Councillor calls for ‘holistic’ urban planning amid province’s housing push
College Coun. Laine Johnson is advocating for the province to stop undermining municipal governments and let city planners do their work to help create as much new housing as possible in liveable neighbourhoods. Citing 53 recommendations that the city has made to accelerate housing development, Johnson said the provincial government is ‘punching down’ on the city’s ability to build housing....
Kanata South residents press for more amenities during local park makeover
A new pickkleball court and revamp of a tobogganing hill are not enough of a development for Kanata South community members. An October Engage Ottawa survey found that those in the area want more, though it might not be possible.