Tag: Orchard Park

Analysis of park space for Orchard Park/Sherwood Forest neighborhood

As a follow-up to a meeting between the Orchard Park Sherwood Forest Ratepayers Executive, Councillor Nancy Branscombe, and Ross Fair, Executive Director, Community Services Department for the City of London, regarding the potential loss of the green space adjacent to Sherwood Forest Public School, the Ratepayers received an analysis of park space for the entire neighborhood. Highlights are:

Taken as a whole, the Orchard Park-Sherwood Forest community (bounded by Gainsborough, Wonderland, Sarnia Roads and the Medway Valley/Ramsey Road/Brescia Lane) meets the established standards for parkland….

There is an argument to be made for the addition of active park infrastructure (e.g. pathways, play structure) in this community. Currently, no investments dollars are on the horizon for at least the next 5 years. Although current city properties are not ideal locations, such investments are possible, provided consent of local neighbours. Acquisition of new lands, is not necessarily required for these purposes.

The full analysis is available here.

News Update – ARC

ARC timeline

  • April 12 ARC Report presented to Board at its regular meeting by ARC Chair (Trustee Bennett)
  • April 26 Administrative Response to ARC Report presented to Board at its regular meeting (start time is 7 pm)
  • May 24 Public input to Board at its regular meeting (start time is 7 pm)
  • June 28 Decision by Board at its regular meeting (no public input permitted)

To speak at the meeting of May 24th, you must submit a form to the Board offices. The required form can be found at http://www.tvdsb.ca/files/78949/presenters_package_feb2011.pdf

If past history is any guide, you must submit the form and your presentation materials 8 business days before the meeting.

If you can attend any of these meetings, it will be important as the Trustees note if there is community interest by counting heads in the gallery. However, if you cannot make the meeting, you can watch it via live streaming video at http://www.tvdsb.ca/welcome.cfm?subpage=113155

Meetings are archived and can be watched later at http://www.tvdsb.ca/videos.cfm?channelID=11&categoryID=16

March Newsletter

The March newsletter is now available. Click here for the newsletter. Highlights include:

Update on the future of schools in Orchard Park / Sherwood Forest.
It is apparent that the administration will NOT support retaining the property and building if a school is closed. It is important to let our trustees know your thoughts on protecting the school sites. They can be reached at:

Peter Jaffe
519-452-2000 ext. 22406
Fax: 519-452-2269
e-mail p.jaffe@tvdsb.on.ca

Peggy Sattler
519-452-2000 ext. 22410
Fax: 519-452-2978
e-mail p.sattler@tvdsb.on.ca

ARC timeline

  • by April 01 the Final ARC Report to Director will be Posted (within 15 days of March 9th )
  • April 12 ARC Report presented to Board at its regular meeting by ARC Chair (Trustee Bennett)
  • April 26 Administrative Response to ARC Report presented to Board at its regular meeting
  • June 14 Public input to Board at its regular meeting
  • June 28 Decision by Board at its regular meeting (no public input permitted)

You are encouraged to attend the June 14th Board meeting and to have your say. Your ratepayers executive will also try to meet with Trustee Bennett and our trustees to gain their support for the ARC recommendation when it comes to a vote on June 28th.

The draft report can be found at http://www.tvdsb.ca/files/filesystem/SHERWOOD_DraftReport_2011January27.pdf
The final report will be substantively the same.

UWO planning a new residence on the Althouse College parking lot
Western is planning on building a new 1000-bed residence where the parking lot between Althouse College and Sarnia Road is currently located. The University is prepared to hold a meeting to introduce the community to the proposal. This will take place around April 10th.

Update from March 5 Neighborhood Social
Thanks to everyone who came out, and a special thanks to those of you who paid your dues that day.

Update on Medway Valley bridge
The bridge over the Medway project has been put off until 2013 at the earliest. Instead, the city will update the Master Plan for the Valley starting this year and concluding the studies in 2012. There will be community involvement so stay tuned for more information.

Community Tree Planting – May 7
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is planning a community tree planting day for May 7th. Additional information will be forthcoming.

Update on Sarnia Road widening
The proposed widening of Sarnia Road from Wonderland to Sleightholme has been moved from 2012 to 2019 in the city’s budget. Projects such as these are not approved until they are included in the current year’s budget debate, so 2019 is only a tentative date that can be moved forward or backwards. More information will be known when the city tables its 2012 budget for public review this fall.

Reminder: Ratepayers Neighbourhood Social

Orchard Park–Sherwood Forest Ratepayers
invite you to a
Neighbourhood Social

Saturday, March 5, 2011
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Church of the Transfiguration
33 Bromleigh Avenue

Have a cup of coffee and enjoy some goodies while visiting with neighbours and talking about some issues that are affecting our neighbourhood including:

* Update on proposed Medway Valley Bridge Project
* Update on the future of Sherwood Forest School & Orchard Park School
* Possible vacancy in the Ward Councillor position
* Sarnia Road widening update
* Display by the “Strengthening Neighbourhoods” Group

Orchard Park–Sherwood Forest Ratepayers Neighbourhood Social

Orchard Park–Sherwood Forest Ratepayers
Invite you to a
Neighbourhood Social

Saturday, March 5, 2011
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Church of the Transfiguration
33 Bromleigh Avenue

Have a cup of coffee and enjoy some goodies while visiting with neighbours and talking about some issues that are affecting our neighbourhood such as….

  • Update on proposed Medway Valley Bridge Project
  • Update on the future of Sherwood Forest School & Orchard Park School
  • Possible vacancy in the Ward Councillor position
  • Sarnia Road widening update
  • Display by the “Strengthening Neighbourhoods” Group

Download a flyer for this event here.