Due to some last-minute problems, we have to reschedule the all-candidates' debate on Wednesday, September 19 at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall.
We firmly believe that it is vital that Innes Ward residents hear from their candidates on environmental issues facing the city. We're working hard to schedule a new debate date with the candidates, and will let you know as soon as we get a new date pinned down.
Thanks to the actions of grassroots activists and supporters like you, Holland Ave. will be getting a safer detour for cyclists installed this summer.
The last few weeks have seen renewed debate surrounding cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in Ottawa. When Mayor Jim Watson announced earlier this year that plans to build bi-directional bike paths had been scrapped in favour of preserving parking along Holland Ave., the cycling community in Ottawa sprung into action.
Green infrastructure - the use of natural and built systems to slow down, soak up and filter stormwater - is an exciting area of focus for many cities around the world; Green infrastructure can be used to manage wet weather impacts in a way that enhances water quality and strengthens resilience to impacts from climate change. Ottawa has started experimenting with green infrastructure with a number of pilot programs, and has begun collecting data.
In addition to Ecology Ottawa's active transportation report, which can be downloaded here, Ecology Ottawa sent out a survey to Ottawa community associations, business improvement areas (BIAs) and community health centres to explore how Ottawa could increase the proportion of people that use active transportation to reach their regular travel destinations. We looked at opportunities, challenges and solutions.
Monday, October 22nd is the date of the municipal elections for Ottawa. That means we have the opportunity to elect a city council and mayor who prioritize a green, healthy and liveable Ottawa for the next four years.
Ecology Ottawa sees the upcoming election as an important opportunity to elect a greener city council. We want city councillors who value sustainable modes of transportation like walking, cycling and transit, who seek to preserve and enhance Ottawa’s trees, greenspaces and waterways, and who are committed to strong action on climate change. We can only achieve this vision if hundreds of people across the city come together to take action.