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The Convent

Posted: March 18th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: News | No Comments »

Our friends in the Hampton Iona Community Group have a page on their site on the Soeurs de la Visitation Convent development by Ashcroft Homes.

http://hamptoniona.wordpress.com/convent/ 

Keep an eye on this page, and also this WWCA site, as things develop.

Christine Leadman: “114 Richmond Road Plans a cause for concern”

Posted: March 10th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Events | No Comments »

114 Richmond Road Plans a cause for concern

March 9, 2010

For Immediate Release

In advance of tomorrow night’s meeting Councillor Leadman has had a chance to preview the designs for 114 Richmond Rd. being proposed by Ashcroft Homes.

At this early stage, having seen the designs, she has a number of concerns which she has expressed to the developers and staff. Councillor Leadman is alarmed by the impact the current design will have on the community visually from Byron Avenue and Richmond Road as well as the affect the high density and minimal amount of public open space provided will have.

Traffic generated from the site is also a worry for Councillor Leadman, especially the traffic that could be directed right on to residential streets such as Kensington Avenue. She is investigating all of the options available to make the impact of traffic as minimal as possible on residents living on those streets.

As this is one of the most unique properties in the ward with some of the most historical significance, she wants to ensure it is treated with the respect it deserves. She wants the finished development to add to the community and not take away from it.

Councillor Leadman will be attending the meeting tomorrow night at St. George’s Church (415 Piccadilly Ave.) from 7 to 9 p.m. She would also like to encourage anyone who is interested in or might be affected by this development to come and participate.

If you need any more information, please contact Councillor Leadman’s Office at 613-580-2485 or email hidden; JavaScript is required.

WWCA Monthly Meeting tonight

Posted: March 8th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Meetings | No Comments »

Monday, March 8, 2010, Fisher Park School Rm 115, 7:30pm
Note that our AGM is Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Community meeting on the development proposal for 114 Wellington (Convent site)
Wednesday, March 10, 7-9 pm, St. George’s Church
Bought by Ashcroft Homes (who developed Central Park), it is expected that the preliminary concept plans will call for:

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    • two 10-storey condos,
    • several 6-7 storey buildings,
    • a row of 4-storey buildings along the Byron pathway on the south side of the property,
    • cutting another road through the Byron pathway extending Kensington into the site for vehicular access, meaning Byron and Kensington will become thoroughfares.
    • for-profit retirement residence near Byron with 24-hour care.

    • Please attend to learn more about this major development and the impacts it will have on our neighbourhood.

Application for Minor Variance for 1375 Wellington Avenue

Posted: March 1st, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Communications | No Comments »

Here is the WWCA’s letter Re: Application for Minor Variance for 1375 Wellington Avenue.

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WWCA Letter to C of A re Cafe Mio, Feb 10

Concerned about the development of the Souers de la Visitation site?

Posted: March 1st, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Events | No Comments »
Come to the next community meeting which is the final chance for input to the developers
Wednesday, March 10
7-9 pm
St. George ’ s Church
Bought by Ashcroft Homes (who developed Central Park), the tentative plans call for:
  • two 10-storey condos,
  • several 6-7 storey buildings,
  • a row of 4-storey buildings along the Byron pathway on the south side of the property,
  • cutting another road through the Byron pathway extending Kensington into the site for vehicular access, meaning Byron and Kensington will become thoroughfares.
  • for-profit retirement residence near Byron with 24-hour care, implying ambulances, delivery trucks, constant visitors potentially parking on residential streets
This could mean an increase in population of up to 1000 people on this 5-acre property,
significantly increasing the traffic flow and quality of life for the entire neighbourhood.
Why so important?
To express your concerns, email:
  • Councillor Christine Leadman: email hidden; JavaScript is required
  • Katherine Grechuta. Planner, FoTenn Consultants: email hidden; JavaScript is required
  • Alain Miguelez, City Planner: Alain.Miguelez@ottawa,ca
  • Ottawa City Council: complete list at http://www.ottawa.ca/city_hall/mayor_council/councillors/index_en.html
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Ashcroft flyer

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