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News - Built heritage in the rural area needs more attention, said Coun. Scott Moffatt, so he’s considering planning a forum to open that discussion. The idea is very preliminary, but a forum discussion and possibly educational workshops could be held as early as this spring, Moffatt said. He originally brought up the idea to be included as part of the public consultation process for Manotick’s secondary plan, a land-use strategy that will outline how the village will develop. The Rideau-Goulbourn councillor’s recent experience of requesting the Falls House in Manotick village be added to the city’s heritage register opened his eyes to opportunities to recognize and preserve important historic buildings. Adding the home at 5514 Manotick Main St. to the heritage register isn’t the same as designating it as a heritage building. Being on the registry means that if the owner wanted to demolish the building, it would receive more scrutiny from the city’s built heritage committee before a permit could be issued to tear it down. The listing flags it to be considered for a heritage designation before it’s demolished. “Five or six years from now, if someone comes forward with a demolition application, it would trigger a heritage designation consideration and give a 60-day reprieve from demolition,” Moffatt said in November, when the Falls House was added to the list. “It’s a way to protect a home without going through the whole designation process.” Options like heritage register listing are underused in the rural areas, Moffatt said. “I think maybe there are more active groups in the urban area,” he said. There are numerous active historical societies in the rural areas, but they tend to focus more on the stories that make up the area’s heritage than on designating important buildings, Moffatt said. “It’s not an onerous process,” he said, referring to the heritage register listing. “Maybe that’s needed in other communities.” Heritage Ottawa and other local organizations might have an interest in the forum as plans evolve. With files from Emma Jackson.