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The MPCA’s mission is to create a healthy, inclusive and safe environment in which to work and live by giving a voice to all Manor Park Community Members. We partner with our sister organizations in Manor Park, governments, East End Community Associations and other organizations.
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MPCA community open house via Zoom
April 14, 2022 from 7:30-9:00 pm
Register for the meeting here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApdu-hqzgjGt1zIDqPrA9OOGog1BiAltaq.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique link to join the meeting.
MPCA Annual General Meeting via Zoom
The MPCA AGM was held on Jan 20, 2022 via Zoom. All of the presentation materials, reference materials, and a recording can be found here.
City of Ottawa Official Plan (OP)
The MPCA has been actively working on providing feedback on the OP. The current reference materials are all accessible here in reverse chronological order:
- Council approves the OP with amendments, October 27, 2021
- Mayor’s response to the FCA, March 12 2021
- MPCA presentation to residents on the OP, March 6 2021
- MPCA community meeting on the OP (video recording), March 6 2021
- FCA comments on the OP (2/2), March 1 2021
- Community Collective comments on the OP, February 24 2021
- FCA comments on the OP (1/2), February 17 2021
What’s happening next? [updated Nov 1, 2021]
- late 2021 – Minister of Municipal Affairs has 120 days to approve the plan
Manor Park Estates Re-development
An Official Plan Amendment (OPA) has been filed to re-develop Manor Park Estates by Manor Park Estates management. This is a separate initiative from the Official Plan, but both will affect Manor Park residents. The most recent news about the OPA is listed here.
- October 29 MPCA submission to the City of Ottawa re: revised Manor Park Management file #OPA D01 01 21 003
- June 21 final MPCA submission to the City of Ottawa re: Manor Park Management file #OPA D01 01 21 003
- June 13 MPCA comments on OPA presentation prior to Councillor King’s Q&A session June 14, 2021
- May 11 2021 MPCA submission to the City of Ottawa re: Manor Park Management file #OPA D01 01 21 0003
What’s happening next? [updated Nov 1, 2021]
- October 2021 – City receives OPA feedback
Final MPCA comments on Manor Park OPA
By Adam RobbApril 13, 2022Why You Should NOT Approve This OPA The text speaks for itself. The document is the MPCA’s final comments on the OPA, submitted to the City of Ottawa. [READ MORE]Addressing Family Homelessness At The Neighbourhood Level
By Adam RobbApril 10, 2022Read a draft report about methods to reduce family homelessness using neighbourhood-based approaches. Family Homelessness Challenge Brief Advisory Committee: Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, Vanier Community Service Centre, Collective of Community Associations, City of Ottawa Housing Dept, University of Ottawa, Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, Multi-Faith Housing Initiative, Eastern Ontario Landlord Organization, Catholic Centre [READ MORE]Manor Park OPA presentation
By Adam RobbApril 10, 2022Elizabeth McAllister presented the MPCA’s feedback on the OPA to the City’s Planning Committee. Read the presentation here: March 24th presentation. [READ MORE]MPCA comments on Transportation Master Plan
By Adam RobbFebruary 7, 2022The MPCA transportation and safety committee has prepared a comprehensive set of comments on the City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP). This is an important position paper that will guide the MPCA’s activities on transportation and safety throughout the TMP process. Read the comments here: https://manorparkcommunity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220202-mpca-comments-ottawa-transportation-plan-update.pdf [READ MORE]January-February Chronicle is out!
By Adam RobbJanuary 9, 2022The current January-February 2022 issue of the Chronicle has been printed and you can read an electronic version right here. [READ MORE]
Recent News
An overview of different intiatives and resources, updated regularly by members of the MPCA
Read the May-June Chronicle
By Adam RobbMay 16, 2022The May-June edition of the Chronicle may have been delivered to your doorstep last weekend. The digital copy can be accessed right here. [READ MORE]Manor Park Community Garden at St. Columba – Apply today!
By Eugenie WatersMay 7, 2022Do you live in or near Manor Park? Do you want to build community connections and have a space to grow vegetables in a brand-new community garden? The Manor Park Community Garden at St. Columba is now accepting applications of interested gardeners! The garden will be located behind St. Columba [READ MORE]Final MPCA comments on Manor Park OPA
By Adam RobbApril 13, 2022Why You Should NOT Approve This OPA The text speaks for itself. The document is the MPCA’s final comments on the OPA, submitted to the City of Ottawa. [READ MORE]Addressing Family Homelessness At The Neighbourhood Level
By Adam RobbApril 10, 2022Read a draft report about methods to reduce family homelessness using neighbourhood-based approaches. Family Homelessness Challenge Brief Advisory Committee: Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, Vanier Community Service Centre, Collective of Community Associations, City of Ottawa Housing [READ MORE]Manor Park OPA presentation
By Adam RobbApril 10, 2022Elizabeth McAllister presented the MPCA’s feedback on the OPA to the City’s Planning Committee. Read the presentation here: March 24th presentation. [READ MORE]
Do you live in or near Manor Park (see map!)? Are you looking for space to grow vegetables? Join the Manor Park Community Garden at St. Columba - apply here: https://tinyurl.com/bdcr59sv
Deadline: May 15th at 8pm. Come grow with us!
#EatLocal #GrowYourOwn #FoodSecurity #Sustainability
Tomorrow night! You can still sign up, right until the meeting starts https://bit.ly/3umSV1O
Town Hall Meeting Thursday April 14th at 7:30pm
Register in advance: https://bit.ly/3umSV1O
Why the City should NOT approve the Manor Park OPA: https://bit.ly/3uDoQey @ottawacity @rawlsonking
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The current January-February 2022 issue of the Chronicle has been printed and you can read an electronic version right here. [READ MORE]November-December Chronicle is out!
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Additional Resources
We partner closely with other community initiatives. You can check them out here:
Manor Park Community Council
The MPCC provides recreational programs and licensed child care to participants from the greater community
Community Resources
A list of local resources compiled by our staff. These links are not exhaustive and are provided for information purposes only.
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