ASH statement News Reports Ottawa Police Service ASH post re 2021 Panda Game after party Related Action Sandy Hill Posts ASH statement News Reports Citynews Ottawa People arrested, additional charges laid following Panda Game celebrations More: https://ottawa.citynews.ca/search?search=on&q=Panda CTV Police … Read More
Update 2-Nov-2022 The applicant has submitted revised documents dated 2022-10-11 including a new site plan, available here: https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D07-12-21-0202/details Update 3-Dec-2021 The formal circulation of the planning application for the 2 Robinson/320 Lees development has … Read More
Environment Committee Report to November 2023 ASH Board Meeting
Here are links to the most recent newsletter: 2023 November [EN] 2023 November [FR] Our ASH monthly newsletter is now being sent to ASH members using the Mailchimp service; members will receive the newsletter automatically at the email address you … Read More
Updating the National Capital Core Area Plan: National Capital Commission (NCC) survey: https://www.placespeak.com/en/topic/6769-updating-the-national-capital-core-area-plan/#/overview
Environment Committee Report to October 30/23 ASH Board Meeting
Here are links to the most recent newsletter: 2023 October [EN] 2023 October [FR] Our ASH monthly newsletter is now being sent to ASH members using the Mailchimp service; members will receive the newsletter automatically at the email address you … Read More
Sandy Hill residents say they’re pleased but wary of new measures in place this year to try to prevent the mayhem of previous Panda Game celebrations. Full story: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/panda-game-2023-sandy-hill-resident-student-party-1.6979881
Here are links to the most recent newsletter: 2023 September [EN] 2023 September [FR] Our ASH monthly newsletter is now being sent to ASH members using the Mailchimp service; members will receive the newsletter automatically at the email address you … Read More
FYI: There are two new Action Sandy Hill Discussion Papers posted on our Planning & Heritage Committee page: Action Sandy Hill Discussion Papers ASH – Zoning Bylaw Discussion Paper – Climate Change ASH – Zoning By-law Discussion Paper – Trees … Read More
Hi all, On behalf of the Action Sandy Hill board (Sandy Hill’s Community Association), please see attached a letter [and Annex] concerning the proposed post-Panda event at the Sandy Hill Arena. Sincerely, Kendra Eyben ASH Board Member
Here are links to the most recent newsletter: 2023 June [EN] 2023 June [FR] Our ASH monthly newsletter is now being sent to ASH members using the Mailchimp service; members will receive the newsletter automatically at the email address you … Read More
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre has recently released an Open Letter to Sandy Hill residents on their website, it is copied below:
Here are links to the most recent newsletter: 2023 April [EN] 2023 April [FR] Our ASH monthly newsletter is now being sent to ASH members using the Mailchimp service; members will receive the newsletter automatically at the email address you … Read More
Here are links to the most recent newsletter: 2023 March [EN] 2023 March [FR] Our ASH monthly newsletter is now being sent to ASH members using the Mailchimp service; members will receive the newsletter automatically at the email address you … Read More
ASH’s environment committee co-chairs recently made suggestions for adjustments to the City of Ottawa’s Trees in Trust Program. The suggestions are detailed in the letter below sent to Councillor Fleury.
Part of 2022 Year of the garden and the Ottawa Garden Festival, visit 75 gardens and it is Free. Click here to plan your garden visit.
The Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa gave the presentation below at the ASH AGM on 16-Jun-2022, the video that follows provides a brief introduction to the Alliance who are seeking ASH’s endorsement.
See also this post: ASH Tree and Greening Group Tackles Japanese Knotweed http://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/resources/best-management-practices/
The bridge (marked with a red arrow in a 1928 aerial photo from GeoOttawa, click to enlarge) is actually mostly just outside Sandy Hill but is an essential and historic active transportation link for our community. ASH was copied on … Read More
The City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved updates to the Rain Ready Ottawa pilot program, which encourages property owners to reduce the harmful impacts of rainwater runoff on our streams and rivers. Details in the … Read More
Links to open PDFs in a new tab: SANDY_HILL_TOWN_AND_GOWN_COMMITTEE_220412.pdf 2021-Panda-Discussion_Community_Final.pdf More information on the 2021 Panda game disorder: A statement on this weekend’s Panda Game after party Recording of meeting:
Received from the Ottawa Safety Council, the local non-profit that runs the Crossing Guard program: We are currently experiencing a guard shortage and reaching out to the community for help in keeping our kids safe. This directly impacts your residents … Read More
Update 21-Sep-22 Earthub has removed some items from collection. Here is the new poster: Update 29-Mar-22: can pulltabs now accepted. There is now an EartHub Drop-off location in Sandy Hill. The poster shows what is collected and diverted from the … Read More
ASH has received a request from one of the ASH Block Reps to make members aware of a change.org petition relating to Sandy Hill. The link is posted here for members’ information. ASH does not take a position on the … Read More
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 … Read More
Feedback link [City of Ottawa]: Access Plan and provide feedback
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 … Read More
Our ASH monthly newsletter is now being sent to ASH members using the Mailchimp service; members will receive the newsletter automatically at the email address you provided; non-members can also sign-up to receive the newsletter using the form in the … Read More
At the Meeting of the ASH Board of Directors on Monday, September 27, 2021 a motion was unanimously approved that ASH endorse the statement below from from the Ottawa Coalition To End Violence Against Women, Elizabeth Fry Society, Kind Space, … Read More
At the 29th November ASH board meeting presentations were made by Rob Boyd (Executive Director) on the Oasis Program at the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre and Donna Sarrazin (owner and operating partner of Recovery Care) on the Safer Supply … Read More
ASH statement News Reports Ottawa Police Service Investigation GoFundMe to support the owner of the destroyed car 25-Apr-22 Sandy Hill Town and Gown Committee 12-Apr-2022 18-Nov-21 Minutes from November 4th Town & Gown Panda Game debrief: TG-Nov-21-Minutes.EN_.pdf TG-Nov-21-Minutes.FR_.pdf TG-Nov-21-Resident-Survey-Responses.pdf TG-Nov-21-ChatFile.pdf … Read More
Received from the NCC: Consultation: Alexandra Bridge replacement project You are invited to take part in a public consultation on the Alexandra Bridge replacement project. This is your chance to share your thoughts and ideas on what the bridge replacement … Read More
Applications for EV Charger funding begin November 30th! As part of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), Hydro Ottawa are offering funding to applicants for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Visit Hydro Ottawa’s website for more information … Read More
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: … Read More
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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 … Read More
Received from Councilor Fleury’s office: Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 at 15:35 Subject: Inquiry OCC21-03 – Fleury – Demande de renseignement OCC21-043 – Fleury – Assistance to support the ByWard Market Good Afternoon everyone, As we have discussed with many … Read More
Les appels au 3-1-1 concernant des seringues et des aiguilles souillées laissées au sol à Ottawa ont augmenté de 54 % durant la pandémie. Des résidents du quartier Côte-de-Sable, qui doivent composer avec cette réalité, s’inquiètent pour la sécurité de leurs … Read More
The ASH Clean & Safe Committee reports on recent initiatives related to traffic speed reduction in Sandy Hill in the two documents below:
Received from Suzanne Obiorah (Director, Gender and Race Equity, Indigenous Relations, Inclusion and Social Development | Directrice, de l’équité des genres et des races, des relations avec les Autochtones, de l’inclusion et la développement social) at the City of Ottawa: … Read More
ASH has sent a letter of support for an application for funding from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.
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, … Read More
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: … Read More
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 … Read More
ASH Requests a Hazardous Waste Depot in Ward 12 The ASH Clean & Safe Committee requested through Councillor Fleury, to have a Hazardous Waste Depot downtown location for Sandy Hill residents to conveniently and safely dispose of dangerous household items. Councillor Fleury confirms his … Read More
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 … Read More
Many thanks to Frank G. Oakes who prepared this guide for the Glebe and Ottawa South Community Association, it is posted here with permission. Click to open in a new tab [PDF]: Guide-for-Objecting-to-a-Minor-Variance.pdf
The Rideau River shoreline is an important recreational pathway and natural area that contributes greatly to the quality of life in Sandy Hill. Yet this critical green space is increasingly being taken over by invasive plants, shrubs and trees. Among … Read More
Your weekly neighbourhood fun activity – 20 June! Sandy Hill – Notable Trees Thank you to Marilyn Whitaker! This is the third set of slides on various types of plants people might see as they stroll Sandy Hill streets and parks … Read More
The buildings of Sandy Hill exhibit a rich variety of distinct architectural styles. This week Claude Jobin offers you Part 2 of a style survey – organised as a quiz. Download the PDF, take a walk through the neighbourhood and be … Read More
The buildings of Sandy Hill exhibit a rich variety of distinct architectural styles. This week Claude Jobin offers you Part 1 of a style survey – organised as a quiz. Download the PDF, take a walk through the neighbourhood and be … Read More
Design Proposal presented at community info meeting, 11 June [PDF], click here to open. Please see the invitation below to participate in a community information session for a proposed development at 2 Robinson Avenue (Note: you need to register for the session … Read More
This week’s activity is a treasure hunt for the curiosities in Sandy Hill’s Strathcona Park – there are many of them! Links to printable PDFs: Strathcona Park Curiosities Les curiosités du parc Strathcona Thanks to Martha Milne for this week’s … Read More
Sandy Hill Spring Plants Thank you to Marilyn Whitaker! A series of slides are being developed on various types of plants people might see as they stroll along Sandy Hill streets. When you recognize a plant, you might post a … Read More
This week’s activity is an historical scavenger hunt where you will look for some of the surprising characters who lived here and made Sandy Hill Canada’s most historic neighbourhood. You can download the hunt clue slides by clicking here (PDF) or … Read More
Seen today on the bridges over the Rideau between Sandy Hill & Overbrook – thanks to Susan for the picture of the poster and Yvonne for the bears!
Sandy Hill Spring Plants Thank you to Marilyn Whitaker! A series of slides are being developed on various types of plants people might see as they stroll along Sandy Hill streets. When you recognize a plant, you might post a … Read More
Your weekly neighbourhood fun activity is below – enjoy! Enjoy and stay safe: all the outdoor activities MUST be done following the City’s physical distancing rules and advice found here: https://ottawa.ca/en/news/spring-cleaning-during-covid-19 – With thanks to Sophie HB – Click here … Read More
Your weekly neighbourhood fun activity is below – enjoy! Enjoy and stay safe: all the outdoor activities MUST be done following the City’s physical distancing rules and advice found here: https://ottawa.ca/en/news/spring-cleaning-during-covid-19 – With thanks to Sophie HB – PDF … Read More
A secluded neighbourhood in Sandy Hill is being eyed for hundreds of new rental units, causing some residents to worry that the community will undergo a stark transformation, possibly involving more student housing. Story by Jon Willing in the Ottawa … Read More
(For earlier background on ASH’s position on development in our neighbourhood, please read: https://www.ash-acs.ca/savesandyhill/ashs-position/ This page was developed prior to the 2017 municipal election. For a definition of the “missing middle”, see here: https://missingmiddlehousing.com/ Currently, the City of Ottawa is … Read More
ASH participated in a Sandy Hill Town And Gown Committee meeting on November 28, 2019 at Ottawa City Hall to review the handling of the 2019 “Panda Game”. The minutes & PDF (2019 Post Panda Community Discussion.pdf) below were provided … Read More
Slides presented by OPS at the ASH board meeting, 25th November 2019.
The city consultants’ rental housing policy options paper has been released. It covers such possible solutions to housing issues as landlord licensing, regulation, improved Bylaw enforcement and looks at what 4 other Ontario cities have done. The link is below: … Read More
ASH has provided a written submission to the City’s Rental Accommodation Study.
June 2019 Newsletter/Bulletin du mois de juin 2019 Hello Action Sandy Hill Members! / Chers membres d’Action Côte-de-Sable, This email contains information about the activities of your community association and neighbourhood events that may be of interest to you. … Read More
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Basketball Day on July 14th at the Wiggins Private Basketball Court hosted by the Strathcona Tigers.
Please attend! Rental Accommodations Study consultations | Avis : Les consultations sur les logements locatifs The public consultations described at the website https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/public-engagement/projects/rental-accommodations-study (en français: https://ottawa.ca/fr/hotel-de-ville/engagement-du-public/projets/etude-sur-les-logements-locatifs) are very important if we want the City to know how much we … Read More
Mark the calendar – Saturday, November 9, 2019. Click here for the details – and to find out what this year’s plus is: One & Only Arts and Crafts Fair+
Hello Action Sandy Hill Members! / Chers membres d’Action Côte-de-Sable, This email contains information about the activities of your community association and neighbourhood events that may be of interest to you. You may contact us at info@ash-acs.ca with any questions, … Read More
2018 AGM Minutes [link to PDF]
Information from the Office of Councillor Mathieu Fleury: On March 20, residents of the City’s urban wards are invited to an information session and Q&A on winter maintenance and snow clearing on roads, sidewalks and bike lanes. This information … Read More
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CBC report Des fêtes de quartier qui dérangent dans Côte-de-Sable Publié le vendredi 12 octobre 2018 à 11 h 12 Mis à jour le 12 octobre 2018 à 15 h 49 Le groupe communautaire Action … Read More
Letter to Mayor & Chief of Police from Action Sandy Hill Reply from Mayor Reply from Chief of Police Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 4:32 PM To: Watson, Jim (Mayor/Maire) (City of Ottawa); Bordeleau, Charles J Cc: president@uottawa.ca; … Read More
NEWS RELEASE (for immediate release) (Le français suit) (Ottawa, 11 October, 2018) Action Sandy Hill/Action Côte-de-Sable (ASH/ACS) is calling on the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service to publicly state their positions on the annual massive and unauthorized … Read More
70 Russell Ave (Google street view) Update, July 13, 2017 City Council today introduced an Interim Control Bylaw in Sandy Hill, Heron Park, Old Ottawa South, parts of Old Ottawa East, Centretown and Overbrook that, for one year, bans ‘bunkhouses’ with … Read More
The Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the proposed 14-storey tower at 560 Rideau Street (at Cobourg) has concluded. Results won’t be available for several months but the Action Sandy Hill team is very encouraged. Thanks to the support of … Read More
June 28th’s meeting of the Town & Gown Committee was a boisterous affair as 60 or more Sandy Hill residents, and some from neighbouring communities, came out to hear Vice-President of Action Sandy Hill, Robert Forbes, make a presentation on … Read More
SAVE THE DATE!!! The Annual Sandy Hill Community Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rain Date: Sunday September 11 2016. Search your home, attic, basement and garage for items that … Read More
Déclaration d’Action Côte de Sable (ACS) suite au décès de Mauril Bélanger Nous sommes vraiment peinés d’apprendre le décès de Mauril Bélanger, notre député dévoué de la conscription d’Ottawa–Vanier depuis plus de 20 ans, et notre grand ami. Nous offrons … Read More
Dear Neighbours, As you may have heard, after over 40 years in Sandy Hill, Ayoub’s will be closing their doors mid-August. Please join us at the community centre, 250 Somerset East, on Sunday, August 7th, 2016 between 1:00 PM and … Read More
Action Sandy Hill has identified the addressing continued proliferation unlicensed rooming houses as a top priority for next year. 2017 marks the county’s 150th anniversary and there will be a focus on the nation’s capital. More than 50 concerned residents … Read More
Bettye Hyde Co-operative Early Learning Centre presents the Sandy Hill Spring Fair on Saturday, June 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. La Foire de Printemps de la Côte-de-Sable aura lieu le samedi le 4 juin entre 9h et 14 … Read More
(Photo: Claude Schryer: Somerset Street Greenscaping project, September 24, 2016/ Projet de reverdissement pour la rue Somerset, 24 septembre, 2016) Thank you to everyone who participated in the Power Plant on Saturday September 25th! Merci à tous qui ont … Read More
Annual General Meeting 2016 The ASH Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 in the Main Hall of the Sandy Hill Community Centre (250 Somerset Street East). This year’s agenda included: A review of the last year’s … Read More
Chapel Street and Beausoleil (when the intersection was temporarily open) Update April 24th 2016 Plans for a new mixed-use development at the corner of Rideau and Chapel were announced by Trinity Group in July 2014. When the City failed to … Read More
Invitation: Public art unveiling of Cube, Lattice, Sphere, Wave by Mark Thompson The City of Ottawa Public Art Program is pleased to invite you to the official unveiling of a new public art commission Cube, Lattice, Sphere, Wave by Mark … Read More
21 Sept, 2015. The following is a current list of the upcoming All Candidates’ Debates in our riding: Tuesday, Oct. 6: Rockcliffe Park Community Centre, 360 Springfield Rd., hosted by the Rockcliffe Park Community Association. 7:30-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7: Colonel By … Read More
Update Oct 1, 2015 The City’s Information Session on the revised Uptown Rideau Community Design Plan (CDP) and Secondary Plan was held on September 22nd. See the Ottawa Community News article “Revised Uptown Rideau CDP scrutinized by public“. The new … Read More
The new academic year starts this week and there are two items of particular interest to broader community: Welcome Week Walkabout On September 8, 2015 the annual university Welcome Week Walkabout involving representatives from the University of Ottawa, the Students’ … Read More
September Update For more than a year city planners, representatives from Lowertown and Sandy Hill and Rideau Street property owners have been meeting to update the Uptown Rideau Community Design Plan (CDP). However, Richcraft, the owner of the 560 Rideau … Read More
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
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
ASH recently received the following public invitation from Councillor Fleury’s office. It follows the City’s recent announcement that it would like to revisit the Uptown Rideau Community Design Plan (CDP) (created in 2005). Please consider attending the meeting, which could … Read More
20 March 2014 The Mayor and Councillors City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1 Privately-Owned Purpose-Built Student Residence – 275 Laurier Avenue East Dear Mayor and Councillors: On March 26, 2014, Council will be called upon … Read More
On Feb 25, 2014 the City of Ottawa Planning Committee will hear the application demolish 6 buildings of historic interest to build a 9-storey 650 bed private student residence at 241 Laurier and Friel. The site is currently zoned R4 … Read More
The University of Ottawa has scheduled a pusblic presentation on their planned Henderson Avenue Residence on February 18th. The following details have been provided to ASH: Public Open House about new U of O residence at 206 Henderson You … Read More
December 9, 2013 Christopher Zwierzchowski, Committee Coordinator Planning Committee City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa (ON) K1P 1J1 Re: Lees Transit-Oriented Development Study Dear Mr. Zwierzchowski, Action Sandy Hill (ASH) is a volunteer-led community association that represents and … Read More
Heritage Ottawa Lecture / Patrimoine Ottawa – Une conférence gratuit Community Perspectives on Heritage Sensitive Infill in Mature Heritage Districts Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Ottawa Public Library Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe Street For further information: … Read More
3 November, 2013 Action Sandy Hill’s Petition calling on the University of Ottawa to build on-campus student residences has now closed. It has gathered more than 1100 signatures, exceeding its original target. It has become even more clear since the … Read More
In response to the Ottawa Citizen’s Article “Waking the Neighbours” Oct 21, 2013 We choose to live in Sandy Hill. Who wouldn’t? It’s an urban, eclectic, ethnically diverse and socio-economically mixed neighbourhood. It’s a 15-minute walk to downtown, the Rideau … Read More
Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications 261, 265, 271, 275, 281 Laurier Avenue & 400 Friel Street D01-01-13-0012 & D02-02-13-0086 You are invited to attend a public meeting regarding this application on: Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 6:30 p.m. … Read More
To: Tim Moerman, City of Ottawa Planning Department From: ASH Infill and Zoning Sub-Committee Re: ASH SUBMISSIONS ON CONVERSIONS Date: 15 October 2013 ASH is very concerned with the general impact of conversions in Sandy Hill and is pleased that … Read More
We have now exceeded our 1000 signature target! The electronic petition closed at midnight, November 2nd. +812 signatures on paper/sur papier (31/10/13) Petition for On-Campus University Residences Petition pour des Residences Étudiantes Sur le Campus (un texte en français suivera) … Read More
A full house attended the City of Ottawa’s Public Consultation on Residential Conversions on September 16, 2013. Chad Rollins, VP of Action Sandy Hill, spoke for many when he presented ASH’s point of view. The slide presentation is available here. … Read More
The City of Ottawa has officially launched a zoning study of residential “conversions”. This study, along with the interim control bylaw prohibiting some types of conversions, is being carried-out in response to considerable public pressure. Over the last few years … Read More
Thursday, July 4, 2013 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sandy Hill Community Centre (250 Somerset Street East), Main Hall This workshop will allow participants to explore ways to regulate height, massing and rear and side setbacks to ensure compatibility with … Read More
ASH will be providing a Community Information Session on zoning, infill and other development issues in Sandy Hill on Saturday, July 6th, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This session will be held alongside the Farmers’ Market on the … Read More
There will be an open house for the public at 83 Sweetland Avenue, which is slated for renovations this Summer/Fall. Sam Almsaddi, a member of the ASH Board, is a developer who wishes to declare that he has an interest … Read More
[27-May-2013] Click here to view the original article. Ottawa Citizen — Overheard on a Bridgehead Coffeehouse patio last weekend: “Politicians are bought and sold by the developers in this town.” It’s not the first time such a charge has been … Read More
Hello All, This is to advise you that the below meeting has been moved to 5:30pm on Monday, May 27th in order to accommodate the Action Sandy Hill Board meeting. We hope you will join us, —————- Bonjour, Ceci est … Read More
Email Response from Richcraft regarding ASH members’ desire for a full park at 590 Rideau Street.
Email sent to Richcraft on Sunday, May 19th, 2013 Kevin – Thank you for the revised drawings of the park at Charlotte and Rideau that you sent to me last week in follow-up to our meeting with the Councilor and … Read More
Richcraft would like to install a sales centre for 560 Rideau and on-site parking for the office on part of the site at 590 Rideau. Their current proposal seeks to reduce the park footprint by 50%; later amended to 66%. … Read More
A minor variance/permission application has been sent to the City’s Committee of Adjustment for the Sandy Hill Apartments (353 Friel Street). Please find attached the Adjustment Drawings and ASH’s response to the application. Sandy Hill Apartments – Committee Adjustment Drawing … Read More
You are invited to attend a public meeting regarding this application on: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Arts Court 2 Daly Ave Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2 The development concept includes space for the Ottawa Art Gallery … Read More
You are invited to attend a public meeting regarding the Richcraft application (D01-01-13-0003 & D02-02-13-0021) on: Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Ottawa Public Library, Rideau Branch 377 Rideau Street, Ottawa K1N 5Y6 La ville d’Ottawa vous … Read More
An interim control bylaw to stop the conversions of family homes into student bunkhouses in Sandy Hill and Old Ottawa South was passed the morning of Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 at the City’s Planning Committee. The ban will be in … Read More
**IMPORTANT CHANGE to LOCATION of ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING** Please note that the National Capital Commission’s Annual Public Meeting has been moved from 40 Elgin St. to the Government Conference Centre (Main Hall), located at 2 Rideau St. in Ottawa. Wednesday, … Read More
There will be a public meeting to discuss the proposal for the redevelopment of 87 Mann Avenue (former St. Clement Church). Thursday, February 28th, 2013 7:00pm- 9:00pm Sandy Hill Community Centre (250 Somerset Street East) PROPOSAL: To retain the church … Read More
The City of Ottawa is seeking your opinion on how we should plan our neighbourhoods, roads, water and sewer services, rural villages, and cycling and walking pathways. The survey will be available until March 1, 2013. The survey results will … Read More
On Monday October 29th, 2012, come out and watch the demolition of the derelict buildings at the corner of Rideau and Charlotte Streets in order to make way for the temporary park. The activities will start after 7 a.m., although … Read More
City Infill Study Report – March 2012 Letter to City Planning Committee Concerning Infill Changes – April 2012 Motion Regarding Building Conversions by Councillors Hobbs and Fleury – Will be forthcoming.
Sandy Hill East Heritage Study – Final Draft