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Transit dollars to flow but questions on quid pro quo
There was a big splash yesterday as the federal government announced its significant new $30-billion public transit infrastructure fund. Residents can read the linked press release for the details, but I wanted to highlight this morning what the Prime Minister himself has called the “catch”, and the significant question I have today about what it…
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R1
For another week and a half, R1 bus service will replace the Confederation Line 1 service through to Rideau station. It is challenging to try to replace the high-capacity train with buses, but OC is doing the best it can. My ask of residents is for your continued patience while we get through this. As…
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Vehicle ownership in Kitchissippi
As a follow-up to my post on the Transportation Trends report, City staff have provided me with some greater precision on vehicle ownership in the ward. These numbers are important as we consider the elimination of parking minimums citywide, and particularly here in Kitchissippi as we see an increasing number of applications for low-rise apartment…
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Top 10 transportation study data points
A couple of weeks ago I pointed in some of my channels to the publication of the Transportation Trends Report prepared for the City. The report is an important input into our work updating the Transportation Master Plan that will ultimately guide investments in infrastructure to move people from point A to point B in…
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Simple density calculator
The new proposed zoning by-law proposes to largely do away with building types as the defining feature of a zone. Instead of prescribing that density is limited to, for example, a semi-detached, or row houses, the new zoning instead sets a cap on the number of units that can be developed on a lot. The…
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City appeals CoA Roosevelt decision
The City along with developer are taking the rare step of appealing a refusal by the Committee of Adjustment for variances at the property at 398/402/406 Roosevelt. A couple of weeks ago, the Committee refused a single variance being sought by the developer to reduce the required parking at that proposed apartment building by 10…