportation options available (transit, active transportation, tunnel, bridges) and … Read More

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