A noise study for LRT Phase II confirmed the need for noise mitigation through Connaught Park. It also found that the proposed berms would not be effective. It proposes a combination of three measures for the portion of the track from the fly-over to the tunnel: absorptive wall panels, a noise barrier wall, and rail … Continue reading Connaught Park: Noise Mitigation and Landscape Plan for LRT
Category: Projects
LDD moth egg mass removal: Information session & call for volunteers
QTNca's Natural Environment committee will be hosting an information session on the Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD, i.e. European Gypsy Moth) egg mass removal and is also calling for volunteers to help remove egg masses throughout the community. See below for more information on these events! UPDATED - Information session on egg mass removal - Nov … Continue reading LDD moth egg mass removal: Information session & call for volunteers
417 westbound off-ramp at Pinecrest to close November 1 until Summer 2023
This post has been updated as the closure date was changed on October 29th from November 2nd to November 1st. As per the City of Ottawa: The Highway 417 westbound off-ramp to Pinecrest Road will close to the public overnight on November 1 until summer 2023. Motorists are encouraged to follow alternate routes, noted on … Continue reading 417 westbound off-ramp at Pinecrest to close November 1 until Summer 2023
QTN and Ottawa’s New Official Plan
Ottawa’s new Official Plan will have major impacts for QTN, as a transition neighbourhood between two LRT stations. QTN is asking for amendments to the revised plan to ensure that intensification enhances rather than erodes strong neighborhoods, like QTN. Click here to read QTN's submission for formal hearings on revised plan. Earlier QTN Planning Committee … Continue reading QTN and Ottawa’s New Official Plan
Funding available for Ash Tree Replacement on private properties
Funding is still available for 2021 and interested applicants are encouraged to visit the City's program website at nation.on.ca/eab. Additional details on this program were shared recently on Coun. Kavanagh's Bay Ward Bulletin: The City of Ottawa has lost thousands of ash trees due to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This invasive beetle, native to Asia was … Continue reading Funding available for Ash Tree Replacement on private properties
Information Session on Alpine Speed Humps (Oct 4)
There is an upcoming public consultation on October 4 about traffic calming measures proposed for Alpine Avenue. The community asked for a pedestrian crossover to help people travelling to and from Frank Ryan Park across Alpine Avenue at Henley. The city examined the crossing and the study found that the area meets the threshold for … Continue reading Information Session on Alpine Speed Humps (Oct 4)
LRT in Connaught Park: Updated landscape plan, opportunity for feedback
re: Noise and Visual Mitigation in Landscape Plans for Connaught Park QTNca has continued its advocacy for improvements in the LRT plans through Connaught Park, including paths and measures to reduce noise and visual impacts. Residents have an opportunity to provide feedback on a revised landscape plan now and a revised plan for connectivity is … Continue reading LRT in Connaught Park: Updated landscape plan, opportunity for feedback
Volunteers wanted: Join our Active Transportation Committee
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
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
The Paint It Up mural project is moving ahead!
QTNca was successful in applying for a Crime Prevention Ottawa grant to beautify the neighbourhood, address graffiti issues, and engage youth. Six area youth will be working with House of Paint and local artist Jimmy Baptiste to design and paint a mural on the Frank Ryan Park building. The painting is scheduled to take place … Continue reading The Paint It Up mural project is moving ahead!