CONSTRUCTION NOTICE Johnwoods Street Closure for Multi-Use Pathway From Maple Grove Road to Rosehill Avenue October 27, 2017 Dear Resident, Starting on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Johnwoods Street will be permanently closed to vehicular traffic from Maple Grove Road to Rosehill Avenue and will be rebuilt as a multi-use pathway for pedestrians and cyclists. This work will add a safe and accessible recreational amenity, more greenspace and direct connections for pedestrians and cyclists in your community. The pathway will also enhance privacy and livability for nearby residents by reducing vehicle traffic noise and headlight glare. WHO: A contractor hired by Mattamy Homes will complete the work. WHY: This work must be completed to satisfy a condition in Mattamy Homes’ Fairwinds West subdivision agreement. The idea to downgrade Johnwoods Street from a major road to a local street has long been supported in several Council-approved documents like the Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Kanata West Concept Plan, Cycling Plan, and Pedestrian Plan. Historically, Johnwoods Street has experienced issues with cut-through traffic as population growth has outpaced the development of the arterial road network in the community. The construction of the Huntmar Drive extension and the Hazeldean Road widening have helped to alleviate some of these concerns. The partial closure of Johnwoods Street will further improve the situation. WHAT: The existing asphalt road surface will be removed and replaced with a three-metre wide asphalt multi-use pathway. Pathway features will include:  New tree and shrub plantings on either side of the pathway  Four benches and two waste receptacles  Post and rail wood fences at the Maple Grove Road and Rosehill Avenue entrances  Two walkway connections into the Fairwinds West community  Possible future pathway connection (built by the City) into the Bryanston Gate community through the existing pumping station property WHEN: This work is planned to start on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 and be completed by the summer of 2018. WHERE: Johnwoods Street from Maple Grove Road to Rosehill Avenue. The surrounding roads will have information and construction signs installed and maintained for the duration of the construction to keep you informed of the changing conditions. Traffic calming is planned for Rosehill Avenue. Significant effort is being made to reduce the duration of the construction impacts in your community. Accessibility ottawa.ca 3-1-1 NOTICE TO RESIDENT Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require special accommodations, please contact the undersigned. Construction Disruptions Mattamy Homes will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the normal life of your family and / or operation of your business, but as you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the operation of the work. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation. Contact Information For any emergency outside normal working hours on weekdays and weekends, please call the City at 3-1-1. For further information about this project, please visit shadqadri.com/johnwoods-closure or contact the City’s Project Planner: City’s Project Planner Stream Shen, Planner II Planning, Infrastructure & Economic Development City of Ottawa Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 24488 Email: stream.shen@ottawa.ca Until October 27, please contact: Laurel McCreight, Planner II Planning, Infrastructure & Economic Development City of Ottawa Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 16587 Email: laurel.mccreight@ottawa.ca cc: Councillor Shad Qadri, Ward 6 (Stittsville) Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request, at the following link: www.ottawa.ca/accessibleformat ottawa.ca 3-1-1