Strong Towns Ottawa
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We're an urbanist group, focused on safer streets, giving citizens more options, and creating a more financially responsible city.
Help us support bus lanes on Bank St: strongtownsottawa.ca/Bank
We're an urbanist group, focused on safer streets, giving citizens more options, and creating a more financially responsible city.
Help us support bus lanes on Bank St: strongtownsottawa.ca/Bank
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With all of the talk about Lansdowne 2.0, and improving transit access to the location, this is the perfect opportunity to get fully dedicated 24/7 bus lanes, not just during "peak" hours.
Delays for buses are almost constant throughout the day.
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/11/08/a...
#Ottawa #Bank
Delays for buses are almost constant throughout the day.
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/11/08/a...
#Ottawa #Bank
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MPAC is supposed to reassess property values every four years, but it has now been nearly a decade. The Ford Government has postponed assessments indefinitely to look into the 'fairness' of the system. Ironic given the resulting unfairness.
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
MPAC is supposed to reassess property values every four years, but it has now been nearly a decade. The Ford Government has postponed assessments indefinitely to look into the 'fairness' of the system. Ironic given the resulting unfairness.
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To be very clear, in case there's any misunderstanding, these properties are all in the same city and pay the exact same tax rate. It's the assessed value that's broken.
First example again, even though they currently have the same listing price, the assessed value is:
↙️ $679,000 | $565,000 ↘️
First example again, even though they currently have the same listing price, the assessed value is:
↙️ $679,000 | $565,000 ↘️
November 9, 2025 at 1:46 AM
To be very clear, in case there's any misunderstanding, these properties are all in the same city and pay the exact same tax rate. It's the assessed value that's broken.
First example again, even though they currently have the same listing price, the assessed value is:
↙️ $679,000 | $565,000 ↘️
First example again, even though they currently have the same listing price, the assessed value is:
↙️ $679,000 | $565,000 ↘️
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Annual property taxes:
↙️ $5583 | $4807 ↘️
↙️ $5583 | $4807 ↘️
November 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $5583 | $4807 ↘️
↙️ $5583 | $4807 ↘️
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With all of the talk about Lansdowne 2.0, and improving transit access to the location, this is the perfect opportunity to get fully dedicated 24/7 bus lanes, not just during "peak" hours.
Delays for buses are almost constant throughout the day.
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/11/08/a...
#Ottawa #Bank
Delays for buses are almost constant throughout the day.
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/11/08/a...
#Ottawa #Bank
November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
With all of the talk about Lansdowne 2.0, and improving transit access to the location, this is the perfect opportunity to get fully dedicated 24/7 bus lanes, not just during "peak" hours.
Delays for buses are almost constant throughout the day.
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/11/08/a...
#Ottawa #Bank
Delays for buses are almost constant throughout the day.
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/11/08/a...
#Ottawa #Bank
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Annual property taxes:
↙️ $5288 | $4800 ↘️
↙️ $5288 | $4800 ↘️
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $5288 | $4800 ↘️
↙️ $5288 | $4800 ↘️
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Ontario property assessments haven't been done since 2016 and it's getting ridiculous. Suburban homes are paying much lower property taxes than they should be.
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Ontario property assessments haven't been done since 2016 and it's getting ridiculous. Suburban homes are paying much lower property taxes than they should be.
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
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"Neighbourhood interiors were never intended for commercial activity", says one letter writer. To be fair, this is true, if you toss the entirety of human history and modern day Earth outside North America in the trash, and think that urban planning less than a century old is ironclad natural law.
No corner coffee shops: Toronto committee waters down neighbourhood retail plan
It’s the second time in less than a year councillors balked at allowing certain businesses to open on some residential streets
www.torontotoday.ca
October 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"Neighbourhood interiors were never intended for commercial activity", says one letter writer. To be fair, this is true, if you toss the entirety of human history and modern day Earth outside North America in the trash, and think that urban planning less than a century old is ironclad natural law.
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It’s kind of crazy that improvements to the 6 and 7 were barely discussed during the Lansdowne 2.0 vote
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November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It’s kind of crazy that improvements to the 6 and 7 were barely discussed during the Lansdowne 2.0 vote
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youtu.be/wtWHri5lShA?...
With all of the talk about Lansdowne 2.0, and improving transit access to the location, this is the perfect opportunity to get fully dedicated 24/7 bus lanes, not just during "peak" hours.
Delays for buses are almost constant throughout the day.
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/11/08/a...
#Ottawa #Bank
Delays for buses are almost constant throughout the day.
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/11/08/a...
#Ottawa #Bank
November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
With all of the talk about Lansdowne 2.0, and improving transit access to the location, this is the perfect opportunity to get fully dedicated 24/7 bus lanes, not just during "peak" hours.
Delays for buses are almost constant throughout the day.
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/11/08/a...
#Ottawa #Bank
Delays for buses are almost constant throughout the day.
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/11/08/a...
#Ottawa #Bank
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“The Ford Govt in Ontario has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford government passes bill banning municipal speed cameras in Ontario
The Ford government has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“The Ford Govt in Ontario has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
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Lansdowne 2.0 passes 15-10.
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 passes 15-10.
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
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Toronto streetcar missing a light because it’s stuck in traffic.
November 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Toronto streetcar missing a light because it’s stuck in traffic.
Lansdowne 2.0 passes 15-10.
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 passes 15-10.
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
What a wonderful turnout for our first ever monthly meeting, where we discussed preparing for the 2026 Budget, and how to give delegations!
Look forward to our upcoming monthly meetings to get involved if you couldn't attend this one! Thank you to St. Peter's Lutheran Church for the space! #Ottawa
Look forward to our upcoming monthly meetings to get involved if you couldn't attend this one! Thank you to St. Peter's Lutheran Church for the space! #Ottawa
November 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
What a wonderful turnout for our first ever monthly meeting, where we discussed preparing for the 2026 Budget, and how to give delegations!
Look forward to our upcoming monthly meetings to get involved if you couldn't attend this one! Thank you to St. Peter's Lutheran Church for the space! #Ottawa
Look forward to our upcoming monthly meetings to get involved if you couldn't attend this one! Thank you to St. Peter's Lutheran Church for the space! #Ottawa
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What Lansdowne 2.0 opponents are saying ahead of the final vote ottawacitizen.com/news/lansdow...
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What Lansdowne 2.0 opponents are saying ahead of the final vote ottawacitizen.com/news/lansdow...
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We're part of a group of organizations taking part in a rally this Friday, 8:30 am, against Lansdowne 2.0.
If you're against the cuts to affordable housing, the lack of public transit improvements, the huge amount of debt that will be taken on and reduce spending for other priorities, join us!
If you're against the cuts to affordable housing, the lack of public transit improvements, the huge amount of debt that will be taken on and reduce spending for other priorities, join us!
November 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We're part of a group of organizations taking part in a rally this Friday, 8:30 am, against Lansdowne 2.0.
If you're against the cuts to affordable housing, the lack of public transit improvements, the huge amount of debt that will be taken on and reduce spending for other priorities, join us!
If you're against the cuts to affordable housing, the lack of public transit improvements, the huge amount of debt that will be taken on and reduce spending for other priorities, join us!
See you all tonight for our monthly meeting at 6:15, St Peter's Lutheran Church (400 Sparks street) to discuss the 2026 City of Ottawa budget, as well as delegation opportunities!
Entrance is around the back of the church, no ticket purchase required!
luma.com/h1t4z42r
Entrance is around the back of the church, no ticket purchase required!
luma.com/h1t4z42r
Monthly Meeting—November · Luma
Join us for our first monthly meeting, meet new people, learn about our priorities, and consider taking that first small step to get involved. All experience…
luma.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
See you all tonight for our monthly meeting at 6:15, St Peter's Lutheran Church (400 Sparks street) to discuss the 2026 City of Ottawa budget, as well as delegation opportunities!
Entrance is around the back of the church, no ticket purchase required!
luma.com/h1t4z42r
Entrance is around the back of the church, no ticket purchase required!
luma.com/h1t4z42r
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Residents and people who followed the story and read the reports are turning on Lansdowne 2.0. The more you know, the more it’s no. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
I used to be in favour of the Lansdowne 2.0. I've changed my mind
I used to be in favour of the Lansdowne 2.0 development. I changed my mind because I don’t trust this deal. | Opinion
ottawacitizen.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Residents and people who followed the story and read the reports are turning on Lansdowne 2.0. The more you know, the more it’s no. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
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Ottawa Auditor General doubles down on her risk assessment for Lansdowne 2.0: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Auditor general highlights risks of latest plan to retool Lansdowne Park | CBC News
The Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment plan faces risks including a tight construction timeline, tariffs, Redblacks attendance and the uncertainty built into a financial deal that lasts until 2075, according...
www.cbc.ca
November 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Ottawa Auditor General doubles down on her risk assessment for Lansdowne 2.0: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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City of Ottawa planning committee rejects urban boundary expansion in Barrhaven
City of Ottawa planning committee rejects urban boundary expansion in Barrhaven
Ottawa’s planning and housing committee has rejected a proposal to expand the city’s urban boundary in a parcel of land in the greenbelt for a housing development.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
City of Ottawa planning committee rejects urban boundary expansion in Barrhaven
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This is shaping up to be big. A mass movement of people telling City Hall ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
Our last chance to stop Lansdowne 2.0. Show up this Friday.
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This is shaping up to be big. A mass movement of people telling City Hall ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
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Interested in learning about the 2026 budget, how to delegate, and key topics to touch on?
Join us for our first ever monthly workshop! We'll be covering issues like long-term infrastructure gaps, transit funding, and more!
Nov 6th, 6:15-7:15pm at St. Peter's Lutheran Church
luma.com/h1t4z42r
Join us for our first ever monthly workshop! We'll be covering issues like long-term infrastructure gaps, transit funding, and more!
Nov 6th, 6:15-7:15pm at St. Peter's Lutheran Church
luma.com/h1t4z42r
November 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Interested in learning about the 2026 budget, how to delegate, and key topics to touch on?
Join us for our first ever monthly workshop! We'll be covering issues like long-term infrastructure gaps, transit funding, and more!
Nov 6th, 6:15-7:15pm at St. Peter's Lutheran Church
luma.com/h1t4z42r
Join us for our first ever monthly workshop! We'll be covering issues like long-term infrastructure gaps, transit funding, and more!
Nov 6th, 6:15-7:15pm at St. Peter's Lutheran Church
luma.com/h1t4z42r
We're part of a group of organizations taking part in a rally this Friday, 8:30 am, against Lansdowne 2.0.
If you're against the cuts to affordable housing, the lack of public transit improvements, the huge amount of debt that will be taken on and reduce spending for other priorities, join us!
If you're against the cuts to affordable housing, the lack of public transit improvements, the huge amount of debt that will be taken on and reduce spending for other priorities, join us!
November 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We're part of a group of organizations taking part in a rally this Friday, 8:30 am, against Lansdowne 2.0.
If you're against the cuts to affordable housing, the lack of public transit improvements, the huge amount of debt that will be taken on and reduce spending for other priorities, join us!
If you're against the cuts to affordable housing, the lack of public transit improvements, the huge amount of debt that will be taken on and reduce spending for other priorities, join us!
Interested in learning about the 2026 budget, how to delegate, and key topics to touch on?
Join us for our first ever monthly workshop! We'll be covering issues like long-term infrastructure gaps, transit funding, and more!
Nov 6th, 6:15-7:15pm at St. Peter's Lutheran Church
luma.com/h1t4z42r
Join us for our first ever monthly workshop! We'll be covering issues like long-term infrastructure gaps, transit funding, and more!
Nov 6th, 6:15-7:15pm at St. Peter's Lutheran Church
luma.com/h1t4z42r
November 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Interested in learning about the 2026 budget, how to delegate, and key topics to touch on?
Join us for our first ever monthly workshop! We'll be covering issues like long-term infrastructure gaps, transit funding, and more!
Nov 6th, 6:15-7:15pm at St. Peter's Lutheran Church
luma.com/h1t4z42r
Join us for our first ever monthly workshop! We'll be covering issues like long-term infrastructure gaps, transit funding, and more!
Nov 6th, 6:15-7:15pm at St. Peter's Lutheran Church
luma.com/h1t4z42r
If you didn't watch last night, take some time today to check out @neilsara.bsky.social 's #Lansdowne2.0 Public Forum. The amount of knowledge from the presenters is amazing to see.
Ottawa residents are not happy with the plan, as it stands currently.
www.youtube.com/live/QggO3gd...
Ottawa residents are not happy with the plan, as it stands currently.
www.youtube.com/live/QggO3gd...
Lansdowne 2.0 Public Forum | Rogers tv
YouTube video by Rogers tv
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
If you didn't watch last night, take some time today to check out @neilsara.bsky.social 's #Lansdowne2.0 Public Forum. The amount of knowledge from the presenters is amazing to see.
Ottawa residents are not happy with the plan, as it stands currently.
www.youtube.com/live/QggO3gd...
Ottawa residents are not happy with the plan, as it stands currently.
www.youtube.com/live/QggO3gd...