Overbrook is home to a first net-zero pilot project in Canada that has retrofit a four-unit townhome on Presland into net-zero homes – meaning they will produce as much energy as they consume in a year – while extending the building's life-cycle and maintaining access to affordable housing in the City.
Action on Moth Infestations
Due to continued infestation of trees throughout the Ward and City by Lymantria Dispar Dispar moths, Councillor King successfully introduced a motion at Environment Committee to take action.
Rockcliffe Park wins City support for national recognition
On July 21, Council voted in favour of Councillor's King motion that the City endorse the Rockcliffe Park Residents Association’s application to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) to have Rockcliffe Park designated a Historic District of National Significance.
Manor Park Official Plan Amendment Position Paper
Councillor Rawlson King has developed a position paper concerning the Manor Park Official Plan Amendment which provides a cursory outline of his impressions of the application, as currently proposed.
Ottawa opens emergency cooling centres during heat wave
Two emergency cooling centres will open today and four on Tuesday to provide relief from the heat to residents in need.
Manor Park Official Plan Amendment
Manor Park Management have filed an application with the City of Ottawa for an Official Plan Amendment for the lands known as Manor Park Estates & Gardens.