UPDATE (2022-04-26): We have received burlap and twine from the City's Forestry Services to distribute so you can build your own Spongy moth trap (please measure the circumference of your tree(s) so we can cut the length of burlap you require!) A demonstration will be setup at Frank Ryan Park on April 30th or you … Continue reading Volunteers needed to limit the impact of the Spongy Moth (LDD)
Help keep our neighbourhood healthy and vibrant. Our spring cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, rain or shine. Meet us at Frank Ryan Park for supplies! We are also looking for volunteers to assist with our tree giveaway and in helping reduce the impact of the Spongy moth (LDD). … Continue reading QTN Spring Cleanup (April 30)
Thank you to all our neighbours who provided feedback on the noise mitigation and landscape plan through our survey (now closed) and/or by sending feedback directly to qtncommunity@gmail.com. Two thirds of respondents supported a stone-like noise barrier wall (Figure 1, Option C) that is covered in vines (Figure 2). We also received many great suggestions on … Continue reading Connaught Park: Survey feedback on Noise Wall and Landscape Plan
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
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
QTNca is looking for volunteers to participate in the Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability (CAFES) Neighbourhood Canopy Regeneration Project. The purpose of this project is to contribute to the regeneration of the urban canopy by building capacity of community associations, and engaging with residents, landowners and existing city tree programs. It will be implemented in … Continue reading Call for volunteers: Neighbourhood Canopy Regeneration Project
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
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
Your community association and its network of volunteers have compiled this information piece to answer the most common questions on tree management in QTN. Click on any of the questions below to learn more.
What would you like to see in our local parks? In QTN, we have three distinct parks (Frank Ryan, Elmhurst, and Connaught) and other possibilities. Residents have various priorities for uses of park spaces and we would like to learn more. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey (6 questions) by May 21, … Continue reading Have Your Say: Local Priorities for Use of QTN Park Spaces