Planning

Have Your Say: Local Priorities for Use of QTN Park Spaces

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, 2021, your input will help to inform local planning for use of park spaces. QTNca will report back the results and facilitate further discussions with the community and City.

If you have any questions or would like more information please send us a message: qtncommunity@gmail.com.

QTN and the New Official Plan

The QTN Community Association proposes changes in the draft new Official Plan for Ottawa. They focus on ensuring strong neighborhoods as the population grows. How plans for intensification are done will make a big difference for QTN. The submission, prepared by the QTN Planning Committee, also addresses issues related to planning for future life between two LRT stations and protecting the trees and green spaces. In addition, it proposes that PinecrestCreek be protected as a Natural Heritage Feature in our area.

We encourage you to take a moment and read the submission (click to view PDF). If you have comments or questions, please contact the planning committee through qtncommunity@gmail.com.

Public Consultation on Connaught and Henley Sidewalks

As announced in the Bayward Bulletin, there is an upcoming public consultation on the Connaught and Henley sidewalks which will be built as part of the Stage 2 LRT and the QTN Sewer Rehabilitation projects respectively. See below for more information and visit Councillor Kavanagh’s website to RSVP:

There will be a new sidewalk built on Connaught in the next few years to improve connectivity. This is a Phase 2 project from the Council-approved 2013 Ottawa Pedestrian Plan. A new sidewalk along Connaught Avenue would complete a missing link in the pedestrian network providing improved connectivity to Severn Avenue Public School, Woodroffe High School, the future Queensview O-Train Station and to the pathway connections leading to Pinecrest Creek Pathway.

On Tuesday, March 2nd from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Councillor Kavanagh is hosting this meeting to begin the consultation phase of this project.  On Monday, February 22nd, 2021, the City will publish a dedicated webpage (ottawa.ca/connaughtavenue) to provide engagement opportunities and updates on the status of the project. Information on the Henley sidewalk project will also be included.

NOTE: The Henley sidewalk is part of the Queensway Terrace Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project.