QTNca is looking for volunteers to join our Active Transportation Committee. We'll be looking at issues related to safety on the road: walking, rolling, scooting, biking, and driving. At the start, we'll be looking to the committee as a focus group for road safety-related proposals we receive from the City or from residents. There is … Continue reading Volunteers wanted: Join our Active Transportation Committee
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QTNca Annual General Meeting (October 20 @ 7:00 PM)
QTNca's Annual General Meeting has been set for October 20th at 7:00PM. We invite you to join us virtually! While the final agenda will be available on QTN.ca closer to the meeting date, here's how to register for the AGM and an idea of what to expect: Click here to register for the AGM (taking … Continue reading QTNca Annual General Meeting (October 20 @ 7:00 PM)
Fall clean-up (Sept 25) & updates on trees in Frank Ryan and Elmhurst parks
Fall clean-up eventCome help clean up our neighbourhood. We will be cleaning our parks, greenspaces, and surrounding areas. Meet us at Frank Ryan Field House on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM to get supplies and choose an area to clean. Latex gloves and garbage bags will be provided. In the … Continue reading Fall clean-up (Sept 25) & updates on trees in Frank Ryan and Elmhurst parks
Lincoln Fields Plan Delayed Again
We all know that Lincoln Fields mall and the surrounding areas will undergo major changes, especially as we get closer to the opening of the new LRT station in 2025. Revitalization could be positive or negative, and the difference is good planning. An integrated plan has been one focus of QTNca advocacy for three years … Continue reading Lincoln Fields Plan Delayed Again
We have lures to build your own Gypsy moth trap
As we observe the Gypsy moth outbreak in QTN, we were pleased to see so many residents protecting the local canopy. As the life cycle of the Gypsy moth changes from caterpillar to moth we have obtained and are offering lures so you can build your own trap. If you are interested in a lure, … Continue reading We have lures to build your own Gypsy moth trap
QTN and the New Official Plan: Next Steps
What kind of intensification is good for QTN? The debate in Ottawa has shifted slightly from “how much intensification” to “what kind of intensification,” as the draft Official Plan is revised. More change is needed before final approval by City Council, scheduled for this fall. Density Targets instead of Requirements In response to strong push back, … Continue reading QTN and the New Official Plan: Next Steps
Parks, QTN, Intensification, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
A draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan has been developed to accompany the new Official Plan. It updates city-wide goals for parkland and recreational facilities as Ottawa grows, but it falls short in dealing with intensification, the central issue facing Ottawa and QTN. As an example, the current standard of one recreational complex for every … Continue reading Parks, QTN, Intensification, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Young artists wanted for a mural project! Applications due July 16th
Want to create art in our park? Are you 12 to 20 years old? Submit your interest by July 16th to join a team of young people to work with an artist on a mural project in QTN! We are really excited to have successfully obtained a grant from the City of Ottawa to engage … Continue reading Young artists wanted for a mural project! Applications due July 16th
QTN Giveaway Day – July 3
UPDATE: Due to heavy rain forecasts throughout the weekend, we'll be moving the QTN Giveaway Day to Saturday July 3rd (rain date Sunday July 4th). We hope this gives everyone some extra time to declutter their homes. Time to get rid of your unwanted items and turn them into treasures! The QTN Giveaway Day will … Continue reading QTN Giveaway Day – July 3
Use of Park Spaces in QTN: Survey Results and Analysis
QTN residents care deeply about the green spaces and parks in our neighborhood. That came through strongly in the 214 responses to a survey sponsored by the community association. The responses included desired uses, suggestions for improvements, and concerns. These will inform further discussions within QTN and with City parks officials and our City Councillor. … Continue reading Use of Park Spaces in QTN: Survey Results and Analysis