The Dalhousie Community Association and more.

Dalhousie Community Association report, August 19, 2021.

 Ottawa Councillor Ariel Troster---Protecting the Experimental Farm ",,,"Yesterday the Planning and Housing Committee heard from scientists at Agriculture Canada about the ways that tall buildings could impact important crop research---the kinds of experiments that lead to better food security across Canada. It was an interesting conversation but definitely a tough one. 

 Our city's Official Plan calls for intensification in the core, particularly on Carling and Baseline. The more we expand suburban sprawl, the more we threaten precious farmland and undermine efforts to fight climate change. But we know that the Experimental Farm is a very special and cherished space in our city---a place that few want to see compromised by development. I voted against the development in question, but it did get approved by the Planning and Housing Committee. This was not particularly surprising, given that we do not currently have any guidelines to protect the Experimental Farm, or any real understanding of what kind of development could threaten its crucial crop research..." (Note: The National Capital Commission wanted 700 acres of the Farm in 1974 "for housing". On my blog I posted the newspaper article; the blog title is "The Experimental Farm on Carling Avenue".  From the Ottawa Journal newspaper: "The area was north of Base Line Road between Clyde Avenue and Prince of Wales Drive".)  

Some nasty surprises when the new Civic opens by Barbara Popel. 

Protesting the Destruction of Experimental Farm trees by Yasmen Amer.

Red flags for the proposed new Civic Hospital by Brian Murray Carroll.

Ottawa Councillor Sean Devine--- Knoxdale-Merivale newsletter-July 23 2024 "As many of you will remember, there has been significant discussion at Ottawa City Council and its committees over the future of the Central Experimental Farm (CEF). The CEF is a treasured part of the city's heritage..."