Are more high-rises on Regina Street good developments
for the community and its environment?
Proposed zoning change site: The Parkway House and surrounding
area, in front of Richmond Square buildings
In the city master plan this land is Zone 01 which
is defined as suitable for: open space, parkland, community garden,
environmental preservation and education area.
Windmill Development Group is proposing significant zoning changes for
developing 12 storey and 20 storey buildings.
According to the developer:
- At the end of Regina Street where the Parkway House facility
currently is (see photo above.)
- 170 units are planned in two buildings plus a new facility for the
Parkway House occupants.
- Traffic would enter and exit via Regina Street. A traffic study has
been completed according to the developer.
- The intent is the first phase building, 12 storey, (roughly 60
units) is designed specifically for those with indoor air environmental
sensitivities which will be 30% rental and the rest will be for sale condos.
- The second building, 20 storey, would all be condos for sale.
- The
plan is to commence construction on the first phase possibly late this
year or spring 2010.
Regina Street already
has one of the higher densities of high-rises in Ottawa. These proposed
developments will impact the single-family homes, as well as the existing
high-rises around them. Some of the concerns heard around the neighbourhood
include:
- Traffic for 170
additional units (this is likely more than ALL the single family homes in
Lincoln Heights) funnelling down Regina Street?
- What will be the
infringement on existing residents’ “Right to Light/Solar Access” of such
high and dense developments?
- Environmental
impacts on the green space on what is a significant bird sanctuary, and an
ecologically designated storm run off area?
- Impact on the
existing infrastructure in the area?
- What are the
community-oriented considerations in these developments in order to
attract a balanced demographic and socio-economic residential mix for a
strong and sustainable Lincoln Heights community?
- What are the neighbourhood
enhancement aspects of these developments in terms of making our
neighbourhood a more attractive place to live in?
There is a community
consultation meeting on this zoning change proposal:
Regina Public school (gym) on Wednesday April 15 at 7:00
pm
Please
try to attend the public meeting.
If
you have concerns about the density and appropriateness of this development,
this is whom you can contact:
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Lincoln Heights
community coordinator on this issue- Parham Momtahan: LHC@momtahan.com http://www.momtahan.com/lhc
Last changed: 14/04/2009
8:31 PM
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