You can now look at this significant proposal for Bank Street on the City's Devapps site. The proposal includes construction of an 8-storey mixed-use building (commercial at grade, retirement residence on upper storeys). The "Beer Store" and "Mr Muffler" are there now. The property is zoned Traditional Mainstreet, with a height limit of just 15 [...]
Instead of our regular monthly meeting, a special meeting has been called to deal with three motions we must address before we resume our normal operations in September. 2016-06-28 GCA Agenda
The NCC is seeking comments on its proposed design for a new pedestrian crossing of the QED at Queen Elizabeth Place. The comment period is open until June 26 and can be accessed through the following link: http://ncc-ccn.cmail20.com/t/r-e-sdhhkc-jykkkdidf-r/
On May 26, Councillor Chernushenko's office provided an update with respect to a resident's complaint of speeding vehicles on Third Avenue. In response to the complaint, City staff installed Automatic Traffic Records on Third to measure vehicle speeds between Bank and O'Connor. The device was installed for a 48 hour period on May 10 - May 11, [...]
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 proposal for downtown canal access for kayaks and canoes discussed in Metro News
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 [...]
In February, the City's Finance and Economic Development Committee met to discuss the Lansdowne Partnership Plan Implementation Status Update report, the RFO Process – Lease and sale of air rights at Lansdowne Park and the Lansdowne Urban Park, Aberdeen Pavilion and Horticulture Building Programming Plan. The GCA made a presentation to the committee on the [...]
