Neighbourhood Planning
Compared to the recent past, 2009-2010 has been a year of exceptional quiet in terms of development in the Glebe. This may be attributed to the general economic slowdown. Another possibility is that all discussion of development issues has been overshadowed by the schemes for redevelopment of Lansdowne Park.
The committee met only twice during the year. In July there was a meeting to discuss an application for severance and development on Morris Street. That project was subsequently abandoned.
In April a meeting was held with residents of Pretoria and Strathcona Avenues concerning the possible reopening of a laneway which had been out of use for several decades. City planners have a new interest in laneways as a means of facilitating intensification through infill development.
Development applications are expected to pick up with the economic recovery and continued city interest in intensification will no doubt stimulate additional requirements for community consultation.
For more information or to join the Neighbourhood Planning committee, please send an e-mail to planning@glebeca.ca.