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CTV News
30-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Debate over new sidewalks in Ottawa's Manor Park neighbourhood
The City of Ottawa is looking at installing sidewalks on some residential streets in Manor Park. (City of Ottawa report/website) The City of Ottawa will host a public meeting this evening to discuss plans to install sidewalks on some streets in Manor Park, as some residents raise concerns about plans to build concrete walkways in the neighbourhood. The construction project on Arundel Avenue, Braemar Street, Farnham Crescent, Finter Street, Jeffrey Avenue and Kilbarry Crescent includes watermain and sewer replacement work, the reconstruction of the road with new pavement and catch basins, and the construction of new concrete sidewalks and curbs. Many residential streets in Manor Park currently do not have sidewalks. Signs have appeared across Manor Park that state, 'No need to build sidewalks. Manor Park, a planned community since 1949,' and 'No sidewalks. Don't pave paradise.' According to a city staff presentation for tonight's public meeting, the Official Plan and Pedestrian Connectivity notes sidewalks are mandated on at least one side of local roads to promote walkability and reduce car dependency. Under Pedestrian Connectivity, the presentation says, 'aims to create a safe, accessible, and well-connected pedestrian network linking homes to schools, parks, transit, and shops.' Staff also note the Transportation Master Plan focuses on walking and cycling as key transportation modes and sidewalk expansion is required on at least one side of new local roads, and 'will be pursued on existing local roads where possible.' 'By providing dedicated walking spaces, sidewalks promote walking as a mode of transportation, which can lead to healthier lifestyles and reduced traffic congestion,' the presentation said. 'Sidewalks separate pedestrians from vehicular traffic, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing safety for all road users.' The public meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Main Event Space, Main Hall at 1805 Gaspé Avenue. The Manor Park Community project involves the following streets: Arundel Avenue, from Farnham Crescent to St-Laurent Boulevard Braemar Street, from Ava Road to Arundel Avenue Farnham Crescent, from Ava Road to north-side dead-end Finter Street, from St-Laurent Boulevard to west-side dead-end Jeffrey Avenue, from St-Laurent Boulevard to Braemar Street Kilbarry Crescent, from Sandridge Road to Ava Road The Manor Park construction project is expected to cost $18.9 million, and will be completed by the fall/winter of 2026.
South China Morning Post
08-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Better harbourfront access among Hong Kong urban renewal body's plans for site
Hong Kong's Urban Renewal Authority (URA) plans to improve pedestrian connectivity and public access to the harbourfront at one of two sites the cash-strapped body has been granted by the government to boost its finances. Authority managing director Wai Chi-sing revealed more details about the plot in To Kwa Wan in his blog on Sunday, two days after the self-financing statutory body was granted the site and another in Tseung Kwan O at a nominal land premium of HK$1,000 (US$127) for 50 years. 'The land grant represents an opportunity to enhance the connectivity and accessibility between the inland areas of To Kwa Wan and its waterfront spaces through urban renewal, injecting more vibrancy into the harbourfront through diverse development,' he said. The land grant is expected to provide extra financial help for the URA, but the body has to review its operating and financing model so that it can undertake redevelopment projects in a financially sustainable manner. It earlier said it would rezone the site on Bailey Street in To Kwa Wan, which is currently a temporary outdoor car park, for residential use. The land parcel has a proposed total gross floor area (GFA) of 68,490 square metres (737,220 sq ft) with a plot ratio of nine, indicating a high development density. A higher ratio indicates increased density. Wai observed that some road sections connecting the inland areas to the harbourfront in the neighbourhood were blocked by schools and temporary car parks.
