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Kitchissippi residents have had it up to here with infill

Kitchissippi residents say they're at their wits' end over infill development in their neighbourhoods, and they have no shortage of stories to fuel their frustration.

Frustrated homeowners share stories of sloppy asbestos removal, blocked driveways, catcalls

Kitchissippiresidentssay they're at their wits' end over infilldevelopment in their neighbourhoods, and they have no shortage of stories to fueltheir frustration.

Coun. Jeff Leiper, who represents the west Ottawaward, published a letter outlining someof the grievances with whichresidents have called his office everything from belligerent workers to improperly handled chemicals.

He's asking for more, inviting residents to send him their horror stories.

"Infill is a reality in the ward," Leiperwrote. "It's not too late to hit reset on the relationship between builders and neighbours."

But someresidents would rather hit reset on the zoning rules that govern the industry.

Others shared their stories of infill and construction projects gone wrong.

Coun. Jeff Leiper posted this image of a Kitchissippi Ward resident's exchange with a construction company. He's asked people to share their construction horror stories. (Jeff Leiper)