Nicholas Mann Gateway Precinct Design Plan

The City of Ottawa, Action Sandy Hill and the University of Ottawa are preparing a Precinct Design Plan for the Nicholas Mann Gateway area, which is that piece of land between Mann Avenue, the Queensway and the Rideau River that presently incorporates the Sandy Hill Arena.

On February 23, 2007, City Council approved a report prepared by Councillor Georges Bédard, which supported the City’s participation in this unique project. The Design Plan will develop a strategy to transform this underutilized area into a functioning and attractive precinct of the City. A Stakeholders Group, chaired by Councillor Bédard, leads the project. The National Capital Commission, the University of Ottawa and the Mobin Foundation are also involved as property owners in the area.

The Stakeholders Group are pursuing a collaborative community planning process to achieve a high level of public participation in the preparation of the Design Plan. Action Sandy Hill (ASH) has been successful in obtaining funds from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to assist in defining and articulating the principles and vision regarding the eventual development of the subject lands.

Stakeholder’s Group Members

City of Ottawa

Councillor Georges Bédard – Chairperson
Emile Arès – Assistant to Councillor Bédard
Richard Kilstrom – Manager, Community Planning and Design, Planning Branch
Don Morse – Planning Branch
Joseph Phelan – Planning Branch
Stan Wilder – Planning Branch
Dave Donaldson – Real Property Asset Management Branch
Josee Helie – Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Branch

Action Sandy Hill

Robert Stehle – President – Action Sandy Hill
Arthur Sinclair – Action Sandy Hill
Giulio Maffini – Action Sandy Hill (Robinson Village)
Barbara Ascott – Action Sandy Hill (Strathcona Heights Community)

University of Ottawa

Claudio Brun Del Re - Director

Mobin Foundation (Iranian Cultural Society)

Dr. Akbar Manoussi

National Capital Commission

Sandra Candow - Principal Planner

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation

Laurene Wagner – Director

How to get involved

There are a number of planned community events. We encourage you to take part as the project unfolds.

See full list of events.

For more information, please contact:

Donald Morse, Senior Planner
Planning Branch
Planning, Transit and the Environment
City of Ottawa
Tel: 613-580-2424 ext. 13850
Donald.Morse@ottawa.ca

or

Robert Stehle, President
Action Sandy Hill
planning@ash-acs.ca

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