GCA Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 27, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Chair: Laura Smith Acting Secretary: John Crump Board members present: Laura Smith, Robert Brocklebank, June Creelman, John Crump, Jennifer Humphries, Carol MacLeod, Steph Small, Angus McCabe, Vaughn Guy, Christina Honeywell, Carolyn Mackenzie, Rochelle Handelman, Elizabeth Ballard, Judy Wilson, Bill Price, Brenda [...]
With spring upon us, remediation efforts for the trees in the Plaza is underway. As I believe you are aware, some of the 32 trees located in the square have struggled to thrive and OSEG committed to undertaking a thorough review (in conjunction with the city) and to take the steps required to establish and [...]
Consultation The NCC is finalizing the report in both official languages and hopes to distribute it within the next few days. We were told that they received approximately 500 responses, and about 60% were supportive of the project. The report will include the NCC's responses to the comments it received as well as next steps. [...]
Join the GCA Board! The Glebe Community Association (GCA) is looking for volunteers to join our Board of Directors. Right now, we are actively seeking individuals for the following roles: * Communications Director * Chair of the Environment Committee * Area Representative for Powell and Clemow Avenues * Area Representative for Glebe to Second Avenues—between [...]
Subject to the lifting of current provincial health measures forbidding larger gatherings in parks, the Spring Parks Clean-Ups will not be going ahead as planned on the weekend of May 15, 2021. Alternative dates will be considered when measures are relaxed.
Glebe Community Association Lansdowne Committee Update April 2021 This update will focus on the following items concerning Lansdowne Park: City’s review of Lansdowne Park Aberdeen Square Renewal project Canada Healthy Communities Initiative funding application Glebe Community Pop-Up art gallery at Lansdowne Park Next meeting of the GCA Lansdowne Committee City’s review of [...]
A group of Honours students in the Geography Dep’t, under the supervision of Prof. John Milton, are looking into how the Glebe currently meets (or not) the definition and functionality of the 15-minute walkable neighbourhood as the focus of their spring course. 15 min neighbourhoods are typically defined ones in which you can access all or [...]
Poster Design Competition for Grades 3 to 6 The GCA Environment Committee, in collaboration with the United Nations Association in Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador, is holding a poster design competition to discourage motor vehicle idling in school zones. Join us in raising awareness of this issue and in working to ensure cleaner air for [...]
GCA Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Chair: Laura Smith Secretary and Timekeeper: Sheryl Lattimore Board members present: Laura Smith, Robert Brocklebank, Dan Chook Reid, June Creelman, John Crump, Jennifer Humphries, Carol MacLeod, Steph Small, Sheryl Lattimore, Angus McCabe, Vaughn Guy, Christina Honeywell, Carolyn Mackenzie, Rochelle Handelman, Elizabeth [...]
February 2021 Project Overview Building Energy Study High-efficiency Windows Optimize Control System Weatherproofing The Glebe Community Association (GCA) partnered with the City of Ottawa to improve the energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the Glebe Community Centre. This project helps sustain this 100-year-old heritage building as a valuable [...]
