What’s the latest on Stittsville residential development files? (July 2025)
La version française suit (Photo: Homes under construction on David Wiens Street in the Westwood neighbourhood, May 2025.) There are over two dozen residential projects in Stittsville that are in various stages of the approval and pre-construction process. Here's the...
UPDATE: Robert Grant Avenue extension construction
La version française suit Here's the latest update on construction of Robert Grant Avenue, between Abbott and Hazeldean. Construction is on track for an opening this fall, possibly as early as Thanksgiving weekend in October. The opening date depends on a number of...
UPDATE: Stittsville South W-4 planning applications
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-Law amendment applications from Caivan to develop a residential subdivision comprised of approximately 1,700 homes, including detached, townhouse and stacked townhomes, a park,...
UPDATE: Provincial rule changes and their impact on Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit Back in April I shared an update about changes coming to development on Stittsville Main Street. In short: New Provincial planning rules will erase the four-storey height limit on the northern part of Stittsville Main Street. (You can read...
NOTEBOOK: Transportation Master Plan comes to committee on June 26
La version française suit The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is nearing the finish line. Back in 2023, City Council approved TMP Part 1 - Policies. On Thursday, the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will consider TMP Part 2 – Capital Infrastructure Plan....
Construction info for 1518 Stittsville Main Street
La version française suit Inverness Homes will soon begin construction of The Station, located at 1518 Stittsville Main Street, immediately south of the Trans Canada Trail. The development includes a four-storey, 27-unit apartment building, and a two-storey mixed-use...
UPDATE: Zoning amendment for next phases of Abbott’s Run at Planning and Housing Committee June 18
UPDATE: Planning and Housing Committee approved this application on June 18. It will rise to City Council for final approval on June 25. La version française suit The Zoning By-law Amendment application for 5618 Hazeldean Road and 5101 Abbott Street East for Phases 2,...
Development and transportation updates for the Connections neighbourhood
La version française suit There's lots of activity in the works in and around the Connections community in the northern part of Stittsville. Here's a summary of ongoing development and transportation files. Crossway Terrace Park In May, parks and recreation staff...
Provincial Highway Maintenance Patrol Yard update
La version française suit A few weeks ago, I provided the Province with formal feedback for its “Site Selection, Preliminary Design, and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study” for a Highway Maintenance Patrol Yard (MPY) based on community concerns. The study is...
Information meeting: Proposed development for 2775 & 2785 Palladium Drive
Originally published May 23, 2025 La version française suit We hosted a virtual information meeting on Tuesday, June 10 to discuss a development proposal for 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive. The property is located on both sides of the north end of Culdaff Road,...
1883 Stittsville Main: Site Plan Control application
UPDATE: City staff have approved this Site Plan Control application. UPDATE: Development Information Meeting Our office hosted a development information meeting on Wednesday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams to discuss this Site Plan Control application. Here's...
Urban boundary expansion: 5971 Flewellyn Road, 1770 Shea Road, and 1820 Shea Road
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received an Official Plan Amendment application to expand the City’s Urban Boundary by including 5971 Flewellyn Road, 1770 Shea Road, and 1820 Shea Road. The expansion would allow for the future development of a...
North Stittsville – notice of future neighbourhood study and open house
Originally published April 16, 2025 La version française suit UPDATE: An additional meeting is being held on Monday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stittsville Library (1637 Stittsville Main Street) regarding the W2 Future Neighbourhood Plan (Stittsville North)....
There are several ways to review and comment on Ottawa’s new Zoning By-law
La version française suit Whether you are well-versed with the issues or just learning what it's all about you are invited to review and comment on the second draft of Ottawa’s new Zoning By-law. You can use the unique tools online or attend virtual and in-person...
Drilling and monitoring along the Trans Canada Trail
La version française suit There was drilling along the Trans Canada Trail earlier this week, west of Stittsville near the observation deck. The drilling was done to install monitoring wells to provide information on local geology, soils, and groundwater levels....