Category: Development

Park Seating Survey – by April 17

A big sign of progress in our quest to get more benches for the park has popped up! The city has a survey out for public feedback on a couple of choices, see https://engage.ottawa.ca/champlain-park-seating et en français, c’est https://participons.ottawa.ca/parc-champlain-sieges. Send in your comments by April 17th. Thanks to our councillor Jeff Leiper and the city staff for helping with this project.

I’ll reproduce the designs here, so you can see it at a glance now, and for future reference once the city’s web site has moved on.

Briefly, concept A has the sitting down spot closer to the field / rink, with a curvy bench and one lounge chair, concept B has it close to the field house and with three lounge chairs and a fourth wider lounge chair. Both have a gravel path to the field house. Both avoid interfering with the rink or the ski trail loop.

The other part is a picnic area, just east of the swings. Concept A has it slightly closer (moved south a couple of metres) to the wading pool, removing a pool corner fence and bike rack but being closer to the street light. Concept B keeps the fence and bike rack.

Things to contemplate: the fence kind of separates the pool kids from the rest of the park (is that important?), that bike rack is never used, seats closer to the pool let you keep an eye on the kids, but there are plenty of other benches around the pool.

[Ottawa plan A for the Champlain Park new seating]
20260327 Champlain Park New Seating and Picnic Area – Concept A.pdf

[Ottawa plan B for the Champlain Park new seating]
20260327 Champlain Park New Seating and Picnic Area – Concept B.pdf

So, what’s the next Big Idea? We (your neighbours running the community association) can assist with the funding and bureaucratic processes, but need your help in coming up with ideas. We’re having an info meeting and brainstorming session at our Bright Ideas event on Tuesday evening April 28 at the field house.

City Zoning By-Law Open Houses – September 25, 29

Following up on City Zoning By-Law Draft 2 Survey there are a couple of open houses remaining to discuss the zoning changes. See https://engage.ottawa.ca/zoning for details and background material.

Tunney’s Pasture Draft Plan of Subdivision

The next step in bringing the Tunney’s Pasture Master Plan from vision to reality is now underway. The Draft Plan of Subdivision (DPS) application for the site has been submitted to the City of Ottawa and documents are available for the public’s review and input on the City’s DevApps site.

The Draft Plan of Subdivision is an important step in bringing to life our vision for transforming Tunney’s Pasture from a single-use employment centre into a vibrant transit-oriented and sustainable mixed-use community that is integrated with surrounding neighbourhood.

It shows things like:

  • Where roads, parks, and pathways will go.
  • How the land will be divided into blocks or lots for future housing, offices, community amenities, or public spaces.
  • How services like water, sewer, and electricity will be laid out.

The DPS sets the groundwork before any detailed building designs are made. Once the plan of subdivision is approved, future development can move forward in a way that is consistent with the overall Master Plan, helping us deliver much-needed housing to the community!

Share Your Thoughts

Councillor Jeff Leiper will be hosting a public meeting on September 22 between 6:30 – 8:30 pm to hear feedback and answer questions from residents.

6:30 to 7:30 pm – Residents can drop-in and view project boards
7:30 to 8:30 pm – Residents can partake in a Town Hall question and answer period

Location: Wellington Room
Hintonburg Community Centre
1064 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y3

Stay Involved

We encourage you to review the application summary and reports and use the button on the page to send your feedback to the City by Friday, October 3rd.

Update from Neighbours for Tunney’s

Neighbours for Tunney’s has another newsletter update on the Tunney’s Pasture redevelopment plan. Quoting from it, the first three results from their recent survey are:

  1. Prioritize green space and parks – Since a majority of respondents emphasized the need for parks and recreational areas, planners should ensure ample green space is integrated into the design, with features like playgrounds, walking paths, natural areas and seating areas (Ottawa’s Official plans outline targets).
  2. Facilitate grocery store development – The strong demand for grocery stores suggests engaging with grocery retailers early to establish convenient access to fresh food and everyday essentials.
  3. Invest in recreation and sports facilities – Including a multi-use recreation center, swimming pool, skating rink, and/or sports field would address a major community desire for accessible sport, fitness and leisure options (Ottawa’s official Recreation plan includes targets).

The newsletter has the rest of the top ten, a link to more detailed survey results, and ideas on what to do next.

City Zoning By-Law Draft 2 Survey – July 11

The deadline of the survey asking what you think about zoning has been extended to July 11. Heather says that this is an opportunity to tell the City what you think. Your input is important, even if you don’t answer every question. There also are options to leave comments.

From: New Zoning By-law / Noveau reglement de zonage <newzoning@ottawa.ca>
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025 at 11:36
Subject: Help Shape Ottawa’s Future: Zoning By-law Survey Extended to July 11 | Façonnez l’avenir d’Ottawa : le sondage sur le Règlement de zonage est prolongé jusqu’au 11 juillet

The City of Ottawa’s new Zoning By-law Review Project is inviting residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to participate in the Draft 2 Survey for the new Zoning By-law.

The survey deadline has now been extended to July 11, 2025 and the findings will be released in September along side the release of Draft 3 of the Zoning By-law Provisions.

What the Survey Covers

The Draft 2 Survey focuses on several key topics, including:

  • Building heights and transition areas in neighbourhood zones
  • High-rise development along Mainstreets
  • Permissions for communal parking lots
  • Zoning considerations in rural areas

Feedback from this survey will help refine the next version of the By-law, Draft 3, which is scheduled for release on September 8, 2025.

Take the Survey now and feel free to share the link:
https://engage.ottawa.ca/embeds/projects/28126/survey-tools/52803

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City Zoning By-Law Draft 2 Feedback Sessions

via Heather, via city councillor Jeff Leiper’s Kitchissippi newsletter…

The City of Ottawa is inviting residents to review and provide feedback on the Draft 2 of the new Zoning By-law. Residents are encouraged to review and comment on Draft 2 of Ottawa’s new Zoning By-law by visiting the project’s EngageOttawa page and to attend online and at virtual and in-person open-house events.

How to Participate
Residents can explore Draft 2 online and attend one of the upcoming open houses:
Continue reading “City Zoning By-Law Draft 2 Feedback Sessions” →

Workshops on New Zoning Continue + Maps

A reminder from the city zoning people…

Fall In-Person New Zoning By-law Workshops Continue

The new Zoning By-law project continues to host in-person workshops. It’s an opportunity to discuss the Zoning By-law review with members of the zoning team.

There are three workshops remaining, each starting at 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm.

  • October 15 – Fred Barrett Arena
  • October 22 – City Hall
  • November 5 – Confederation Education Centre

What to Expect:

  • Display Board Exhibition – Dive into the basics of zoning and key concepts. This is your chance to ask questions and get informed.
  • Roundtable Discussions – Engage in intensive discussions on various topics with planners and fellow residents.
  • No Registration Required – Simply show up and participate.

New 3D Digital Twin Map

We are thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking tool as part of the new Zoning By-law review: the 3D Digital Twin Map.

This innovative map is designed to transform how residents and planners visualize zoning changes across Ottawa. With the 3D Digital Twin Map, users can view both the proposed new Zoning By-law zoning and the current (2008-250) Zoning By-law zoning. This dual-view feature ensures that you can easily compare and understand the proposed changes.

Workshops on New Zoning – 5 Tuesdays

In-person new zoning workshops

This fall, join us for a series of in-person workshops to discuss Ottawa’s New Zoning By-Law. These workshops are designed to engage the community, gather valuable feedback, and ensure that our new Zoning By-law reflects the Official Plan and the needs and aspirations of all residents. Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of our city!

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Display Board Exhibition – dive into the basics of zoning and key concepts of the proposed By-law. This is your chance to ask questions and get informed.
  • Roundtable Discussions – engage in intensive discussions on various topics with planners and fellow residents.

Five opportunities to participate:
All in-person workshops will start at 6:30 pm.

  • October 1 – Ray Friel Recreation Complex
  • October 8 – John G Mlacak Community Centre
  • October 15 – Fred Barrett Arena
  • October 22 – City Hall
  • November 5 – Confederation Education Centre

From the city press release.