The John Howard Society (JHS) has released a site plan proposal for 289 Carling. There are no major surprises. As promised, the plan conforms to zoning, with no variances required. The development will still contain 40 units, space for education […]
289 Carling – John Howard Society Questions and Answers
Following recent public meetings on the issue, the John Howard Society has created a document that helps provide answers to the most frequently asked questions they received from residents on the project. The questions are arranged into three themes – […]
289 Carling Info Session and Preliminary Plans
(Download the full preliminary plans PDF) Last week’s session was well-attended, with many taking advantage of the opportunity to ask questions of both the city and the John Howard Society (JHS), and to obtain further information about the building itself. […]
289 Carling Ave – Public Information Session
There will be a Public Information Session on the John Howard Society’s supportive housing development at 289 Carling. The session will be held on Thursday, March 7th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre. It will feature an […]
Glebe Annex development update
Much development continues in and around the Glebe Annex: 275 Carling Ave – Taggart’s proposed retirement home at 275 Carling Ave is still in the site plan approval process. Taggart hopes to start construction this summer. Booth St. Complex – […]
289 Carling is awarded to the John Howard Society
The city has recently selected the John Howard Society (JHS) of Ottawa as the winning bid for 289 Carling Ave. The JHS is best known for helping individuals, and families, who are at risk of, or have come into, conflict […]
Housing for the Chronically Homeless at 289 Carling – Update
By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, May 2018) On March 21st, the property at 289 Carling was transferred from the federal government to the City of Ottawa, moving the supportive housing project one step closer to fruition. Councillor […]
Notice of Meeting – Supportive Housing Project – 289 Carling (April 12th)
GACA continues to work to keep our community informed about the proposed supportive housing project planned for 289 Carling Avenue. The land was transferred from the federal government to the city on March 21st. In order to discuss next steps, […]
Proposed Housing Development for the Homeless in the Glebe Annex
By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, February 2017) As we embark upon a new year, the Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) is closely following a proposed new housing development in its southern end. The City of Ottawa has […]
289 Carling Update
Dear Glebe Annex Residents, Many residents have expressed concerns about a planned development for a small piece of land at the corner of Booth and Carling, which the city is trying to acquire from the federal government to build supportive […]