Q2 2023: Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline
La version française suit Here's Ottawa's Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline report for Q2 2023 (April, May, June.) And here are the 2023 year-to-date numbers. The 2031 Municipal Housing Pledge is here. This data is on the agenda for Ottawa's Planning and Housing...
NOTEBOOK: Why are there so many applications for apartments in Stittsville these days?
La version française suit We're seeing lots of questions from residents about new developments in Stittsville, and specifically why so many applications for apartments are coming forward. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions. 1. Why are there so many...
Committee approves affordable housing spending plan
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a 2023 capital spending plan(link is external) for more than $75.7 million to create new affordable housing through partnerships with housing providers, stabilize projects under development...
Open houses to help get you zoned in on the new Zoning By-law
La version française suit The City has a new Official Plan and now a new Zoning By-law is needed to implement that Plan. The Official Plan sets out directions for how to manage growth and change in neighbourhoods and how the City will respond to issues such as climate...
521 Brigatine/501 Khamsin: Construction, Contacts, and Timelines
La version française suit Mattamy Homes has started construction of Phase 8 of the Fairwinds subdivision, located at the northeast corner of Brigatine Avenue and Khamsin Street. The development includes an extension of Brigatine Avenue, as well as 15 detached homes...
360 Bobolink Construction, Contacts and Timelines
La version française suit Broadview has started construction of Blackstone Village, located at the northeast corner of Robert Grant Avene and Bobolink Ridge, with additional frontage on Livery Street. The development consists of two stand-alone six-storey apartment...
UPDATE: Robert Grant Avenue extension construction
La version française suit The Fernbank Landowner’s Group will start major construction on the Robert Grant Avenue extension from Abbott Street to Hazeldean Road. Prep work and pre-construction work was completed last fall. Here’s information about construction plans...
5618 Hazeldean: Construction, contacts, and timelines (Minto’s Abbott’s Run)
La version française suit Minto Communities is starting construction of phase one of the Abbott’s Run subdivision, located on the property between Hazeldean and Abbott, immediately east of the Iber Road business park. This first phase includes a stormwater management...
37 Wildpine Court: Revised Development Proposal
Update: Information Meeting Our office held an information meeting on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 to discuss this revised Plan of Subdivision application and revised Zoning By-Law Amendment application. https://youtu.be/vmIZMS0CBeM July 10, 2023 La version...
Cope Park (Fernbank Community Park 3 / Westwood): Concept Design
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is seeking your input regarding the design of a new community park in the Westwood subdivision in Stittsville. It's labeled as "Park No. 3" in the Fernbank Community Design Plan. Despite being referred to as Cope Park, the...
NOTEBOOK: My motion to tweak the Vacant Unit Tax
La version française suit Today at City Council I introduced a motion, seconded by Mayor Sutcliffe, directing staff to tweak some of the administration and process around the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT). I supported the VUT when it was introduced by City Council last year....
121 Brae: Zoning By-Law Amendment
UPDATE: Information Meeting Our office held an information meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 to discuss this proposed zoning by-law amendment application. https://youtu.be/qnfbNCGcRZg July 13, 2023 La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a...
Q1 2023: Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline
La version française suit This week Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee received the first Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline report. This report covers activity in Q1 2023 (January, February, and March.) The pipeline provides an update on housing unit...
585 Bobolink Ridge: Construction, contacts and timelines
La version français suit Originally published February 3, 2023; updated August 9, 2023. Taggart Investments is starting construction on eight new, three-story buildings containing back-to-back townhomes, located at the northwest corner of Robert Grant and Bobolink...
Tree clearing for Idylea subdivision (6015 Fernbank)
La version français suit A contractor will be removing trees along the western boundary of Tartan's Idylea subdivision lands at 6015 Fernbank Road. Crews will be removing dead, dying or hazardous trees within the linear park space adjacent to John Sidney Crescent,...