November 2020

Growing our tree canopy in Sandy Hill

A mature tree canopy is what makes an urban neighbourhood unique and desirable. Aside from the environmental benefits from a tree-lined street, trees, in general, make a neighbourhood more inviting, beautiful and charming. Unfortunately, this past spring and summer, Sandy Hill suffered several losses when it comes to mature trees in the neighbourhood. The fact …

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Renewed hope: The Byward Market plan forges ahead

The ByWard Market is one of the most well-known destinations in Ottawa. This iconic precinct’s cultural and heritage assets attract residents and visitors from across Canada and the world. The heritage public market building is at the ByWard Market’s symbolic core, but the precinct accommodates a diverse collection of original shops, boutiques, retailers, restaurants and …

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City seeks public input on New Official Plan and how Ottawa will grow

The City of Ottawa is seeking your input as we develop a New Official Plan that will guide the physical development of Ottawa until 2046. A draft of the New Official Plan is now available for review and comment at ottawa.ca/newop. On the City’s website you will find a series of short surveys, arranged by theme, …

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For those who care about Lansdowne: sports and public amenities

There was a lot of skepticism when the proposal to redevelop Lansdowne was presented.  Arguments aside about how it was developed, I think there is one thing that many of us can agree – Today’s Lansdowne is a thousand times better than it was.  The park improvements, farmers’ market, sports and entertainment, pedestrian-focused streets offer visitors a fabulous place to go.  …

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Open letter to landlords and realtors: Understanding local parking rules before selling or renting

Today, the five councillors representing the inner urban wards sent the letter below to several landlord and realtor organizations in Ottawa offering our help to ensure everyone knows the local parking rules before tenants and buyers make decisions about buying or renting a home. November 10, 2020 Dear Landlords and Realtors, Ottawa is growing fast. …

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Parking the problem, and rolling forward with a fix: Standardizing options for parking in Lowertown

Finding parking downtown can be difficult.    Whether it is looking for a spot for a business, visiting a friend, or parking your vehicle – it can be stressful if you can not find one. Over the years, working with residents and the Lowertown Community Association, we have made several changes, including expanding the neighbourhood’s …

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Important letter from Vera Etches our medical officer

November 2, 2020 Re: COVID-19 Situation in Ottawa Dear city council, I am writing to recommend a new approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect the health of the population of Ottawa. The current harms to health arising from societal disruption are significant and the measures to limit COVID-19 transmission in Ottawa must be sustainable …

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Recent Fires in Vanier

I share the anxiety of residents in Vanier relating to recent fires. I want to assure everyone that City and enforcement bodies are refocusing to support our community (investigation, information, and proactive monitoring).  Recent Fires have targeted vacant buildings as well as buildings under construction including targeting the soul of our community: the Vanier Sugar …

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Good Day!

 Thank you for reaching out to my City Councillor website. I was blessed to represent residents and businesses in Lowertown, Sandy Hill, and Vanier at the City of Ottawa for 12 years (2010 to 2022).

I am keeping the website active, as a former city councillor and community leader so that residents can review and access projects, priorities and some of the most serious issues during the period I was a City Councillor for Ward 12, Rideau-Vanier.

If you are looking to connect with the City of Ottawa, I encourage you to call 311.

If you are seeking to connect with your City councillor, Stephanie Plante, please email (Stephanie.plante@ottawa.ca) or call (613-580-2482).

I remain an engaged leader in our community, in Ottawa and for the National Capital Region. If you are looking to connect with me please send me an email via: info@mathieufleury.ca or find me on LinkedIn

Thank you.
Mat

Bonjour!

 

Merci d’avoir consulté mon site Web de conseiller municipal. J’ai eu la chance de représenter les résidents et les entreprises de la Basse-Ville, de la Côte-de-Sable et de Vanier à la Ville d’Ottawa pendant 12 ans (de 2010 à 2022).

Je garde le site Web actif, en tant qu’ancien conseiller municipal et leader communautaire, afin que les résidents puissent examiner et consulter les projets, les priorités et certains des problèmes les plus graves pendant la période où j’étais conseiller municipal du quartier 12, Rideau-Vanier.

Si vous cherchez à communiquer avec la Ville d’Ottawa, je vous encourage à composer le 311.

Si vous cherchez à communiquer avec votre conseillère municipale, Stéphanie Plante, veuillez envoyer un courriel (Stephanie.plante@ottawa.ca) ou téléphoner au (613-580-2482).

Je demeure un leader engagé dans notre communauté, à Ottawa et dans la région de la capitale nationale. Si vous cherchez à communiquer avec moi, veuillez m’envoyer un courriel à l’adresse suivante : info@mathieufleury.ca ou me trouver sur LinkedIn.

Je vous remercie.
Mat