GCA Environment Committee - Report – 2016 04 21 The meeting had good energy and was attended by a dozen people, mix of old and new faces. Areas of interest identified for activity in 2016-17 were: trees; bees & pollinators; energy & climate change; 3Rs and waste diversion. Participants expressed a [...]
Glebe Community Association Minutes of the Board Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Present: Board Members: Christine McAllister, Sharon Chartier, Sylvie Legros, Scott Burton, Tim Hore, Angela Keller-Herzog, Rochelle Handelman, Carolyn Mackenzie, Carol MacLeod, Matt Meagher, Johanna Persohn, Ken Slemko, Sarah Viehbeck, Catherine Waters. Others: Councillor David Chernushenko, Justin Stratton (Counsillor’s assistant), Collette Downie, Lenore Fahrig [...]
Public Meeting re: Proposed redevelopment of 890/900 Bank Street Summary of Issues/questions raised and clarifications provided 1) Will there be electrical lighting on the western side of the building, rooftop lighting that might impact on residents - a lighting plan will be provided. Amica indicated that appropriate lighting important so as not to disturb their [...]
GCA's and Old Ottawa East Community Association's request for new access points on the canal covered in the April 21st Ottawa Citizen article by Alison Sandstrom.
GCA's proposal for downtown canal access for kayaks and canoes discussed in Metro News
Dear Minister McKenna and Minister Joly, We write to you today to advocate for increased access to the Rideau Canal for canoers and kayakers in central Ottawa. Read the rest of our letter here.
WHAT? Third Annual One-Day Heritage Plaque Event in the Glebe WHY? To celebrate the wonderful architecture and social history of the Glebe. WHEN? During the Great Glebe Garage Sale on Saturday May 28, 2016 WHO? The owners/residents of Glebe homes with support from the GCA Heritage Committee. HOW? Prepare and install a simple [...]
After a year of street audits and public consultations, including an online survey with input from over 125 residents, the Glebe Community Association in partnership with Ecology Ottawa (http://ecologyottawa.ca) have released a report identifying issues and recommendations to be considered when Bronson Avenue (from the Canal to the Queensway) is reconstructed in 2018. The report [...]
We'd love to hear from you. Complete our survey and help shape the future of Bank Street! Online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BankStreetVision In person: Drop by our Mainstreet Pop-Up @ 757 Bank St. from November 6-16, 2015 (Between First & Second Ave) ImagineGlebe is a community visioning project initiated by the GCA. Phase 1 is Building a Vision [...]
2016-03-22 GCA Agenda
