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Community issues
At times our community faces initiatives and/or issues that may affect our community (e.g., traffic and construction). The HPRA is involved in some of the initiatives and attempts as much as possible to address and assist in resolving issues that are affecting our community or HPRA members.
Current issues and initiatives that may affect our community
Redevelopment of the Webb Motel Property
Redevelopment of the Webb Motel Property is the recent activity that has an impact on the three communities along Carling Ave. - Westboro, Highland Park, and McKellar.
The current development plan includes a nine stories retirement home with 160 units and a 19 stories rental tower with 194 units for a total of 354 units. The plan also suggests 66 parking spaces for the retirement home and 187 parking spaces for the rental tower.
Such development may change the characteristic of the neigbhourhood and would most likely increase the pressure with respect to traffic and parking. In particular when the number of proposed parking spaces is significantly less than the number of proposed units.
Also note, that the application includes requests to changes to the zoning of the property in such a way that may affect the neighbourhood by bringing
Information on the development an be found on the city website:
Application #D07-12-18-0062 Initial application for site development date January 16, 2019
Application #D07-12-20-0048 Site Plan Control date June 4, 2020
Application #D02-02-20-0033 Zoning By-Law Amendment date June 4, 2020
If you disagree with the application please contact the Kitchissippi Councillor, Jeff Leipper ()with your reservations.
Councillor contact information
Telephone (613) 580-2485