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The Commute Smart Challenge, a City of Ottawa initiative that aimed to get Ottawa residents to leave their cars at home and walk, cycle or bus on their daily commutes, came to a close this week, bringing to light the gaps in the city’s current transportation infrastructure.
Residents of Little Italy are raising funds to fight a proposed condo tower they say conflicts with the community’s vision for development in the southwest corner of Centretown.
Community members say the proposed nine-storey tower and Preston-Carling District Secondary Plan will change the character of Little Italy. Residents also say the developments will cause accessibility issues for the community and emergency vehicles.
The federal government is moving ahead with plans to redevelop a sprawling set of properties in the southwest corner of Centretown.
After spending years conducting research for the Qikiqtani Truth Commission, local historians have revealed that legal issues are preventing the information from being made public anytime soon.