Local Councillors Jeff Leiper and Katherine Hobbs: City of Ottawa Planning Committee, June 24, 2014. Proposed Motion No. PLC 77/4 submitted by Councillor K. Hobbs:
WHEREAS the Preston-Carling Secondary Plan proposes a Carling O-Train (future LRT) Station
AND WHEREAS the provision of expanded and enhanced greenspace is a key pillar in creating a sustaining, attractive and livable neighbourhood
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Planning and Growth Management Department, when reviewing development applications for the properties currently owned by Public Works and Government Services Canada municipally known as 870 Carling Avenue and locally known as "Queen Juliana Park" that staff seek to maximize usable, programmable greenspace to create a district park and ensure safe and convenient pathways for cyclists and pedestrians to access and move through the space from the study area and the greater Civic Hospital area." (Google: Planning Committee ottwatch June 24, 2014.)
"Federal, scenic highways and parks in the NCR (National Capital Region) are dedicated to the memory of Canadian soldiers who died fighting in foreign wars. They will be owned by the citizens of Canada in perpetuity." (From: The Greber Report of 1950, page 228/395.)
"The park and parkway system of the Federal District Commission is justly famous for its utilization of the scenic beauty of the Federal Capital Area whenever possible. The parks and driveways are and will be located along the banks of the Rideau and Ottawa Rivers, the Rideau Canal and Dow's Lake...The system comprises areas of natural beauty which were acquired by the Commission to ensure their retention and protection." (From: Report of the Federal District Commission, 1949, page 37/75.)
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