Sustainable Living Ottawa East (SLOE) is a committee of the Ottawa East Community Association. It was established in December 2006.
We conduct projects that help people who live, work and study in Old Ottawa East to take concrete, practical steps to live more sustainably (reduce environmental pressures). We also try to ensure that our projects promote the health of the local economy and the well-being of residents.
More specifically, our projects aim to:
- Expand the market share of sustainably-produced food (locally-grown, organic, fairly traded) in Old Ottawa East (OOE)
- Increase food-growing in OOE
- Reduce consumption of non-renewable, GHG-emitting energy in OOE
- Increase transportation alternatives (e.g., pedestrian, cycling), including recreational options
- Minimize car use
- Enhance the ecological health of existing public, institutional & residential green space in OOE
- Promote and create green spaces that OOE residents will enjoy
SLOE has developed or is developing great working relationships with many partners, including Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, Saint Paul University, Just Food, the Ottawa East Community Activities Group, the Ottawa Chapter of Canadian Organic Growers, and Carleton and Ottawa Universities. We have a number of projects already in place or well advanced in their development including: a farmers market, a community garden, a children's garden, a plan for enhancing the ecological conditions and community appeal of the Rideau River shoreline, and improvements to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. SLOE is also exploring opportunities related to renewable and community energy options, fair trade designation for our community, and sustainable commuting options. And we are participating in the work to develop the Ottawa East Community Design Plan.
Please visit our website -- http://www.sustainablelivingottawaeast.ca/ -- for details on these and other initiatives.
Please join us! Anyone is welcome to attend SLOE meetings. Meetings are held at 166B Drummond Street. You can contact us at SLOE@sustainablelivingottawaeast.ca.