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A community association cannot exist without its members. Did you know that the CHNA is a registered association? The more members we have, the more important our voice is at city hall! Find out what you get by becoming a CHNA member.
Memberships are $10 per year per household or you can get a lifetime membership for $100.
Memberships are $10 per year per household or you can get a lifetime membership for $100.
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Hot Topics
Current topics from your CHNA that you don't want to miss
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Built Heritage and Health Care: A new future for a century-old Civic Hospital and its Nurses’ Residence
When: April 20th at 6:30 pm Where: Kitchissippi United Church (630 Island Park Drive, Ottawa, ON) Don’t miss this chance to learn more and discuss the future of the original Civic Hospital buildings. Join us along with numerous guest speakers on Monday, April 20th at 6:30 pm. Community Safety Meeting
When: April 29th at 6:30 pm Where: St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church (579 Parkdale Ave @ Sherwood Drive) This evening is your opportunity to learn about the community safety and well-being supports available to help prevent crime as well as the best ways to respond when issues happen. Guest speakers from Ottawa Police Services and a representative from the newly expanded ANCHOR program Reid Park - Fenced Off-Leash Dog Facility - Proposed Modifications
Based on numerous community concerns regarding the off-leash dog facility in Reid Park, the CHNA and the City is looking for your feedback on a proposal to modify the off-leash dog facility to enhance the safety of the park. Use the following link to review the options and to share your opinion. The survey will be open until Friday, April 17, 2026. https://engage.ottawa.ca/reid-park-fenced-off-leash-dog-facility |
116 Beech Street
A proposal to build a 25-storey apartment building at 116 Beech Street is under review by the City. The height requested would be a significant change to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan (part of the City's Official Plan). The Secondary Plan specifies reduced heights for this property as it functions to transition the Dow's Lake Hub to the adjacent low-density neighbhourhood. Learn more. New Campus Development - Dow's Lake LRT Connection to New Civic PLUS Updated Site Plan
CHNA presented at Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on April 23 to provide our support and concerns regarding the improved plans for connecting Dow's Lake LRT to the New Civic Campus. Additionally, on Mar 26, CHNA submitted comments on the updated Site Plan that provided new details on proposed landscaping, pedestrian and biking access. Click on the heading for more details on our submissions. Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Review
The City has approved a comprehensive update to our zoning by-laws to bring them into alignment with our new approved Official Plan. Expect big changes as to what can be built in our neighbourhood and across the city. Go to our webpage on this topic to learn more. |