{"id":1172,"date":"2021-07-20T11:01:40","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T15:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manorparkcommunity.ca\/home\/?page_id=1172"},"modified":"2022-04-08T19:03:07","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T23:03:07","slug":"the-official-plan-amendment-opa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manorparkcommunity.ca\/home\/the-official-plan-amendment-opa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Official Plan Amendment (OPA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[mk_page_section][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Official Plan Amendment (OPA)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:50|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626791072380{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626791105926{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The MPCA objects in the strongest possible terms to the unreasonable building heights with concomitant densities expected contained in the development application. While we support reasonable densification in pursuit of livelihood improvements, we cannot condone the rampant densification that will have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood and the community at large.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1180&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; el_class=&#8221;opa_img&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626739578431{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: -2px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;caption_text&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626544073847{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]Assma Basalamah<em>, OPA Cartoon,<\/em> \u00a02021[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Recent Posts&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30px|text_align:center|color:%23606060&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626739072089{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;cs-3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626561645390{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Key Dates&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626560762117{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Keep an eye out for meetings and opportunities to get involved[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221;]Here are some links to better understand the OPA:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rideau-rockcliffe.ca\/manor_park_official_plan_amendment_position_paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 19 Councillor King&#8217;s position paper on the OPA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/manorparkcommunity.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/final-mpca-heights-density-housing-parks-report-on-manor-park-opa-application-june-21-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 21 final MPCA submission to the City of Ottawa re: Manor Park Management file #OPA D01 01 21 003<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/manorparkcommunity.ca\/home\/comments-on-manor-park-estates-official-plan-amendment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 13 MPCA comments on OPA presentation prior to Councillor King\u2019s Q&amp;A session June 14, 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/manorparkcommunity.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/final-manor-park-community-comments-development-application-d01-01-21-0003-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 11 2021 MPCA submission to the City of Ottawa re: Manor Park Management file #OPA D01 01 21 0003<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626561658198{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626670061964{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the Official Plan?&#8221;]The City of Ottawa Official Plan provides a vision for\u00a0the future growth of the city and a policy framework to guide the city&#8217;s physical development to the year 2031. It is a legal document that addresses matters of provincial interest defined by the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement. It also serves as a basis for a wide range of municipal activities. These include the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessment of applications for new development or redevelopment of land.<\/li>\n<li>Planning for and approval of public works and infrastructure (such as roads, and parks)<\/li>\n<li>Guidance to Comprehensive Zoning By-law and changes to zoning<\/li>\n<li>Planning for new communities and existing areas undergoing change.<\/li>\n<li>Preservation of natural systems and the wise use of resources<\/li>\n<li>\u200bConsultation and soliciting opinions from the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the OPA?&#8221;]Manor Park Management have filed an application with the City of Ottawa for an Official Plan Amendment for the lands known as Manor Park Estates &amp; Gardens. The developer&#8217;s website describes the plan in detail and can be reviewed here: <a href=\"https:\/\/visionmanorpark.ca\/project\/\">Project \u2013 Vision Manor Park<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How Can I Get Involved?&#8221;]Contact the MPCA by email at <a href=\"mailto:info@manorparkcommunity.ca\">info@manorparkcommunity.ca<\/a> to ask us how you can stay informed or get involved.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626561658198{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[mk_page_section][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Official Plan Amendment (OPA)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:50|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626791072380{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]An Official Plan Amendment (OPA) has been filed to re-develop Manor Park Estates by Manor Park Estates management. 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