Stop the Salvation Army Shelter from moving to Vanier
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#601
I just had a baby,Vanier has been pretty good the last couple of years minus the occasional prostitute.
Moving the salvation army here will make me feel unsafe to walk with my baby in my own neighborhood.
Please clean vanier and not make it worse..
(Vanier, 2017-07-10)
#602
Because I'm against 100%. There is others places they can build the shelter with more space, I find close to Montreal Rd very dangerous. And for many more reasons I'm against.(Vanier, 2017-07-10)
#606
Ive lived in vanier my whole life and finaly in the past 10yrs things finally seem to become safer. Less crime, less prostitution.Vanier already has theyre fair share of problems lets not add to the issue.
(Vanier, 2017-07-10)
#607
I think it's a horrible idea to move it to a residential neighbourhood where crime used to be at an all time high.It would just ruin all the efforts that the residents have tried to better the city of Vanier. There is already multiple cash/loan stores on almost every corner not to mention head shops already selling illegal Marijuana.
If they were to actually move it to that area multiple businesses would be affected. The pizza store, car dealership, bar exc would be vandalized. Not to mention it's still far to close to the Lcbo and beer store which has definitely been an on going problem in the location that it's currently in hence why there is so much security at these establishments.
If the city plans to move forward with this so called idea it's only going to set back the city of Vanier 15-20 years not to mention the crime rate will climb substantially and let's not forget the multiple prostitutes that will be on every corner. The children who reside in the city of Vanier deserve to at least have a chance at a future without having to worry about walking to and from school though that part of Montreal rd without being attacked or even worse rapped or molested by these individuals who are so called trying to be rehabilitated.
The city of Ottawa really needs to consider the poor people in Vanier who have already suffered enough.
(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#608
I've lived in vanier almost my whole entire life. I've seen it at its worst. It has gotten a lot better. With the addition of the Salvation Army, it's just going to go all down the drain! Crime rates will go up, more drugs, prostitiution, etc... How is this a good thing for a upcoming community where property values have been going up? If this goes through there goes our property value. But of course you would keep our property taxes high. I just recently had a newborn. My wife will not feel safe walking with her anywhere in our neighbourhood with this built near us. It's a shame that people won't be able to feel safe because of this. Please for the love of god put it somewhere else! It's a lose lose for our community.(Vanier, 2017-07-10)
#609
I live in Vanier with my family and we worl hard to provide a safe environment. I understood that Vanier had its issues before but it is getting better and adding more problems to one place shows no concern for the well being of the Vanier community. There are already alot of social programs and outreach centers etc in Vanier. Please let us teu to continue to build a better Vanier and stop this from happening.(Vanier, 2017-07-10)
#610
We worked to hard to clean the streets of vanier, this will bring all of that trouble of drugs and sex back to are streets.(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#611
There are already enough emergency services in the area, in addition to the number of predatory businesses on Montréal Road. The mix is a bad one.(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#616
I feel this will lower property values and set the community back.(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#617
Having been a resident of Vanier since 2002, I've seen many positive changes in the area in an effort to make it The Heart of the City. Bringing a homeless shelter to Vanier will quickly bring about negative impacts that the community has worked so hard to improve over the last decade.(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#618
I have seen the Byward Market location: there are needles, alcohol cans and bottles and the smell of urine all over the area. The shelter's courtyard is always empty, but the patrons are pan handling on every street corner. No wonder the Byward residents want the shelter moved. Vanier has improved a lot in the past years; having the shelter in our backyard will depreciate the neighborhood's value. Walking on Montreal road will become very unpleasant and I fear for the residents' safety, especially the elderly who make up the majority of the nearby buildings' population. We've done our part for the community. Build the shelter elsewhere.(Vanier, 2017-07-10)
#620
This area has been cleaned up a lot of the years; this is taking a step back.(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#623
I have lived in Vanier for 57 years and finally when the area is getting better,the city wants to go in reverse.(Vanier, 2017-07-10)
#624
There is already enough problems in Vanierand this will just make it a more problematic area. The city should clean up Vanier instead of making it the hub. I feel bad for residents living in Vanier. This is not FAIR.
(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#625
I'm signing because I truly believe that Vanier has gotten enough bad apples and a ugly reputation... I've lived in Vanier my whole life, 35 years to be exact... it is my home. My parents gave me a beautiful life in Vanier. Over the years it has been getting better and better and then worst and worst... it seems that every time the city takes a step forward it also takes two steps back ( literally ) with all the stores closing on Montreal road and all the marijuana shops opening up it really does seem like Vanier has nothing else to offer the youth! The majority of things around aren't very motivating for them. If they want a better life for their futures they will move and we will lose them to other better known upcoming areas like westboro, Hintonburg or further like Orleans where it is obvious that families well being and safety comes first.I know a lot of work has been done to help clean up the city it would really be a shame to see it all go to waste.
It saddens me that it has come to this but I will not give up on hope for this beautiful city that I call home!
Thank you/ Merci
From a proud Vanier native
Valerie Paquette
(Vanier, 2017-07-10)
#627
If he so insist perhaps he should move it across the street from Gulick house see how he would like it. Not to mention my property value will go down who the hell want to see that everyday and not to mention those with children. For god sakes there is a children playground across the street.(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#632
I don't think moving the Salvation Army shelter to Vanier a good idea. Vanier has come a long way and still needs to be improved putting the shelter in Vanier will not help Vanier become a better place but yes bring it down.I also have a child who walks to school in Vanier I would rather not have him exposed to the many problems the Salvation Army shelter will bring
(Vanier, 2017-07-10)
#634
Something like this shouldn't be featured on the main drag of Vanier. This area already has a negative reputation for drugs and crime, and placing a building like this right on Montreal road will not help businesses in the area(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#636
I am signing against the Salvation Army moving on Montreal Road. This is a bad decision by the City of Ottawa. Montreal Road has had its share of criminal activities. I am sure we could find a better location for the Salvation Army. The merchants and residents are trying to clean the image of Vanier.(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#638
Against the project 100%. I've been born and raised in Vanier, it's gotten better please don't make it worse again. I want to be comfortable walking on Montreal road not afraid.(Ottawa, 2017-07-10)
#640
I'm signing because lots of children are growing up in vanier and its an area that needs to be cleaned up. Adding more issues to the problem only puts things in one pot but doesn't get resolved. One day the pot will boil over because it can only contain so much. Think of children who need a difference! We don't want children carrying out generational crime, poverty, addictions, prostitutions and so on!!(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#642
I was born and raised in Vanier and I find it unfortunate that Vanier is always hit with the things others don't want. If it's not good for the present location, why would it be good and positive for Vanier???(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#644
Vanier is already at its capacity for these types of facilities. The stretch of Montreal Rd where the proposed facility will be housed has 5 pot shops, an LCBO, Beer store and a strip club all of which are not good for those suffering from addictions, mental illness and homelessness. The crime rate in Ottawa is down BUT the crime rate in Vanier is up. These types of facilities attract those who commit crime. Vanier doesn't need more crime!(Stittsville, 2017-07-11)
#645
We live and our son attend's school in Vanier. We are working hard to clean up the community from drugs, syringes and prostitution, we are bringing up the value of our community, allowing the Salvation army shelter to relocate in our community will bring us back to zero.(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#647
I have no confidence that the city would really provide Vanier with the resources to make this situation work. It feels like a dump job. The salvation army has a no alcohol policy - where would people turned away for being drunk go? Into our parks?(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#649
I teach music lessons in Vanier. Many of my students are children. Their parents will not want them to take lessons so near a large facility that may house sex predators as well as other criminals. Vanier already offers social services. Move this shelter elsewhere.(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#651
i find that through out the years lots has been done to better vanier. having the salvation army shelter here will be a major set back. a setback that we may not recover from.there are families with young children trying to better their lives and this will not help our children thrive but yes bring them down.
(vanier, 2017-07-11)
#653
I live here and we already have enough drugs and poverty in the area.(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#655
Vanier deserves a chance of developing a brighter future! Stop the systemic discrimination and prejudice towards Vanier! Stop the behind-the-door deals in the City Hall!(Vanier, 2017-07-11)
#657
Growing up in Vanier in the early 90's was scary and tough as we always had to be careful with the gangs, break ins, theft etc. We always knew where the crack houses were so we never went near them or where the prostitution was. I have seen Vanier in the past decade really clean up and I can honestly say I feel safe to walk the streets and not feel like I will get ganged up on. Vanier is very close to the shelter as it is. I believe if the shelter gets moved to Montreal road it will revert to the way it was in the 90's or worse. Vanier is a location where there are young hard working families who want to live a nice quiet and safe life. The shelter will bring many people with mental illness, drugs, gangs which will lead to more problems for the community. Please keep the shelter out of Vanier and let the community continue to thrive and not revert back to the dark times. There is so much potential that bringing the shelter would just erase all the progress and hard work that the community has put into it to clean it up. I am proud to be from Vanier and love how far it has come.(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#662
I am concerned that introducing a shelter in this neighbourhood will reverse some of the improvements we have seen over the last few years. The area is still struggling with issues such as drugs and prostitution. Introducing a shelter into the area will dissuade business owners from revitalizing Montreal Road and may result in increased crime rates.(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#664
I live very close the proposed site. I am a homeowner. I see prostitutes and drug dealers on our street. I have a 18 year old daughter. This is extremely worrisome to us. There are enough problems already in this community.(Vanier, 2017-07-11)
#665
I'm a medical doctor living in Vanier since 1989. This move would only set back the positive progress Vanier has been showing since the last 15-20 years. I have been working in the market since 1984 where the shelter is presently located and I see what it does. I feel very let down by the decision of the mayor of Ottawa. I really hope that this move will not happen.(Vanier, 2017-07-11)
#668
We have enough challenges (prostitutes, drugs, crimes, slumbs etc.) we don't need this extra burden on community we are all working hard to improve and change the poor image(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#670
The SA is incapable of running an organized productive shelter of any kind. This will destroy Vaneir.(ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#672
Councillor Fleury should represent the people of Vanier and oppose the Salvation Army move to Montreal Road. This shelter will set Vanier back in its plan to revitalize its main street. We've all seen the current state of the shelter at its present location on George street. Let the shelter stay where it is or find another location.(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#673
Je suis nee a Vanier et je vis encore ici.La ville de Vanier a fait beaucoup de changements afin de redevenir saine et elle fait sa part pour aider ceux dans le besoin avec ses services sociaux.On a fait notre part .Pourqoi pas utiliser d'autres secteurs dOttawa pour y installer ce nouveau developement?(Vanier, 2017-07-11)
#677
We've been working hard to clean up the area. It's slowly getting better, but it's still far from its full potential. Putting the Salvation Army there, will mean that all our hard work means nothing. We need a clean, safe, and affordable area to rase our youth, so they can grow up to be respectable people.(Ottawa, 2017-07-11)
#687
I don't think is a good idea since Vanier has improved and we are more safe on the streets .So please don't bring the Army shelter to Vanier .
(Vanier, 2017-07-11)
#688
I was born and raised in Vanier. I am now a proud homeowner and mother of twin boys. I want my family to have a vibrant, eclectic, inviting and diverse community to grow up in. I also want to be part of the decision process that involves MY community. I firmly believe that a smaller scale housing/treatment model would be beneficial for all parties involved. Vanier is doing its part - it's time for other communities to step up. #VanierUnited(Vanier, 2017-07-12)
#690
I'm singing because this shelter will seriously effect the area I live in. We are already doing our part to help our community .(Ottawa, 2017-07-12)
#692
My children are using everyday the sidewalks of Vanier.(Vanier, 2017-07-12)
#693
I am signing this because Vanier is a residential area full of children and the salvation army's choice for the new shelter isn't what our community needs. Why would we want this minutes from schools and parks? The salvation army's current shelter doesn't follow their policies and procedures manual (I worked front line for three years). What happens to those intoxicated invidious that are denied entry to the shelter? They'll be left to wonder our community.(Ottawa, 2017-07-12)
#694
For all the same reasons listed. I think it was an opportunity to buy something cheap and so they are choosing to put it there. I remember when my daughter was small i couldn't bring her to the park (condoms, needles)...how is this going to help. Just because they are offering a program doesn't mean everyone will use it for success. It's only going to bring in more crowds of the wrong people.(Ottawa on, 2017-07-12)
#696
Vanier has struggled to clean itself up over the last 10+ years, and has made great strides. The current salvation army location downtown is a hot spot for crime, and relocating it to Montreal Road will definitely eliminate the progress that Vanier has made thus far.Additionally Vanier already has enough outreach services, such as recovery Ottawa located just down the street from this proposed site. It's unfair to burden Vanier with all these services, and they should be distributed evenly throughout the entire city.
People as opposed to this for very good reason, and voices of the community should not be ignored.
(Vanier, 2017-07-12)
#699
I do not want this move to happen in our Vanier area.(Ottawa, 2017-07-12)
#705
5 years ago i bought a home in vanier, i have since had 2 children who will/would go to school here. The neighbourhood already suffers from crime, prostitution, lack of attention to street level problems by the ottawa police and the city of ottawa including the local councillor. The councillors, the mayor and the police are not doing enough to improve the safety of the neighbourhood as it is today, let alone with the new pressures the salvation army will bring. We will be forced to sell our home, i can not agree to raise my children in an environment so ripe for disaster. There are addicts in the streets all night, needles in the parks and on the streets, prostituion at night in any available outdoor space. Abandoned buildings on the main road, payday loans every where preying on people, head shops, illegal dispensaries, street level crime, addiction and prostitution, major mental health issues, all being overlooked on a daily basis. No foot patrol, no real community policing. With the level of attention and care the neighbourhood gets now, In my opinion, this will be it for Vanier, the residents, home owners and businesses will not recover. this will never be contained to a courtyard, no matter how inviting it may look in the conceptual drawings. The reality 5 - 10 years after it is built will look a whole lot different than that drawing. 100%(Ottawa, 2017-07-12)
#707
na t in vanier(ottawa, 2017-07-12)
#708
I am in total agreement with the opinions that have been expressed.(Ottawa, 2017-07-12)
#718
The Salvation Army does a lot of wonderful work, including running homeless shelters. However, the Vanier area already has many problems that still need to be addressed. Building a homeless shelter in an area that already is known for its high crime rate is creating more problems for the community. At this rate, Vanier will soon be know as a ghetto. There are plenty of other more suitable locations in this City to build this shelter. Also, many of these homeless people are not criminals, but are just in a desperate situation in their lives. They should be located in a healthier environment, not an area where desperation can lead to a negative outcome because of their surroundings.(Ottawa, 2017-07-13)
#719
As a mother of 2 we avoid the current location of this facility like the plague as all it attracts are drugs and violence. With the proposed address in Vanier there would be no choice in the matter of steering clear as I live 1 block away, i work 2 blocks down the street and my kids school is around the corner. Why would anyone want to expose their families to what would ultimately be the same situation as currently lived in the byward market? Why is it that the quality of life of a community that has been trying to rise above its current reputation want to bring in this facility in their parts? This change would take us back by years in our attempt to rise Vanier above its current status.We already hold the record for the most payday loans establishments as well as marijuana shops not to mention the high concentration of prostitution come nightfall. I believe that the quality of life within a community depends on its residents and neighbors. Allowing this to happen to Vanier would essentially be letting a neighbor ruin our our peave and tranquility. Vanier as a whole has never turned away people in need as many programs and establishments are put in place in this community to assist the less fortunate in their everyday struggles. However why must we bare the blunt of the load of this entire city. Why not share the burden with some of our neighboring communities? In retrospect we already know the answer to that question... Kanata is known for its upscale living and is reputable for being the most desired place to live in the city. Rockliffe Park is considered a small community and is the most wealthy of neighborhoods in Ottawa housing high ranking government officials in addition to international diplomats and business tycoons. There are three schools operating there, two of which are private secondary schools. The Sandy Hill neighborhood, to the East of Parliament Hill, has a good mix of residential and commercial property. The area is one of the oldest in the city and has a ton of older residences, the University of Ottawa, and some of the world’s National Embassies. On the opposite side of the downtown core of Sandy Hill is Nepean, a large community of 125,000 and counting. Largely populated by corporate and government employees and their families, housing many schools from public to religious school boards both french and english making this area extremely family orientated. Then there's Vanier. A very highly populated community across from Sandy Hill that is attractive because of its affordable housing. The demographic used to slant towards a Francophone majority, but it has declined in recent years and Vanier is now mostly home to young families, middle class couples, and lower income families who can take advantage of several subsidized housing options. We are the obvious choice since who in their right mind would pay in the upwards of 400,000 thousand dollars for their home to look out their window and experience someone shooting up or have to look at this cities homeless everyday day. These neighborhoods and many more similar to these that were not mentionned are considered the filet mignon of Ottawa, rich in taste and high in price as we as a community are regarded as the ground beef, the cheap alternative. Its time to stand up and take back Vanier and say NO too these negative developments.(ottawa, 2017-07-14)
#720
It's the only place I can afford to live :((Ottawa, 2017-07-14)
#722
I support a much smaller development for homeless people struggling with addiction. The Salvation Army's proposal is too large. Decentralize the facility in a number of facilities throughout the city.(Ottawa, 2017-07-14)
#724
We are against the Salvation Army plan to move to 333 Montreal Road,Our community already have all the neccesary services to help the need. Also the place is not suited for their project.: Montreal Rd has an ectic traffic. The place is close to the Playmate. The Salvation has not been able to properly serve their clientele on George Street ( has per comments on the web) and they don<t show proper expertise in tha field. They excel in operating a Church, a senior Manor and their Bethany Hope Centre
Adresse : 820 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON They should use their 50 M$ where they have success.
(OTTAWA, 2017-07-14)
#726
I have invested in this community because of a promise of being up and coming, not because of what SA is pushing on us.(Vanier, 2017-07-14)
#729
Le manque de consultation préalable à cette décision est totalement inacceptable et démontre un manque de respect envers la population locale et ses préoccupations.(Ottawa, 2017-07-14)
#730
I do not believe 333 Montreal Rd is the ideal location for the Salvation Army to relocate. We have been working so hard for many years now to clean up Vanier and although we still have a ways to go, I believe this relocation would deter all the hard efforts we've put in thus far....we'd be back to zero, Ottawa's ghetto! As a home owner, I say NO thank you! I would suggest a city-wide consultation for other sites within this city to house such a big, complex project. Their current issues need to be resolved, proper framework in place for this monumental endeavour; if it is going work both effectively and efficiently for years to come. As a tax payer, if you're going to spend money, do it RIGHT and consult all those involved/affected!(Vanier, 2017-07-15)
#735
Vanier has already too many locations where underprivileged people are taken care of. The Salvation Army move has been planned secretly for a year by City Hall. Vanier residents deserve better.(Ottawa, 2017-07-16)
#736
Vanier is beginning a long awaited positive transition and this project seriously endangers that.(Ottawa, 2017-07-16)
#737
This move of the Salvation Army shelter will eliminate all of the improvements made to the Vanier area over the past decade and quality of life of the people living and working in the area will suffer.(Vanier Ontario, 2017-07-16)
#738
I am signing this petition because I have lived in Vanier for the past 14 years. Despite the negative press I have witnessed all the good Vanier has to offer. Community block parties, a beautiful mural on Montreal Rd., a community garden at Richelieu Vanier Centre all because of the pride the residents of Vanier have for their community despite the odds being stacked against them. The Salvation Army may relocate to Montreal Rd. but they are coming to our 'hood, to our house, and we will hold them, and the rest of Ottawa, accountable and to a higher standard than they deserve. Stand up for Vanier(Vanier, 2017-07-16)
#742
I would like to express my opposition for the Salvation Army shelter to move to 333 Montreal Road in Vanier because it simply the wrong location. It will attract more drug sellers to the area. Seems like they are trying to emulate another East side Vancouver(Vanier, 2017-07-17)
#743
Vanier is already doing it's share in terms of assisting the marginalized populations of Ottawa. This shelter will be located in a residential neighborhood where the burden of a 350 bed mega facility is not only inappropriate, but had not been approved in any city or Vanier plan.(Ottawa, 2017-07-17)
#744
I am concerned that Vanier will become a ghetto for people with serious challenges. I am against the Salvation Army project because it will negatively effect the quality of life for residents and businesses and put a halt to recent positive changes in the neighborhood.(Ottawa, 2017-07-17)
#745
I oppose to having this shelter located in Vanier seeing Vanier has done more than its fair share helping our community's helpless. Montreal Rd. is working to overcome an already bad reputation caused by Pay Day loan stores, Pawn Shops, Weed shops, and a strip joint. We don't need to be rocket scientist to figure out that adding this will only be taking one step back regardless is this is the preferred location.(Vanier / Ottawa, 2017-07-17)
#747
Vanier has never been given a fair chance. The powers that be have been hell bent on keeping Vanier down for decades. Vanier deserves the chance to finally rise above the reputation it has been labeled with for so many years.(Vanier, 2017-07-17)
#749
I believe that the Salvation Army will bring down the progress of the socioeconomic status of Vanier wich has more than it's fair share of social programs. Now flourishing buisnesses that the population of Vanier enjoy, will have a bunch of bums who are addicted to drugs at it's doorstep and will make people not want to approach the store, wich will tale away buisness from the store. Montreal road after years of negelect has made alot of progress and shouldn't be brought down.(Ottawa,ON, 2017-07-18)
#750
I whole heartedly support all constructive efforts & initiatives to protect the homeless & offer critically needed services to improve the quality of their lives, which they, like the rest of us, fully deserve. And I know, having lived in Vanier for over 30 years, that moving ahead with the Salvation Army's plan to create a mega center in this already underprivileged area will simply exacerbate their social problems & undermine all economic progress painstakingly achieved over the last years in that part of the city. It will definitely re-ghettoize a region that is barely beginning to bloom. The homeless as well as vulnerable families &individuals struggling to survive in the neighborhood will be exposed to greater harm as crime rates rise. Reputable businesses that have dedicated many years of hard work will see their burgeoning profits dwindle & will either go bankrupt or be chased away. Vanier already has a vastly superior number of services for poor & marginalized groups than anywhere else in the city. And, given the new research that underscores the stark ineffectiveness of such mega projects (compared to the smaller centers dispersed across the city’s inner core), one cannot but question the Salvation Army’s insistence on moving forward. Clearly, the population they intend to protect would be at greater risk, as would citizens of Vanier & the community at large. This project must be revised & relocated to ensure its success.(Ottawa, 2017-07-18)
#752
Vanier does not need more of the types of problems this type of facility typically brings to communities. Take a stroll down the stretch of Montreal Road associated with the proposed facility and you will see drug addicts, gang members, prostitutes and individuals suffering from mental illness on any given day. I am an early morning runner and I have personally found discarded condoms and crack pipes on the roadways and in park areas. Moving a facility such as the one proposed by the Salvation Army will further ghettoize Vanier. Vanier is already struggling. Please move this facility to another area. Vanier is already doing enough. It is time for another community to step up and do their share.(Ottawa, 2017-07-19)
#755
I am opposed to Salvation Army being moved to my neighbourhood. There are enough poor people, homelessness, drugs, crime. WE DO NOT NEED THESE PEOPLE HERE! They should be spread out to other parts of the city. VNier never gets a break and cannot rebuild, become gentrified as long as city officials keep bringing down with stupid proposals like this one.(Vanier, 2017-07-19)
#758
It's the wrong location for a facility of that size...it fill further accentuate existing problems in an area that's been improving in the past few years. A facility of that size should be located on lands that could accommodate a hospital...how about Lebreton flats or by the Ottawa general hospital campus? Patrick(Ottawa, 2017-07-19)
#759
Vanier is already struggling with various issues relating to the topics mentioned. I feel the added concentration of the salvation army cliental will only worsen these issues. As a home owner in the area, it scares me.(Ottawa, 2017-07-19)
#760
The proposed shelter is simply too large for any one community to absorb. Homelessness exists through the city, and the City needs to spread these services around.(Ottawa, 2017-07-19)
#761
Because putting the Shelter on Montreal Road is wrong, the entire community of Ottawa needs to share the burden(ottawa, 2017-07-19)
#763
I have lived in vanier before it turned rougher and now I think vanier has improved immensely over the last decade it should improve not degress(Ottawa, 2017-07-19)
#765
I am signing because Vanier has made leaps and bounds in progress towards being a better place to live and opening a homeless shelter in an already struggling area will drag it back, likely beyond repair.(Vanier, 2017-07-20)
#766
Vanier does not need this. It will be detrimental to the neighbourhood.(Ottawa, 2017-07-20)
#769
The proposed plan is way too large and will take over Mtl Rd. This plan will bring a higher numbee of homeless people in the area. Suggest the facility be built in a smaller scale and that the existing Building on George St be renovated snd upgraded. Homelessness is a city-wide issue, not only located in Vanier. Thank you for reconsidering.(Ottawa, 2017-07-21)
#770
Vanier is one square mile and we already have our fair share of social services. as well there are several senior residents in the area and this all male housing unit im sure will frighten them. Also I working downtown and after speaking to a few homeless people that I support they have informed me that once this shelter is full they plan on sleeping in the Notre Dame Grotto. SO VERY SAD TO LOSE THIS!(Ottawa, 2017-07-21)
#774
I am against this project because Vanier has already done more than its share. More studies are needed to find another location for this shelter.(Vanier, 2017-07-21)
#775
I am opposed to this shelter being moved to Vanier.(Ottawa, 2017-07-22)
#782
It is bad policy to further challenge a still-vulnerable neighbourhood. Vanier has made beautiful strides towards rejuvinating the neighbourhood through connecting community and beautification work. Crime prevention is the toughest challenge -- this proposal will set back years of hard work by increasing and concentrating an already vulnerable population. Smaller, distributed sites housing fewer residents is a more effective approach.(Ottawa, 2017-07-23)
#789
This SA project being supported by Major Watson ( a mega 359 bed facility at 333 Montreal road) will destroy the great progress made in Vanier and create a ghetto community.(Orleans, 2017-07-24)
#790
Très déçu du manque de considération de la part de notre équipe municipale.(Vanier, 2017-07-24)
#791
It is the worst idea I have ever heard of for an area already under enough stress and trying to better it self. 350 men in need over help should never be housed together. It will just make it harder to change and it will endanger them(Ottawa, 2017-07-24)
#792
I live near the proposed site with my 3 children, and I don't think a shelter this big belongs anywhere.(Ottawa, 2017-07-24)
#794
Don't feel comfortable with a centre that big in Vanier, especially the location.(Ottawa, 2017-07-24)
#797
We have enough shelters, homes, as it is(Ottawa-Vanier, 2017-07-24)
#800
I don't think it should be moved to Vanier, they have enough poverty situation's in that area!(Gloucester, 2017-07-24)