Category: Development
UPDATE: Richcraft fined $1,600 for Bradley-Craig barn maintenance
(PHOTO: The Bradley-Craig barn, under freshly-fallen snow. Photo by Rob Hambly.) Richcraft appeared in court on Thursday to answer to violations of the City’s Property Standards Bylaw relating to the…
New RV dealership proposed for Frank Nighbor Place
The City of Ottawa has received a site plan application to build an automotive recreation vehicle (RV) and trailer dealership at 20 Frank Nighbor place, near the Home Depot. Planning…
First homeowners move into Potter’s Key on March 5
Road connections to Jackson Trails and Echowoods coming soon The first homeowners in Minto’s Potter’s Key subdivision are scheduled to move in on Monday, March 5 on Geranium Walk. Minto Homes…
Legion launches commemorative brick fundraiser for new building
(ABOVE: Rendering of the proposed new Stittsville Legion building. Via HDD Hierarchy Development & Design.) The beloved Stittsville Legion has been home to countless community events, charitable fundraisers, and has…
Stittsville Windows & Doors plans expansion on Hazeldean Road
(Elevation drawing for the proposed expasion to Stittsville Windows & Doors at 5906 Hazeldean Road. This is the view looking south from Hazeldean Road.)) The City of Ottawa has received…
CBC: Stittsville farm’s last inhabitant blasts developer’s inaction
(PHOTO: Norma and Eldon Craig inside the old farmhouse. The couple sold the property 12 years ago. Eldon passed away in 2016 at the age of 91.) Laurie Fagan from…
Concept plans posted for William Bradley Park in Porter Place
The City is seeking feedback from residents on the proposed plan for the new park to be located in the Porter Place development. William Bradley Park is a new .34…
Blasting expected until March for Fernbank and Poole Creek developments
CRT development lands at 5786 Fernbank Road I have heard from residents regarding the intensity of the blasting currently being undertaken at the CRT development lands at 5786 Fernbank Road.…
See the concept plans for Blackstone Community Park
The communities of Blackstone and Fernbank Crossing have been patiently waiting for the community park to be constructed in their development and I am pleased to share with residents the…
CBC: Fight to save historic Stittsville barn headed to court
(PHOTO: Construction equipment in front of the Bradley-Craig barn / January 2016. Photo by Dan Pak.) Laura Osman reports for CBC Ottawa: The City of Ottawa is taking Richcraft Homes to…
Tree clearing set to begin at 195 Huntmar
I have been advised by City staff that the applicant has adequately rationalized the need for tree removal at 195 Huntmar and a tree permit is expected to be approved…
COMMENT: Recent articles give insight into developer perspective (and it ain’t pretty)
There were two articles published last week with some interesting perspectives from Ottawa’s local development scene. The first is a profile from Ottawa Business Journal of Ted Fobert and Robert…
Developer charge will fund study of Upper Poole Creek
(PHOTO: Poole Creek Walkway. Photo by Barry Gray.) On January 23, 2018, a report will be coming forward to Planning Committee recommending Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning,…
City seeks applicants for its Planning Advisory Committee
(via City of Ottawa) The City is establishing a Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). The mandate of the PAC is to advise on the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department’s policy…
NOTEBOOK: High school and district park included in plans for 195 Huntmar
Sounds to me like a request from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board to reserve land for a public high school at 195 Huntmar Drive has really put a wrench into…