$25
Many of you have asked what our next steps should be in our efforts to restrain this proposed development. While the grassroots campaign has taken off and the community’s energy is marshalled, we are in need of some professional advice. I have spoken with some of you about the idea of hiring a lawyer and urban planner— experts in municipal law and policy. We need an independent assessment of our rights and of the feasibility of this development. We need someone to look at the plans and tell us what is possible. We need to channel our spirit to a professional plan of action.
So what will it cost us? At this point, we are asking for 25 dollars.
How would you like peace of mind over the future of this piece of land for the price of a few cups of coffee at Starbucks, 1 night out at the movies, 3 hours of babysitting or 1 extra-large pizza? That’s what we are looking for… $25 (or more, if you see fit) from at least 200 concerned neighbours. This should give us enough to consult a lawyer and fund a couple of independent studies of the proposed development and its traffic, congestion and other consequences.
With the assistance of TD Canada Trust, the”NO REZONE” in-trust account 0577-5210242 has been set up at 1785 Kilborn Avenue for the neighbourhood defence fund. All funds will be dedicated for the representation of legal counsel and an urban planner. All contributing members will receive a copy of the legal opinion, urban planning assessment and all other related documents.
Any unused funds will be donated to the Pleasant Park Public School, on behalf of the neighbourhood, for the restoration and revitalization of the outdated and overworked playstructures, which have been and will be used by countless children in the community.
It’s win-win-win and it’s only going to set you back $25.
Cheques or cash can be dropped off or mailed to:
TD Canada Trust, 1785 Kilborn Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 6N1
(attention: NO REZONE account 0577-5210242)
In the alternative, envelopes can be dropped off 24 hours/day to:
McGuinty Law Offices, 1801 Kilborn Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 6N1
(attention: No Rezone Playfair)
While we will continue to accept funds indefinitely, we ask that you try and make your contribution by Monday, June 2, 2008. We would like to hire the lawyer and get some preliminary opinions before the June public consultation meetings that Counsellor Hume is organizing (still no word on date or location!).
If we all give $25 AND canvass our neighbours and friends, we will certainly raise the required funds in no time at all. If you cannot afford $25, please give what you can. If you feel able to offer more, we welcome all contributions. Though we cannot offer charitable tax receipts, rest assured that all the money will be put to good use to better our neighbourhood.
Thanks in advance for your help and support.
Rosemary Thompson said,
June 10, 2008 @ 11:07 am
I will happily send you $25.00. The traffic that this development will create is going to be unbelievable. As a resident of Featherston Drive I am very concerned about the environmental impact of this condo development. I would be happy to help you out.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Thompson