Apr 12
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Most of us have heard the phrase “Buy Local.” It’s a feel-good reminder that shopping close to home supports small businesses and keeps money circulating in our community. And in Convent Glen – Orléans Wood, we’re lucky to have a growing number of independent shops, markets, and services …
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Apr 10
🏘️ Why consider more flexible zoning in our suburban community? After posting lots of content talking up gentle neighbourhood urbanization over the last 6 months or so, I’ve put all of the big questions and concerns raised by residents over zoning and community character in one place. I’ve also provided some information in response to …
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Mar 29
Upcoming Events Earth Day – Cleaning the Capital Event Environment Committee April 26 from 9 AM – 12 PM at Golden Fries Join the Environment Committee this year at the Convent Glen Shopping Centre, in the parking …
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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 …
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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 …
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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
This is Part 4 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
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