I have worked extensively for more than 10 years to advance investments in active transportation in our City, including in our community of Lowertown, Sandy Hill, and Vanier. I value safe transportation for all road users throughout our City. Notably, in our community, I have been working to reduce the number of missing links for sidewalks and cycling infrastructure, resolve …
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As we prepare for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the focus, as it should be, is on our Canadian athletes. Who they are. What they will do and the small towns, cities, and provinces they will be representing as they represent Team Canada. I love these stories. I love to hear how every athlete made it to the top spot …
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On July 7, Council unanimously approved the Better Homes Loan Program, which will enable homeowners to access financing to pay for home energy improvements and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program will make it easier and more affordable for you to pay for home improvements over time as you save on your energy bills. As a homeowner, you could …
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On June 23rd, we took an essential step towards meeting the City’s Green House Gas Emission (GHG) reduction targets. The City has the objective to reduce by 50 per cent 2030 its GHGs. A significant component of that relates to the electrification of transportation, including vehicle and transit. The e-buses purchasing plan is a vital step to meet the climate …
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As Ottawa’s largest landlord, Ottawa Community Housing continues to innovate while providing quality homes for tenants. This investment is critical to provide predictability for repairs, ensuring that our communities are modern, more sustainable and greener. As chair of the board of Ottawa Community Housing, I am glad to see Ottawa Community Housing continue to innovate while providing quality homes for tenants. …
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The way we move in this City is one of the most critical discussions we can have – and must continue to have as a community. Just like the action itself, it moves and changes with time, people and modes. And most recently, with a pandemic, none of us saw coming. There are more people, new transit routes or lines, …
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Soon cyclists in Sandy Hill will be rolling along. Thanks to $2M Section 37 money from the development located at 151 Chapel cycling improvements, the neighbourhood is getting a significant boost. Connecting existing cycling infrastructure in Sandy Hill, through Lowertown to enter the ByWard Market. The route in focus begins at York Street and King Edward Avenue and goes east, …
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The summer has arrived early and we have another hot weekend ahead of us. This Means That: All splash pads are open across the city Outdoor pools are opening as per covid guidelines In our community Genest pool is opening All wading pools will open in June To book your time sign up here: https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/swimming Read the City’s Memo with …
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Local Farmer’s Market Returns to the Market As always, if you are in Vanier or near Beechwood Avenue, the Beechwood Market is another option for fresh food and local goodies. The Market offers online click and collect, with a start date for local shopping in Optimiste park in early June. Visit www.beechwoodmarket.ca for more information. With Spring well underway, it is so nice …
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In Lowertown, there are several unique and desirable features – the retail shops, the restaurants, heritage homes, families, residents, and work environments along with some of the best urban spaces and parks. And within this urban neighbourhood, we are also faced with the challenges that can come from the concentration of services and of emergency shelters. The challenge is amplified with the warm weather. Add a …
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