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Dec 5, 2017: READ Presents to OPL Board on 2018 Budget

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READ Rosemount Chair Josh Nutt made the following presentation to OPL Board.

READ and others already spoke passionately about the need to expand the Rosemount Library at the October board meeting. Rather than rehashing the case for expanding Rosemount, today I want to use my five minutes to talk about how the OPL funds capital projects more broadly.
As urban neighbourhoods intensify, there will be more pressure placed on existing infrastructure. A primary example is the City’s planning rules which call for greater intensification around transit stations. In our neighbourhood around Tunney’s Pasture, it is not uncommon for what was previously a single family home to be replaced with a fourplex. There are even several projects on the go where single lots are being transformed into 20+ unit buildings. While the City’s pro-intensification position is laudable, the City needs to make sure that the necessary supporting infrastructure is in place. This includes a wide variety of hard infrastructure, social services, and libraries. Continue reading Dec 5, 2017: READ Presents to OPL Board on 2018 Budget →

OPL Makes important decision on Rosemount library Oct 10

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What?  On October 10: The Ottawa Public Library Board is scheduled to make an important decision about the future of the Rosemount Library.
A consultant will present a business case that examines options to renovate Rosemount or build a new Rosemount at a nearby site. OPL staff will also make a presentation and recommendations. The Board will then discuss the options and vote on the recommendations before them.
READ will make a presentation urging the OPL to commit to building a new, larger library that will meet the community’s current and future needs. READ strongly supports choosing a nearby site, such as an expansion of the Hintonburg Community Centre.
When? Tuesday October 10th, 2017 at 5:00pm
Where? Ottawa City Hall-Champlain Room  110 Laurier Avenue
West Ottawa,
What you can do?  Come out to the meeting and show your support! Check out our Facebook event  for updates.
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READ Presents to Library Board Sept 6, 2016

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READ Rosemount will be making a major presentation on the future of the Rosemount Library to the Ottawa Public Library Board which is meeting on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

What: Meeting of the Ottawa Public Library Board
When: Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Time:  5 pm
Location: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W.  Champlain Room

The READ presentation will be made by Richard Van Loon. Emily Addison and Joshua Nutt will also make presentations.

This meeting is open to the public. No advance notice of attendance is required unless you intend to make a formal presentation.

READ will be issuing a media advisory on Monday, Sept 5, 2016. It will be posted on this website.