Councillor Lo seeks to nullify Tree Protection Bylaw, allowing homeowners to remove any size trees. Greenspace Alliance & other eco-groups will oppose at April 21, 2026 ECCC meeting. #TreeProtection #Environment 🌳 More info: greenspace-alliance.ca/motion-to-eliminate-tree...
Urgent! Ontario Govt plans to reduce conservation authorities from 36 to 9. A single authority will cover all of Eastern Ontario with boundaries already set. #Conservation #OntarioPolicy More info: greenspace-alliance.ca/proposed-merger-of-conse...
GA participates in the inaugural meeting of the Public Advisory Group on the review of the NCC Greenspace Masterplan. More info: https://bit.ly/3klZyrP #GreenSpace #SustainableDevelopment
GA decries lack of transparency in the NCC's process of identifying potential home development sites on NCC lands. More details: greenspace-alliance.ca/ncc-lands-for-homes/ #UrbanDevelopment #NCClands
"City recently rejected adding rural lands to urban area. No current need for expansion per 2022 growth strategy. #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment greenspace-alliance.ca/application-denied/"
Concerns rise in rural areas over ALTO's high-speed train project due to potential loss of greenspace and connectivity. A petition calls for using existing corridors. More info: greenspace-alliance.ca/rural-communities-concer... #RuralCommunities #SustainableTransport
Greenspace Alliance rep attended the Mayor's Environmental Roundtable for the first time. The meeting proved constructive and educational with potential for future sessions. More details: https://greenspace-alliance.ca/ga-invited-to-join/ #EnvironmentalSustainability #OttawaEvents
Housing forecasts were questioned at the Feb 18 Planning and ARAC Joint Meeting. It directed that further testing of alternative household & dwelling type assumptions be considered. More info: greenspace-alliance.ca/population-and-housing-p... #UrbanPlanning #HousingProjections
Big development near Petrie Island in Ottawa River floodplain resubmitted to the City. Despite past opposition, the plan remains unchanged. More investigations set to occur. Stay tuned: greenspace-alliance.ca/application-re-submitted... #CityPlanning #OttawaDevelopment
New plans for proposed apatement blocks on Sussex Drive are up. Public views differ. Details: greenspace-alliance.ca/appartments-proposed-on-... #UrbanDevelopment #GreenSpace
GA & Poet’s Pathway are preserving local greenspaces. They held an event with 70+ participants for awareness before a crucial council meeting. Updates to follow! #GreenspacePreservation #PoetsPathway. More info: greenspace-alliance.ca/development-reserve-zoni...
Check the new update on the final Zoning Bylaw draft. This draft, open for public opinion, strives to balance urban growth and green spaces preservation. Details here: greenspace-alliance.ca/draft-3-of-new-zoning-by... #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment
After reviewing the new Zoning Bylaw, the Greenspace Alliance generally agrees but opposes the Development Reserve Zoning for McCarthy Woods & Woodroffe-Merivale. They seek to keep current zoning. More info: https://bit.ly/xyz #ZoningBylaw #GreenspacePreservation
Stay informed on the Official Plan review. Learn about population updates, housing predictions, types, and potential greenfield land needs. Discussed at a stakeholder meeting in Nov. More info at [Link](greenspace-alliance.ca/official-plan-growth-upd... #OfficialPlan #GrowthUpdate.
Discover the active efforts to conserve the Poets' Pathway from development risk. Discussions are ongoing with city planners, the community, and Canada Lands Corporation. More: greenspace-alliance.ca/protecting-greenspace-us... #GreenSpace #PoetsPathway
Check the new update on the final Zoning Bylaw draft. This draft, open for public opinion, strives to balance urban growth and green spaces preservation. Details here: greenspace-alliance.ca/draft-3-of-new-zoning-by... #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment
Discover the active efforts to conserve the Poets' Pathway from development risk. Discussions are ongoing with city planners, the community, and Canada Lands Corporation. More: greenspace-alliance.ca/protecting-greenspace-us... #GreenSpace #PoetsPathway
Explore the 2022 Tree Canopy Study. Discover significant rise in rural tree canopy and a decrease in urban regions. These results will guide the tree planting strategies. #TreeCanopy #Environment https://bit.ly/xxxxx
Check the new update on the final Zoning Bylaw draft. This draft, open for public opinion, strives to balance urban growth and green spaces preservation. Details here: greenspace-alliance.ca/draft-3-of-new-zoning-by... #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment
Discover the City's newly updated process for rural greenspace acquisitions & its impact on conservation efforts. Learn more: greenspace-alliance.ca/criteria-for-rural-green... #Greenspace #CityConservation
CEFAC met on June 19, 2025. Learn about enhancing the Central Experimental Farm's value/image, and the new team working on reducing shadowing of research fields. #UrbanGreenSpaces #CEFACMeeting
Link: greenspace-alliance.ca/cef-advisory-committee-m...
CEFAC met on June 19, 2025. Learn about enhancing the Central Experimental Farm's value/image, and the new team working on reducing shadowing of research fields. #UrbanGreenSpaces #CEFACMeeting
Link: greenspace-alliance.ca/cef-advisory-committee-m...
The NCC has established a new Environmental Public Advisory Group for the Eastern Bridge project. The inaugural meeting was on July 10, attended by the GA chair. Updates expected in September. Visit https://bit.ly/3iIvE4 #EasternBridge #NCC
Update: A proposal by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to consider a ring road for Ottawa was turned down by City Council. Details: greenspace-alliance.ca/proposal-to-consider-rin... #TransitNews
Get updated on Ottawa's climate resiliency strategy! The GA supports POP's submission on the City's Draft Climate Resiliency Strategy. Visit POP's website to learn more. #ClimateResiliency #ClimateAction. Info: greenspace-alliance.ca/draft-city-resiliency-st...
Learn about City's 2026-27 budget plans from Finance & Corp Services Committee meeting on Sept 2. More info in upcoming staff report. Join the dialog with POP's early intervention. #CityBudget2026 #FinanceUpdates. Visit: https://greenspace-alliance.ca/city-budget-2026/
Review GA's feedback on Draft 2 of the new Zoning Bylaw. Topics include tree preservation and building heights. Read more: greenspace-alliance.ca/draft-2-of-the-new-zonin... #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability
Review GA's feedback on Draft 2 of the new Zoning Bylaw. Topics include tree preservation and building heights. Read more: greenspace-alliance.ca/draft-2-of-the-new-zonin... #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability
Stay informed with the Omnibus Official Plan Amendment. The GA has made significant submissions on Country Lot Subdivisions and wetland protection. More at: greenspace-alliance.ca/omnibus-amendment-to-the-new-official-plan #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment
Stay informed with the Omnibus Official Plan Amendment. The GA has made significant submissions on Country Lot Subdivisions and wetland protection. More at: greenspace-alliance.ca/omnibus-amendment-to-the-new-official-plan #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment