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Report on Manor Park Estates RedevelopmentMay 11, 2021Comments and Concerns from Manor Park Community The Manor Park Community Association would like to register its objections to the current proposal by Manor Park Estates for the redevelopment of Manor Park Heights and Manor Park – Gardens. After considerable discussion and engagement with the community, whom we have also encouraged to write directly to the city, we believe that we speak on behalf of the majority of the residents of Manor [READ MORE]
MPCA Joins Alexandra Bridge CoalitionMay 2, 2021MPCA has joined the Alexandra Bridge Coalition, a group of heritage, transportation and community organizations that oppose the federal government’s plan to demolish the Alexandra Bridge and replace it with a new bridge. See https://heritageottawa.org/alexandra-bridge. From a broad perspective this proposal would remove an engineering and historical icon featured in many photographs of the parliamentary precinct, create tons of waste and GHG [READ MORE]- The Kettle Island Bridge CommitteeMay 1, 2021The MPCA has reconvened its Bridge Committee, which led the fight against the construction of a Kettle Island Bridge the last time the idea was pursued, a decade ago. Formed of community members with a broad range of experience, the aim of the Committee is to oppose the bridge that would funnel truck traffic down a widened Aviation Parkway, thereby interfere with the operation of the Montfort Hospital, and thus this could lead to the loss of key [READ MORE]
Open Letter from the MPCA to Elected RepresentativesApril 7, 2021Urgent Action Needed to Protect Children’s Active Transportation to Schools – Particularly In Manor Park 14 August 2020 Dear Mayor Watson, OCDSB, CEPEO and Honorable Representatives: We are writing to you with urgent concerns about the safety of children and youth travelling to and from school through the Manor Park neighbourhood this school year, starting in September 2020. We can expect that due to concerns regarding possible [READ MORE]- Pont de l’île Kettle / Kettle Island BridgeApril 7, 2021MPCA virtual information session The MPCA hosted a virtual meeting concerning interprovincial transportation on October 25th. A video of the discussion is linked here and you can also view the slide deck. We encourage all residents to participate in the NCC survey which closes Monday Nov 2 at: https://ncc-ccn.questionpro.ca/a/TakeSurvey?tt=QMG%2BpfKEuBfUDsIDLwZUOg%3D%3D John Forsey Chair, MPCA Transportation and Safety Committee [READ MORE]
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- May-June Manor Park ChronicleMay 17, 2021The latest edition is out and you can read it online right here. [READ MORE]
- Report on Manor Park Estates RedevelopmentMay 11, 2021Comments and Concerns from Manor Park Community The Manor Park Community Association would like to register its objections to the current proposal by Manor Park Estates for the redevelopment of Manor Park Heights and Manor Park – Gardens. After considerable discussion and engagement with the [READ MORE]
- MPCA Joins Alexandra Bridge CoalitionMay 2, 2021MPCA has joined the Alexandra Bridge Coalition, a group of heritage, transportation and community organizations that oppose the federal government’s plan to demolish the Alexandra Bridge and replace it with a new bridge. See https://heritageottawa.org/alexandra-bridge. From a broad perspective this [READ MORE]
- The Kettle Island Bridge CommitteeMay 1, 2021The MPCA has reconvened its Bridge Committee, which led the fight against the construction of a Kettle Island Bridge the last time the idea was pursued, a decade ago. Formed of community members with a broad range of experience, the aim of the Committee is to oppose the bridge that would funnel [READ MORE]
Family Homelessness Lab Progress ReportApril 29, 2021When a family loses their home, it has significant impacts that can be multi generational. In June 2020 there were 350 Families in Ottawa who were experiencing homelessness. Approximately 50% are refugee or new immigrant Family and 50% are from Ottawa and have become homeless. New statistics will [READ MORE]
MPCA’s 5-minute anonymous survey is still open for participation with two $100 gift certificates to draw // Le sondage anonyme de 5 minutes de la MPCA est toujours ouvert à la participation avec deux certificats-cadeaux de 100 $ à tirer: https://bit.ly/3wReHKm
Residents! Here is some much anticipated news on the redevelopment of Manor Park Estates.
The developer has applied for amendments to the official plan with some rough drawings.
See details and submit comments here: https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D01-01-21-0003/details
The Manor Park Chronicle
A monthly publication concerning stories, events and advertisements relevant to the area. Running strong since 1949!
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- May-June Manor Park ChronicleThe latest edition is out and you can read it online right here. [READ MORE]
- March-April ChronicleRead the latest version of the Manor Park Chronicle or browse the archive. [READ MORE]
- Janurary February ChronicleDue to restrictions announced by the Ontario Government on January 12, the printed copy of this edition will be delayed. An update on print dates [READ MORE]
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