Rob Attrell

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Spring Roadmap Planning – Event

gray concrete pathway besides pink flower during day

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This Friday, the Community Association’s Outreach Committee will be hosting a drop-in session to think about and plan out our spring activities (as well as some summer ones, if there is interest) via our new Roadmap. I would encourage you to have a look at the roadmap in …

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Strong Towns Video Series – Watch Party

I first came across this 5-minute video (linked below) shortly after it came out nearly 5 years ago (with the rest of the videos in the series following that). It’s not an exaggeration to say that these videos have changed my life. I’ve spent a lot of time talking *about* this concept, but I figure …

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St Moritz Skating Rinks Closed for the Season

The hockey and puddle rinks off St Moritz (at Jeanne d’Arc Park) are closed for the year, after 68 days open. Thanks so much to the hard work of the rink maintenance volunteers!

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Pedal and Play 2025

What is Pedal and Play? The concept is quite simple. If you’ve heard of a bike bus (a group of young cyclists and some parents riding in a group to get to or from school), this is almost the same thing. The only difference would be that the bus that Pedal and Play is emulating …

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March 2025 Newsletter

Upcoming Event Ottawa Riverkeeper Presentation – March 5th at 7:30 PM Hosted by the Environment Committee Join …

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Why I’m Obsessed with My Community

high angle shot of suburban neighborhood

Photo by David McBee on Pexels.com Over about the last 2-3 years, I have become VERY interested in urban design. In addition to leading me on a straight path to joining the board of our community association last fall, it has also helped me to learn a LOT about the way cities work …

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What a Difference Accessible Infrastructure Makes

I want to give a massive shoutout to the city of Ottawa for continuing to maintain the parts of this path system that they’ve committed to, to the best of their ability (and it has really been solid!). This has made school drop-off every day this winter on foot way easier (not to mention getting …

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February 2025 Newsletter

Events Upcoming Events Moonlit Cross-Country Ski February 12, 2025 – 7 PM start

Family Day Winter Carnival February 16, 2025 – 1-4 PM Past Events Skate Shack Opening – January 18, 2025 The local volunteers have been working tirelessly this winter to keep the rink maintained, and now until …

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