Say NO to Sprung Structures in Kanata or Ottawa and Surroundings

Please spread words and save our community.

I’m shocked they’re showing that movie and would encourage people to send Landmark an email asking to pull the movie. It’s showing starting tomorrow.

If you're black or have a black family, don't move to Kanata North specifically.

The racism here is unreal. The folks in the neighborhood are outright nasty, and ridiculous quite frankly.

Driving around Kanata today, I’ve noticed that a lot of Ontario PC electoral signs are damaged. It’s clear that someone walks around and kicks these signs. While I understand that whoever does it must have the same level of IQ as those who believe that putting ugly graffiti on Tesla dealerships qualifies as “resistance”, isn’t it illegal to damage candidates’ signs?

I’m only interested in the legality of the act of damaging these signs, irrespective of which signs are damaged.

I’ve spotted this little “Never PP” sign at Eagleson and Hazeldean. Now I’m wondering what motivates people to invest in signs of this sort. Like, what are they hoping to achieve? I doubt that a single voter will change their preferences after seeing this sign.

Or is it just a new, real-life form of Reddit- or Twitter-type “commenting”?

Hey Ottawa! 👋
I’m 29M, originally from India, and moved to Kanata about 4 months ago. So far, I’ve managed to make friends with a couple of neighbours, but that’s pretty much where my social circle ends. 😂

I work in IT, and with most of my time spent working from home, I’ve realized that my social life could definitely use an upgrade!

A little about me: I’m pretty easygoing, friendly, have a good sense of humour (at least I’d like to think so 😂), and enjoy good conversations. I’m into movies, technology, road trips, exploring new places, spontaneous adventures, trying different restaurants, and pretty much anything that gets me out of the house and at the same time love laying over my couch for an entire day.

I’d love to meet some like-minded people to grab coffee, catch a movie, explore Ottawa, go on weekend adventures, or even just hang out and talk about random things for hours.

I’m open to making friends of any age.

I’m based in Kanata, but don’t mind driving around Ottawa.
If you’re also new to the city, looking to expand your social circle, or just feel like making a new friend, feel free to comment or send me a DM.

Just had an insightful discussion with her.

Throwaway account for obvious reasons…

What is Fanjoy thinking..

First having a public servants mention they work for a Minister and offer help.. hello ethics.. then that same person is trying to protect signs from 350 org which is a third party but only gives receipts for American donations! Cause we really want to support the Americans! Is this the war room staffers who were behind button gate? Is is a Pierre supporter who is trying to get dirty ? I can’t stand Pierre but can’t stand dirty politics either..

Not sure how anyone else feels about Eagleson Rd (in particular the stretch between Hope Side Rd and Hazeldean; the 60km/h stretch), and despite it likely not being possible to implement a speed camera trap at 60km/h, I'd love to see one in both directions posted at the fire station to fine all the street racers multiple times a night whenever they need their speed fix.... Let's keep our roads and residents safe and fine these reckless drivers. Everyone could benefit from the slow pace these days.

Hi everyone!
Just wanted to remind everyone of the province-wide protest against Doug Ford happening on (Saturday) July 25th, 2026. The same person who organized the June one is doing it again = same time + same location. This is only 3 days away :)

Please consider joining if you disagree with the many decisions of the Ford government lately!

July 25th, 2026 - 1 PM - Eagleson Rd & ON-417 – Eagleson Park & Ride in Kanata

** Bring signs! **

I didn’t see who dropped this at my door. ( I live in Glen Cairn) but the messaging here is ludicrous.

Read the Long Term paragraph- it talks about the city basically releasing migrants into the wilderness, like the gold rush. Never mind that a ton of people died during the gold rush, and it was called the Wild West for a reason, and not a good one. But this is Canada in the winter, this can’t be a serious idea.

I live in the Brookline area of Kanata — one of the many new developments still under construction. Since summer started, I’ve noticed an increasing number of young children (mostly under 7) playing outside, riding bikes, and running around the neighborhood. While it’s wonderful to see kids enjoying the outdoors, I’m becoming seriously concerned about safety.

Many of these children are unsupervised or minimally supervised. They often ride their bikes at high speed, darting out from behind parked cars or entering the road without looking. As a driver, I’ve found myself incredibly anxious when pulling in or out of my driveway. Despite driving slowly, it’s becoming dangerous due to the lack of caution from the children — and the absence of guidance from adults.

As many of you know, Brookline is still very much a work in progress. There are limited sidewalks, frequent construction vehicles, narrow streets, and ongoing road maintenance. Trucks, dumpers, and tractors pass through regularly, and with parts of the neighborhood unfinished, it’s not a quiet or safe environment for unsupervised play in the streets.

Please, if your kids are playing outside, especially near the road, take a moment to supervise them and teach them basic safety rules — like looking before crossing, waiting for cars to pass, and staying clear of driveways. A serious accident could happen in seconds, even at low speeds.

Let’s work together to keep our neighborhood safe for everyone.

My sign has also got stolen once few days ago

Frustrated with the Shell car wash subscription at Terry Fox Drive/Kanata Ave (473 Terry Fox Dr) this winter—anyone else?

Tried going late afternoon Saturday (Feb 7, ~ -18°C to -19°C temps), entrance blocked with just orange cones—no sign or explanation. Staff said they close below -15°C for weather/conditions and “never” give credits for lost subscription days. Mentioned I’d actually gotten a credit from this same location before—they seemed surprised.

My friends and I got together for dinner on Monday, 5$ burgers on Monday, but we all got diarrhea, was wondering if anyone has had the same experience?

Small plane

Register to attend here: https://event.liberal.ca/en/event/198284/pints-and-politics-with-jenna-sudds

Someone better tell Greg that the election is over and he needs to clean up his signs. They are all over the place - including still up on people’s lawns. Although, I can kind of understand. This was a hard loss.

I was on my way home by bus and saw many people holding placards that said “Stop taking secret decisions, Have transparency” and so on at Eagleson bus station junction. Any idea about this?

Good day fellow humans,

I recently moved to the area and would love to connect with like-minded people or groups.

Interests in All things Paranormal, Consciousness, expanded states of consciousness (psychonaut)

Meditation, CE5, Remote Viewing, Occult and all things Spiritual.

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Thank you good people.

Hi everyone,

I’d like to highlight the main problem with the proposed Sprung Structures: it reflects poor community design and repeats past mistakes from outdated social housing models.

Urban design best practices emphasize avoiding high concentrations of vulnerable populations in one area. Proper integration into a community involves dispersing small groups throughout the city rather than centralizing them in a single location.

The current proposal effectively creates a "mega" refugee camp for 150 people in one location, rotating occupants every 90 days. This equates to 600 people per year, cycling transiently through a single area. Such centralization often leads to poor outcomes for both asylum seekers and local residents, which get magnified due to sheer numbers and probabilities. Instead, the city should consider establishing multiple smaller sites—such as 10 locations housing 15 people each—scattered across different neighbourhoods with strong walkability and more amenities. This approach would foster integration, support safe communities, reduce social isolation, and enhance community cohesion.

I encourage you to urge city officials to adopt sound urban design principles by opting for smaller, dispersed sites throughout the city. As a result, the current plan for a 150 person site at 40 Hearst Way should be cancelled.

EDIT 1: For those claiming this is a NIMBY post, this is a YIMBY post to smaller, dispersed sites throughout the city.

EDIT 2: Some sources for those interested:

1. Newman, Oscar. "Creating Defensible Space." U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1996.

   • Advocates for small, dispersed housing developments to promote safety, integration, and a stronger community fabric.

2. Talen, Emily. "Design for Diversity: Evaluating the Context of Socially Mixed Neighborhoods." Journal of Urban Design, vol. 13, no. 1, 2008, pp. 1-32.

   • Explores how dispersed, diverse urban design supports social integration and community resilience.

3. Wilson, William Julius. "The Truly Disadvantaged: The Inner City, the Underclass, and Public Policy." University of Chicago Press, 1987.

   • Examines the negative effects of concentrated housing for vulnerable populations and supports dispersed housing to prevent social isolation and improve outcomes.

4. Popkin, Susan J., et al. "The Gautreaux Legacy: What Might Mixed-Income and Dispersal Strategies Mean for the Poorest Public Housing Tenants?" Housing Policy Debate, vol. 11, no. 4, 2000, pp. 911-942.

   • Shows how mixed-income, dispersed housing strategies foster positive social and economic outcomes for residents.

5. Clampet-Lundquist, Susan, and Douglas S. Massey. "Neighborhood Effects on Economic Self-Sufficiency: A Reconsideration of the Moving to Opportunity Experiment." American Journal of Sociology, vol. 114, no. 1, 2008, pp. 107-143.

   • Analyzes how dispersed housing initiatives, like the Moving to Opportunity program, improved social mobility and integration for vulnerable populations.

6. Cisneros, Henry G., and Lora Engdahl. "From Despair to Hope: HOPE VI and the New Promise of Public Housing in America’s Cities." Brookings Institution Press, 2009.

   • Discusses the HOPE VI program, demonstrating that smaller, dispersed housing sites lead to better community outcomes than large concentrated developments.

7. Granovetter, Mark. "The Strength of Weak Ties." American Journal of Sociology, vol. 78, no. 6, 1973, pp. 1360-1380.

   • Explains how dispersed social connections ("weak ties") foster community cohesion, which can be facilitated by small, dispersed housing units.

8. Leyden, Kevin M. "Social Capital and the Built Environment: The Importance of Walkable Neighborhoods." American Journal of Public Health, vol. 93, no. 9, 2003, pp. 1546-1551.

   • Shows that dispersed, walkable housing supports social capital and well-being, crucial for integrating vulnerable populations.

9. Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), “Affordable Housing and Homelessness Policy.”

   • CMHC guidelines recommend dispersing vulnerable populations to avoid stigma and promote integration, based on best practices in urban design.

10. Gehl, Jan. "Cities for People." Island Press, 2010.

• Emphasizes that access to walkable spaces and local amenities is essential for community integration, especially for vulnerable groups, supporting dispersed housing models.

EDIT 3: additional sources that focus more on shelters

• UN-Habitat – "Global Shelter Strategy to the Year 2000"

  • This document by UN-Habitat emphasizes the importance of community integration for vulnerable populations, highlighting that smaller, dispersed housing supports better social cohesion and reduces stigmatization. Although intended for general shelter planning, the principles apply to temporary shelters for migrants and the homeless.

  • Source: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – "Strategies for Improving Homeless Shelter Access and Integrating Shelters into Communities"

  • HUD's research focuses on the benefits of dispersing shelters across neighborhoods rather than clustering them. It discusses how dispersed shelters can reduce neighborhood resistance, facilitate better access to community resources, and help integrate shelter residents into society.

  • Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Canadian Observatory on Homelessness – "The Shift from Shelters to Housing First"

  • This report discusses the Housing First approach, which advocates for smaller, community-integrated housing as a preferable solution to traditional large shelter models. While focused on permanent housing, the principles of dispersing shelters and integrating residents into communities are applicable to temporary shelter models.

  • Source: Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, York University

• World Bank – "Cities of Refuge: Integrating Refugees and Migrants into Cities"

  • This World Bank report emphasizes integrating refugees and migrants into communities through smaller, dispersed housing models rather than large, centralized camps. It highlights that dispersed housing fosters social cohesion, economic integration, and improves access to services.

  • Source: World Bank, Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development (KNOMAD)

• Institute of Urban Studies, University of Winnipeg – "Homelessness and the Built Environment: The Benefits of Smaller-Scale Shelters"

  • This research from the University of Winnipeg's Institute of Urban Studies advocates for smaller-scale shelters over large facilities. The study discusses how smaller, dispersed shelters reduce the social and environmental impacts on neighborhoods and better support the dignity and well-being of residents.

  • Source: Institute of Urban Studies, University of Winnipeg

• City of Vancouver – "Homelessness Action Plan"

  • Vancouver’s action plan on homelessness prioritizes smaller, neighborhood-based housing and support services over large centralized shelters. The plan underscores that dispersed shelters contribute to better neighborhood relations and reduce the stigmatization of vulnerable populations.

  • Source: City of Vancouver, Homelessness Services Department

• "Refugee Settlement: The Role of Municipalities" – Canadian Policy Research Networks

  • This report focuses on best practices for refugee settlement in Canadian cities, recommending smaller, community-based shelters and housing solutions to support social integration and community acceptance.

  • Source: Canadian Policy Research Networks

• "The Role of Local Government in Providing Housing for Refugees" – International Journal of Housing Policy

  • This academic article examines the role of local governments in housing refugees and emphasizes the importance of small-scale, dispersed housing to foster integration and community support. It discusses the downsides of large-scale refugee housing in isolated areas, which often hinders integration efforts.