Mar 28
I am currently in the process of reviewing the 2nd draft of the zoning bylaw that just got published, and I felt the need to do something fun like writing an article for the newsletter instead because zoning is REALLY boring. One concept that comes up a lot in zoning discussions is the concept of …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/maintaining-neighbourhood-character-in-a-time-of-change
Mar 28
As some of you may be aware, the City of Ottawa is currently in the process of updating its zoning bylaw. I have attended several meetings on the subject as part of the Federation of Citizen’s Association general meetings and as part of the FCA’s Planning and Zoning Committee and one workshop organized by …
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Mar 28
Even from my perspective, this is kind of a strange thing for me to write and put in a community newsletter, but I do hope you choose to read it and hopefully take something away from it. I’ve just finished writing about what I’ve learned about the community in my 6 months involved in …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/who-i-am-and-why-im-here-meet-rob
Mar 27
The Beat is your guide to the vibrant pulse of our community. It is dedicated to fostering a thriving and connected business district. We aim to showcase the diverse array of businesses, events and initiatives that make our neighbourhood a dynamic and welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike.
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Mar 27
I want to start this newsletter by sharing my gratitude; during my annual Family Skate at Lois Kemp Arena a few weeks ago, I put the call out for donations to the Ottawa Food Bank. The generosity of our community in response did not surprise me in the least, but I wanted to share how …
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Mar 27
This is Part 5 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/whats-next-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-5
Mar 27
This is Part 4 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/finally-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-4
Mar 27
This is Part 3 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/isolation-and-the-status-quo-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-3
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