Presentation by Dennis Van Staalduinen to Planning and Environment Committee of Ottawa City Council. Septemer 28, 2010.

1. Title goes here: and a longer title looks like this when it wraps. BUILDING COMMUNITY IS FOR GROWN-UPS Dennis Van Staalduinen Sept 28, 2010: Presentation to City of Ottawa Planning and Environment Committee Opposing Ashcroft Richmond Rd. Convent proposal

4. So when I heard about the Sisters of Visitation… I thought: great! There's a Community Design Plan for that. The grown-ups are in charge!

5. But then in March, I saw this… And it reminded me of something… Ashcroft's proposal From March of 2010

6. It reminded me of this… Designed by….

7. Awesome kid. Loads of fun. Super smart. But I don't want him planning my neighbourhood! My son: 3 years old Aspiring urban planner

8. Richmond Rd. Byron Linear Park Hilson Ave. Public School LeightonTerrace Byron Avenue N Convent The property in Lego: So what if grown-ups were in charge?

9. With adult supervision: You get 300 "blocks" 6 Stories Front 4 Stories Back Very dense. But human-scaled. The grown-ups on the CDP decided this was appropriate.

10. No adult supervision: 600 "blocks" 9 Stories Front 6-9 Stories Back Any 3 year old can see: this is just plain silly! This is what Ashcroft wants – and city staff are recommending!

11. Public space!! The view from Richmond Rd.

12. Behold: your future Ottawa. My son would be so proud.

15. THANK YOU!