Thursday, June 18, 2009
How to Start a Community Garden Workshop
NOW is the time to start working on gardens for next growing season.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Ottawa to Host Light Rail Transit (LRT) Technology Forum June 20, 2009
Ottawa City Council approved the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) in November 2008, including a vision for achieving an integrated, citywide transit solution to better serve communities across Ottawa. The specific type of technology needed to achieve this vision has yet to be identified.
To address the technology issue, the City of Ottawa is hosting an LRT Technology Forum on June 20, 2009 that will bring together the public, transit experts, technology providers and key stakeholders to identify the best transit technology options for the City
To address the technology issue, the City of Ottawa is hosting an LRT Technology Forum on June 20, 2009 that will bring together the public, transit experts, technology providers and key stakeholders to identify the best transit technology options for the City
Friends of Lansdowne Park Rally
Come join the Friends of Lansdowne Park for a family-friendly rally on Sunday June 14 at 1 p.m., Aberdeen Pavilion.
Bring the kids and invite your friends for an easy and fun march in the park.Together we can make Lansdowne great again.
WHY DO WE NEED TO RALLY?
Help us stop a bad process.
As you may have heard, the City of Ottawa is currently negotiating an unsolicited proposal for the future of Lansdowne Park with a consortium of local developers.. That's right, developers. Not citizens, who are the tax payers and park users. There has been no public or competitive process to invite ideas and proposals for Lansdowne Park--nearly 40 acres of public land facing the Rideau Canadal, a world heritage site.
Think about the costs
Much of this deal is still under wraps, but we do know that it includes spending $125 million of Ottawa tax payers' money to refurbish the stadium and arena , giving up public land for 250,000 square feet of retail, and handing over city control of nearly 70% of park for 30 years.
Get it right - Make Lansdowne great for future generations
Our goal is to see the City return to its original plan of an open design competition. One that would produce a variety of ideas, visions and possibilities for this great public space.
Join us at a public Rally on Sunday June 14 at 1:00 p.m, Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park. Tell the City that you want to see the future of the Park decided not just by a few, but by everyone.
PS -- If you aren't able to join us on June 14, you can still help. Contact your local councillor or visit www.friendsoflansdownepark.ca for more information. And please spread the word to others.
- Hear from speakers like sustainability expert, David Chernushenko
- Walk or run around Lansdowne Park to appreciate the potential of this 40-acre public space
- Enjoy music from the Glebop Jazz Trio
- Plan to drop into the Ottawa Farmers Market
- Do your part to make this a fantastic public space for now, and for future generations.
Bring the kids and invite your friends for an easy and fun march in the park.Together we can make Lansdowne great again.
WHY DO WE NEED TO RALLY?
Help us stop a bad process.
As you may have heard, the City of Ottawa is currently negotiating an unsolicited proposal for the future of Lansdowne Park with a consortium of local developers.. That's right, developers. Not citizens, who are the tax payers and park users. There has been no public or competitive process to invite ideas and proposals for Lansdowne Park--nearly 40 acres of public land facing the Rideau Canadal, a world heritage site.
Think about the costs
Much of this deal is still under wraps, but we do know that it includes spending $125 million of Ottawa tax payers' money to refurbish the stadium and arena , giving up public land for 250,000 square feet of retail, and handing over city control of nearly 70% of park for 30 years.
Get it right - Make Lansdowne great for future generations
Our goal is to see the City return to its original plan of an open design competition. One that would produce a variety of ideas, visions and possibilities for this great public space.
Join us at a public Rally on Sunday June 14 at 1:00 p.m, Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park. Tell the City that you want to see the future of the Park decided not just by a few, but by everyone.
PS -- If you aren't able to join us on June 14, you can still help. Contact your local councillor or visit www.friendsoflansdownepark.ca for more information. And please spread the word to others.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Upcoming event sponsored by the Federation of Citizens
Our Ottawa: Power and Decision Making at City Hall
Join us for an open discussion about these questions and City leadership as a whole.
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
6:30P.M.-7:00 P.M. (Refreshments)
7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. (Discussion and Debate)
Room 2000, Minto Building, Carleton University
Panelists include:
Ms. Leslie Donnelly
Deputy City Clerk, City of Ottawa
Dr. David Zussman
Jarislowski Chair in Public Sector Management, Telfer School of Management;
Chair, Mayor of Ottawa
- How are decisions made at City Hall?
- Where does power lie at the City of Ottawa?
- How is the public involved?
- What are the best practices from cities across Canada and the world?
- Should Municipal Parties play a role?
- What changes, if any, need to be made to make our City government more responsive to the citizens of Ottawa?
Join us for an open discussion about these questions and City leadership as a whole.
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
6:30P.M.-7:00 P.M. (Refreshments)
7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. (Discussion and Debate)
Room 2000, Minto Building, Carleton University
Panelists include:
Ms. Leslie Donnelly
Deputy City Clerk, City of Ottawa
Dr. David Zussman
Jarislowski Chair in Public Sector Management, Telfer School of Management;
Chair, Mayor of Ottawa
Friday, May 29, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
June WWCA meeting - all are welcome
Come on out to the June meeting of the West Wellington Community Association and meet the new Board!
Please note a change from our usual venue.
When: Monday, June 15, 2009
7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: GCTC
Please note a change from our usual venue.
When: Monday, June 15, 2009
7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: GCTC
Upcoming meeting on the proposed realignment of the transit tunnel
From an email from Christine Leadman:
I would like to make you award of a meeting I'm holding on May 26 at the Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St. W., regarding the newly proposed realignment of the transit tunnel.
Myself, accompanied by an internationally renowned transit engineer, will examine in detail the current issues with the recently introduced Downtown Ottawa Transit Tunnel (DOTT) environmental assessment at the community open house. The meeting will cover the proposed plan
I would like to make you award of a meeting I'm holding on May 26 at the Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St. W., regarding the newly proposed realignment of the transit tunnel.
Myself, accompanied by an internationally renowned transit engineer, will examine in detail the current issues with the recently introduced Downtown Ottawa Transit Tunnel (DOTT) environmental assessment at the community open house. The meeting will cover the proposed plan
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