NCC Greenbelt Public Consultation for Concept Plans

Comments from Scott Pegrum (Community Association President):

The National Capital Commission (NCC) has been pursuing an update to the 1996 greenbelt vision for a long time. The latest proposed concept plans have three options; with all options indicating the Valleystream Park area be designated as a “Buildable” site. The long and drawn out process that the NCC uses to incorporate public input is enough to try the patients of the Dali Lama. Public consultation has so far encompassed public forums with carefully crafted survey’s with prescribed answers to guide the respondents in a certain direction.  Corralling in a diverse set of inputs does indeed require a masterful piece of bureaucratic manipulation.

The QGPCA will continue to pursue the protection of the Valleystream area as part of the NCC greenbelt.  Perhaps you could make it one of your federal election issues by letting the candidates know how you feel.

Valleystream Park:

Story from the Ottawa Business Journal (April 20, 2011)

http://www.obj.ca/Real-Estate/Non-residential/2011-04-20/article-2441932/NCC-opens-door-to-selling-Greenbelt-parcels/1?newsletterid=3&date=2011-04-20-09

NCC documents

· Greenbelt area near Qualicum-Graham Park

· Typology of Greenbelt area near Qualicum-Graham Park

· Visual Quality of Greenbelt area near Qualicum-Graham Park

· NCC map showing buildable sites (review the Valleystream area)

· Creating Opportunities for Limited Diversified Land Uses & Improved Natural Environment (review the dot near 416 interchange)

· Concept Plan 1996 (English)

· Concept Plan 1996 (French)

· Capital Context

· Strengthening Roles within the Greenbelt

· Enhancing the Natural Environment

· Rationale For The Proposed Concepts (English)

· Rationale For The Proposed Concepts (French)