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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Update: The offline Chantilly reactor now transports spent fuel & nuclear waste to Chalk River storage, increasing Ottawa River's contamination risk. More info: greenspace-alliance.ca/near-surface… #NuclearWaste #OttawaRiver
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Near Surface Disposal Facility
Near Surface Disposal Facility
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Update: The offline Chantilly reactor now transports spent fuel & nuclear waste to Chalk River storage, increasing Ottawa River's contamination risk. More info: greenspace-alliance.ca/near-surface… #NuclearWaste #OttawaRiver
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Near Surface Disposal Facility
Near Surface Disposal Facility
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Good news! More sections of Leitrim Provincially Significant Wetland have been donated to South Nation Conservation Authority by nearby developers. Find more at greenspace-alliance.ca/additional-p… #Conservation #WetlandProtection
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Additional protected wetlands
Additional protected wetlands
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Get latest on city growth projections! The City’s Growth Management Strategy review has been delayed to early 2027 due to potential new laws. More info here: bit.ly/3a1HbDX #CityGrowth #UrbanPlanning
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City growth projections
City growth projections
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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-el…
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Motion to eliminate tree protection
Motion to eliminate tree protection
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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-mer…
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Proposed merger of Conservation Authorities
Proposed merger of Conservation Authorities
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
GA participates in the inaugural meeting of the Public Advisory Group on the review of the NCC Greenspace Masterplan. More info: bit.ly/3klZyrP #GreenSpace #SustainableDevelopment
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Inaugural meeting of the Public Advisory Group
Inaugural meeting of the Public Advisory Group
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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
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NCC Lands for Homes
NCC Lands for Homes
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
"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/"
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Application denied
Application denied
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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-commun… #RuralCommunities #SustainableTransport
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Rural communities concerned
Rural communities concerned
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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: greenspace-alliance.ca/ga-invited-t… #EnvironmentalSustainability #OttawaEvents
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GA invited to join
GA invited to join
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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-a… #UrbanPlanning #HousingProjections
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Population and housing projections
Population and housing projections
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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-… #CityPlanning #OttawaDevelopment
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Application re-submitted
Application re-submitted
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
New plans for proposed apatement blocks on Sussex Drive are up. Public views differ. Details: greenspace-alliance.ca/appartments-… #UrbanDevelopment #GreenSpace
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Appartments proposed on ceremonial route greenspace
Appartments proposed on ceremonial route greenspace
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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-…
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Development Reserve Zoning turned down
Development Reserve Zoning turned down
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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-n… #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment
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Draft 3 of new Zoning Bylaw
Draft 3 of new Zoning Bylaw
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
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: bit.ly/xyz #ZoningBylaw #GreenspacePreservation
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Final review of Draft 3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw
Final review of Draft 3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
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](https://greenspace-alliance.ca/official-plan-growth-update/) #OfficialPlan #GrowthUpdate.
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Official Plan Growth Update
Official Plan Growth Update
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
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-g… #GreenSpace #PoetsPathway
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Protecting greenspace used by the Poets Pathway
Protecting greenspace used by the Poets Pathway
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
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-n… #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment
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Draft 3 of new Zoning Bylaw
Draft 3 of new Zoning Bylaw
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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-g… #GreenSpace #PoetsPathway
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Protecting greenspace used by the Poets Pathway
Protecting greenspace used by the Poets Pathway
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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 bit.ly/xxxxx
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Release of 2022 Tree Canopy Study
Release of 2022 Tree Canopy Study
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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-n… #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment
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Draft 3 of new Zoning Bylaw
Draft 3 of new Zoning Bylaw
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Discover the City's newly updated process for rural greenspace acquisitions & its impact on conservation efforts. Learn more: greenspace-alliance.ca/criteria-for… #Greenspace #CityConservation
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Criteria for rural greenspace acquisitions by City
Criteria for rural greenspace acquisitions by City
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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…
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CEF Advisory Committee meeting
CEF Advisory Committee meeting
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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…
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CEF Advisory Committee meeting
CEF Advisory Committee meeting
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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 bit.ly/3iIvE4 #EasternBridge #NCC
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NCC Public Advisory Group on Eastern Bridge project
NCC Public Advisory Group on Eastern Bridge project
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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-… #TransitNews
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Proposal to consider ring road turned down
Proposal to consider ring road turned down
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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-r…
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Draft City Resilency Strategy
Draft City Resilency Strategy
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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: greenspace-alliance.ca/city-budget-…
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City Budget 2026
City Budget 2026
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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-t… #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability
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Draft 2 of the new Zoning Bylaw
Draft 2 of the new Zoning Bylaw
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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-t… #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability
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Draft 2 of the new Zoning Bylaw
Draft 2 of the new Zoning Bylaw
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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
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Omnibus amendment to the new Official Plan
Omnibus amendment to the new Official Plan
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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
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Omnibus amendment to the new Official Plan
Omnibus amendment to the new Official Plan
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Mixed-use & residential buildings on a 5-acre waterfront plot at Riverside Drive & Hunt Club Road greenlit. Promises of environmental, cultural heritage, and parkland benefits. #UrbanDevelopment #RideauRiver greenspace-alliance.ca/development-…
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Development project at 3930 - 3960 Riverside Drive approved
Development project at 3930 - 3960 Riverside Drive approved
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Ottawa has recently obtained a 4.77-hectare forest from Canderel Real Estate for conservation under the Federal Ecological Gifts Program. It houses crucial habitats and important wetlands. #Ottawa #Conservation. More info: greenspace-alliance.ca/new-acquisit…
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New acquisition by City of Ottawa
New acquisition by City of Ottawa
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
City's Official Plan is due for a revision inline with the new Provincial Policy Statement. Major changes expected in transit areas and urban expansion rules. More here: bit.ly/3n1YPKo #UrbanPlanning #CityDevelopment
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Omnibus Official Plan Amendment for compliance with Provincial Planning Statement 2024
Omnibus Official Plan Amendment for compliance with Provincial Planning Statement 2024
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Development update at 3930 Riverside Dr. proposing multiple residential & mixed-use buildings on 5-acre waterfront lot, with environmental, parkland, and heritage enhancement. #CityPlanning #GreenSpace. More info: greenspace-alliance.ca/3930-riverside-drive-development-application
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3930 Riverside Drive, development application
3930 Riverside Drive, development application
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
With the help of Rideau Trail Association members and Beechwood Cemetery, steps are in motion to further develop and promote this picturesque trail. Plan your visit as we aim for full completion by end of 2026! #Hiking #OttawaTrails. greenspace-alliance.ca/poets-pathwa…
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Poets Pathway redux
Poets Pathway redux
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Discover how proposed residential development threatens Southern Corridor, including Poets Pathway & Woodroffe-Merivale. Delve into conservation efforts for these green spaces. #SaveOurGreenSpaces #UrbanDevelopment greenspace-alliance.ca/the-southern…
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The Southern Corridor under threat
The Southern Corridor under threat
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Ottawa has recently obtained a 4.77-hectare forest from Canderel Real Estate for conservation under the Federal Ecological Gifts Program. It houses crucial habitats and important wetlands. #Ottawa #Conservation. More info: greenspace-alliance.ca/new-acquisit…
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New acquisition by City of Ottawa
New acquisition by City of Ottawa
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Update! Efforts are underway to remove the planned AltaVista transport corridor from the Master Plan. A group linked to Carleton University and Councillor Menard oppose this, protecting AltaVista's green space and neighborhoods. #UrbanPlanning #GreenSpace bit.ly/3kRxWUv
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Removing Alta Vista corridor fromTransporation Master Plan
Removing Alta Vista corridor fromTransporation Master Plan
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
ARAC rejected the purchase of 5689 Ferry Rd for conservation, calling for a rural property inventory instead. The buying decision was postponed by Mayor's tie-breaking vote. Updates in Q2. #Conservation #CityCouncil
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Update on City purchase of 5689 Ferry Road for conservation purposes
Update on City purchase of 5689 Ferry Road for conservation purposes
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greenspacea.bsky.social @greenspacea.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Update! Efforts are underway to remove the planned AltaVista transport corridor from the Master Plan. A group linked to Carleton University and Councillor Menard oppose this, protecting AltaVista's green space and neighborhoods. #UrbanPlanning #GreenSpace bit.ly/3kRxWUv
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Removing Alta Vista corridor fromTransporation Master Plan
Removing Alta Vista corridor fromTransporation Master Plan
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