Mar 27
I’ve officially been a sitting board member of the Convent Glen Orleans Wood Community Association for 6 months now. I’ve also lived in the community for 5+ years and have family with deep roots here. As I was sitting down to put together the April edition of the newsletter, I thought to myself: “What have …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/my-6-month-review-of-our-community
Feb 25
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/an-introduction-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-1
Jan 25
In many North American communities, the prevailing expectation is that driving is the primary, if not the only, way to get around.
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2025/01/25/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-to-drive-everywhere/#new_tab
Jan 25
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Rob Attrell, Outreach CommitteeThis piece is reposted from Living in the Future, my personal website. In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever to feel connected to our communities through social media. A quick like, comment, or share can give us the sense that we’re actively participating …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/the-importance-of-community-involvement-beyond-social-media
Jan 06
Photo by David McBee on Pexels.com In today’s digitally connected world, it’s easy to feel isolated despite being surrounded by people. Building closer relationships with our neighbors can counteract this isolation and bring numerous benefits to our lives. As a member of the community association, I believe fostering a sense of community cohesiveness …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/building-a-stronger-sense-of-community-why-it-matters
Jan 05
Photo by Altaf Shah on Pexels.com As a proud member of the board of our community association in Convent Glen Orleans Wood, I am a huge proponent of the maintaining the charm and tranquility of our neighbourhood. We all cherish the sense of familiarity and the ease of getting around without needing to …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/learning-about-roundabouts-steering-towards-a-safer-more-efficient-community
Dec 29
The title of this post references the old adage, “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” This saying is especially true when it comes to transportation in suburban Ottawa.
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2024/12/29/in-the-suburbs-everything-looks-like-a-drive/#new_tab
Dec 22
As a resident of our suburban neighborhood with family roots here since the early 90s, I’ve come to appreciate the tranquility, space, and sense of calm that comes with living outside the hustle and bustle of the inner city.
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2024/12/22/rethinking-suburban-living-a-path-to-resilience-and-affordability/#new_tab
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