Katimavik-Hazeldean
Encyclopedia
Katimavik-Hazeldean is a neighbourhood in Ottawa
, Ontario
, Canada
, in the community of Kanata
. It is located in south-central Kanata, bounded by Eagleson Road to the east, Hazeldean Road to the south, the Carp River to the west, and Highway 417 to the north.
started development of the Chimo Drive neighbourhood between Katimavik and Kakulu roads in the early-mid 1970s, based on the garden-city style implemented by Bill Teron in Beaverbrook
on the opposite side of the highway. Numerous developers followed Campeau's lead, progressively developing the area west of Castlefrank Road and the area between Kakulu and Hazeldean roads (annexed to Kanata from Goulbourn Township
) in a sympathetic style in the 1980s and early 1990s.
The area between Katimavik Road and the highway was intended to be part of the Kanata Town Centre and originally zoned for light commercial/industrial and later high-density residential. Much of that area was rezoned for medium-density residential, and a number of townhouse and detached-single developments were built on that land in the 1990s.
As in other parts of Kanata, most streets are named according to neighbhourhood themes: In the northeast section, Arctic explorers; in the southeast section, Canadian broadcasters and entertainers; in the west section, Canadian inventors; and in the former Town Centre lands north of Katimavik Road, Ontario premiers and lieutenant governors.
Beginning in the late 1980s, the area between Terry Fox Drive and the Carp River has slowly filled with small office buildings, research and development facilities, and big-box stores, with some parcels still awaiting development. The southern half of those lands has been developed as a large multi-use sports facility (Walter Baker Park), including the Kanata Recreation Centre and Ron Maslin Playhouse.
There is also a small light-industrial area in the extreme southwest corner, home to a number of automotive businesses along Edgewater Street and restaurants facing Walter Baker Park across Terry Fox Drive.
The more recently developed areas between Kakulu Road and Hazeldean Road, and between Castlefrank Road and Terry Fox Drive, are more modern and somewhat higher-density, but also have the lawn lamps and networks of connecting pathways characteristic of neighbourhoods established during the period when a municipal committee existed to uphold Kanata neighbourhood-design standards.
policy to prevent light pollution. Any new lighting fixtures have to meet certain standards for illumination.
Most of the streetlighting in the area is provided by low-level lawn lights and a few remaining illuminated street-name boxes. Unlike most other areas in Kanata, the underground wiring system in the Chimo Drive area is maintained by the city. As the circuits are nearly 40 years old and are reaching the end of their service life, local residents and the community association will be given a choice in the style of lights from a number of options in the city's new right-of-way lighting policy. This first happened in 2003 on Amundsen Crescent.
The experience of replacing the eye-friendly lawn lights with standard high-mast high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights on Amundsen Crescent did not significantly improve illumination levels (many shadows and poor colour rendering), making it less pedestrian-friendly. Although the tall HPS street lights meet dark-sky requirements, their position and intensity make it difficult for pedestrians to see the stars.
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, in the community of Kanata
Kanata
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. It is located in south-central Kanata, bounded by Eagleson Road to the east, Hazeldean Road to the south, the Carp River to the west, and Highway 417 to the north.
History
Campeau CorporationCampeau Corporation
Campeau Corporation was a Canadian real estate development and investment company founded by entrepreneur Robert Campeau. It was infamous from its ultimately unsuccessful acquisitions of American department store holding companies Allied Stores in 1986 and Federated Department Stores in 1988...
started development of the Chimo Drive neighbourhood between Katimavik and Kakulu roads in the early-mid 1970s, based on the garden-city style implemented by Bill Teron in Beaverbrook
Beaverbrook, Ottawa
Beaverbrook is a suburban neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario, in the community of Kanata. The neighbourhood is bounded by the Kanata North Business Park to the north, March Road to the east, Campeau Drive to the south and Knudson Avenue & Weslock Way to the west....
on the opposite side of the highway. Numerous developers followed Campeau's lead, progressively developing the area west of Castlefrank Road and the area between Kakulu and Hazeldean roads (annexed to Kanata from Goulbourn Township
Goulbourn Township, Ontario
Goulbourn Township, Ontario was formed in 1818, roughly 20 km southwest of downtown Ottawa, with the first major settlement occurring in Richmond. Other communities in the township include Stittsville, Munster, and Ashton. Stittsville is the largest community in the township, owing in part to its...
) in a sympathetic style in the 1980s and early 1990s.
The area between Katimavik Road and the highway was intended to be part of the Kanata Town Centre and originally zoned for light commercial/industrial and later high-density residential. Much of that area was rezoned for medium-density residential, and a number of townhouse and detached-single developments were built on that land in the 1990s.
As in other parts of Kanata, most streets are named according to neighbhourhood themes: In the northeast section, Arctic explorers; in the southeast section, Canadian broadcasters and entertainers; in the west section, Canadian inventors; and in the former Town Centre lands north of Katimavik Road, Ontario premiers and lieutenant governors.
Beginning in the late 1980s, the area between Terry Fox Drive and the Carp River has slowly filled with small office buildings, research and development facilities, and big-box stores, with some parcels still awaiting development. The southern half of those lands has been developed as a large multi-use sports facility (Walter Baker Park), including the Kanata Recreation Centre and Ron Maslin Playhouse.
There is also a small light-industrial area in the extreme southwest corner, home to a number of automotive businesses along Edgewater Street and restaurants facing Walter Baker Park across Terry Fox Drive.
Architectural style
The Chimo Drive area, in particular, has preserved its original architectural style, remarkable for its wide lots heavily treed with evergreens and birch, pedestrian-friendly globe-style lawn lamps, and no sidewalks. There is a variety of house models of similar style, set well back from the streets, and their earth-toned exteriors and low-pitch roofs contribute to the natural, almost cottage-country feel of this community.The more recently developed areas between Kakulu Road and Hazeldean Road, and between Castlefrank Road and Terry Fox Drive, are more modern and somewhat higher-density, but also have the lawn lamps and networks of connecting pathways characteristic of neighbourhoods established during the period when a municipal committee existed to uphold Kanata neighbourhood-design standards.
Streetlighting
Through the community associations and the Councillor's offices, residents of Kanata have been working hard over the years to maintain a "dark skies"Dark-sky movement
The dark-sky movement is a campaign by people who want to reduce light pollution so people can see the stars, to reduce the effects of unnatural lighting on the environment, and to cut down on energy usage....
policy to prevent light pollution. Any new lighting fixtures have to meet certain standards for illumination.
Most of the streetlighting in the area is provided by low-level lawn lights and a few remaining illuminated street-name boxes. Unlike most other areas in Kanata, the underground wiring system in the Chimo Drive area is maintained by the city. As the circuits are nearly 40 years old and are reaching the end of their service life, local residents and the community association will be given a choice in the style of lights from a number of options in the city's new right-of-way lighting policy. This first happened in 2003 on Amundsen Crescent.
The experience of replacing the eye-friendly lawn lights with standard high-mast high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights on Amundsen Crescent did not significantly improve illumination levels (many shadows and poor colour rendering), making it less pedestrian-friendly. Although the tall HPS street lights meet dark-sky requirements, their position and intensity make it difficult for pedestrians to see the stars.
Services and amenities
- Four elementary schools: Katimavik (English public, French-immersion), Castlefrank (English public), Holy Redeemer (English Catholic), and Roger-Saint-Denis (French Catholic). Both Katimavik and Roger-Saint-Denis ranked among the top ten schools in Ontario in 2009.
- One high school: Holy Trinity Catholic High School
- Highway access: three exits offer access to/from Highway 417: 138 (Eagleson Road), 139 (Castlefrank Road/Kanata Avenue, a half-interchange), and 140 (Terry Fox Drive).
- Public transit (OC Transpo): Transitway service (Route 96) along Katimavik Road and Eagleson Park & Ride. Express service downtown in rush hour is provided primarily by Route 62.
- Parks and recreation: Several large open and wooded areas (including Katimavik Woods, Cattail Creek, The Escarpment, Hazeldean Woods, Stone Gate Park, and Young's Pond Park), connected by a network of footpaths. Kanata Leisure Complex (with wave pool). Bordered by Kanata Recreation Complex (arena), Walter Baker Park toboggan hill, Mlacak Arena (in Beaverbrook), Jack Charron Arena (in Glen Cairn), and the NCC Greenbelt to the east. Outdoor public pool and wading pool behind Katimavik School. Outdoor rinks at Young's Pond Park and behind Katimavik School are maintained by local users and the Katimavik-Hazeldean Community Association.
- Shopping: Along the borders of Katimavik are Kanata Centrum, Kanata Town Centre, Hazeldean Mall, and shopping and restaurant strips along Hazeldean Road and Terry Fox Drive. Small neighbourhood malls are located on Kakulu Road near Eagleson Road and on Katimavik Road near Terry Fox Drive.
- Health care: A medical centre (walk-in clinic, multiple specialists, medical laboratory, and pharmacy) is centrally located at Kakulu and Castlefrank roads, and there is a walk-in clinic at Kanata Town Centre. Nearby hospitals: Queensway-Carleton and Carleton Place.
Public interest
- Katimavik-Hazeldean Community Association at http://www.khca.on.ca/.
- Part of Kanata South, City of Ottawa Ward 23