Tunney's Pasture - From vision to reality!

Thank you to everyone who joined for our Tunney’s Pasture Open Houses where we discussed the Complete Street and Active Transportation Network.

In case you did not get a chance to participate in our Open Houses, we still welcome your feedback!

From now until December 5, we invite you to participate in our online questionnaire and share your thoughts on the proposed Tunney’s Pasture Complete Street and Active Transportation Network that will form the spine of this future vibrant community that will be connected to surrounding neighbourhoods and the Ottawa River.

You can also review and share your thoughts on the Community Values that were developed last year with the public’s input to reflect the community’s vision for this mixed-use development.

Click on the Survey tab to complete the questionnaire and find links to:

• The proposed Network and Community Values
• A fun and engaging virtual Open House experience taking you to the information boards presented at our November 21 and 22 events.
• A short video detailing the journey of the Tunney’s Pasture Redevelopment project and how we arrived at this latest phase.

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Join us on November 21 or 22 when we present and gather input on the proposed Complete Street and Active Transportation Network that will form the spine of the future vibrant community at Tunney’s Pasture.

Over the coming years, Tunney’s Pasture will be transformed from a single-use employment centre into a transit-oriented and sustainable mixed-use community that is integrated with surrounding neighbourhoods, while maintaining a strong federal presence. The proposed network is key to this integration.

Public Services and Procurement Canada and Canada Lands Company are collaborating to develop the long-term plan that will guide the implementation of the award-winning Tunney’s Pasture Master Plan. Unveiling the proposed network and gathering your thoughts is an important step in the journey towards this transformation.

Two identical bilingual open houses are available where you will have the opportunity to review the Community Values that were developed last year with the public's input, to reflect the community’s vision for this mixed-use development. You will also see and have an opportunity to react to the proposed Complete Street and Active Transportation Network that will connect Tunney’s Pasture to surrounding neighbourhoods and the Ottawa River.

Location:

170 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway

Cafeteria – Jean Talon Building

Main floor; accessible by ramp

Dates and time:

Tuesday, November 21, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm

Wednesday, November 22, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm

(the same information will be presented both days)

We encourage people to take transit or use active transportation. Daily parking can be purchased through one of the Pay & Display machines located throughout Tunney’s Pasture as well as through the Pay-By-Phone app (code 27249).

For those who cannot participate in either open house, there will be an opportunity to provide input online shortly after.

We invite you to view our latest eNewsletter in the Document Library for updates on, and photos of construction at the site, and information about our latest Communities Perspectives Group meetings. Be sure to sign up for updates to receive future editions of our eNewsletter by email.

On April 13, the Communities Perspectives Group (CPG) met in person and virtually to learn more about the 2014 Tunney’s Pasture Master Plan, and the project’s Urban Design Guidelines and Sustainability Charter. With that information in hand, CPG members were then asked to take part in a workshop to provide input into the development’s streets and active transportation networks, and infrastructure.

The project team will now turn its attention to putting together a workshop for the public to review and comment on a draft concept of the streets and active transportation networks, and infrastructure.

Stay tuned to this page or sign up for updates to learn more about these upcoming public sessions.

On February 1^st, the members of the Communities Perspectives Group met virtually to discuss governance matters and the development of Community Values for Tunney’s Pasture. Their next meeting is planned for April, in advance of public workshops that will be held later this Spring. Stay tuned to this site for more information on the workshops!

Starting in December 2022, Health Canada commissioned the deconstruction of the Environmental Health Centre (EHC) Laboratory located at 50 Colombine Driveway. A contract via Public Services and Procurement Canada was awarded to Cavan Construction. The project began with the construction of fencing around the building and adjacent green space (between EHC and Goldenrod driveway) and the entire area is cordoned off with fencing. Goldenrod and Columbine remain open.

This project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023.

After deconstruction the site will be turned into a “Greenfield” that meets federal government policies, codes, standards and best practices of sustainability until such time as the area is redeveloped in accordance with the Tunney’s Pasture Master Plan. The landscape plan includes a vegetated slope and naturalized area on the site.

The members of the Communities’ Perspectives Group (CPG) held their first two meetings this fall with Canada Lands and PSPC. At these meetings the committee got the opportunity to meet one another, learn more about the project and the results of the first phase of community engagement, hear about their role moving forward, and begin to contribute in the development of Community Values that will inform the project going forward. A list of committee members can be found in the Document Library. The CPG will work as a sounding board on ideas and initiatives for the project team and as a strong community voice moving forward.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the virtual “Questions and Answers Coffee House” meeting June 20.

You can now find a full list of questions and answers in the Document library.

The application period is now closed. We are currently reviewing applications and will reach out to selected candidates shortly.

Until August 26, organizations and individuals that represent community interests are invited to click on the CPG application form tab to apply to take part in a new Communities Perspectives Group, whose role will be to ensure a variety of interests and perspectives are considered throughout the redevelopment phases of the non-federal development blocks at Tunney’s Pasture.

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our two workshops on May 25 and 26. Your input and insights will be important as we develop the community values that will complement the Tunney’s Pasture Master Plan Guiding Principles. Stay tuned to this page for updates on the next steps for the project.

Online questionnaire now open!

From now until June 19, you can click on the Survey tab to fill out an online questionnaire to help develop a set of community values that reflect the local community’s vision for the Tunney’s Pasture transformation.

Our presentation video is also now available for viewing.

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