Crime Prevention Ottawa and police are advocating environmental design as a strategy to curb crimes such as bike theft – a common occurrence in Centretown.
City groups discuss using design to prevent crime
Continue reading
Month: October 2010
CCCA seeks heritage status for Cooper St. house
The Centretown Citizens Community Association is looking to get a historic Centretown building officially recognized as heritage site because it’s at risk of losing the current protection afforded by its inclusion in the Centretown Heritage Conservation District.
Sarah Everest, Centretown NewsA current image of the stone house at 201 Cooper St., which could lose its heritage status due to a rezoning of the Centretown Heritage Conservation District. The rooms in the building are rented out to tenants like an apartment.
Local firms recycle Parliament roofing into ornaments for charity
Christmas ornaments made out of recycled copper roofing from Parliament Hill will bring a touch of history – and the Peace Tower – to Christmas trees this holiday season. 
City reviews infill housing guidelines after complaints
The City of Ottawa is reviewing guidelines for small-scale infill housing after community organizations complained about their appearance not fitting in with the character of the neighbourhood.