Public Consultations on Layout

The architectural firms designing the Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and Ottawa Public Library (OPL) joint facility are seeking your comments, ideas, and suggestions about the new building, which will open in the heart of the National Capital Region in 2024. 

How will the LAC, OPL, and common areas be laid out? How do you envision the outdoor spaces and their views of the surrounding landscapes? Come hear the architects’ proposals and share your thoughts on these topics and others.

Did you know the City of Ottawa is working on a NEW Official Plan? Find out what it's all about!

The City of Ottawa is laying the foundation for a new official plan and is seeking input. There's a series of discussion papers about important issues and an online survey for giving feedback.

The City of Ottawa invites residents to the launch of the project to develop the new Official Plan. The Official Plan is the strategic document that guides our city’s growth and development, and it will impact how and where the city will grow around us, now and for years to come.

Committee of Adjustment met Wednesday, February 20th, 101 Centrepointe Drive, for decisions regarding Panel 1.

Updates re Riverdale Avenue + Colonel By Drive

The City of Ottawa offers free learning sessions on topics and issues related to city planning. The next scheduled course is about Development Review and Implementation.

The City of Ottawa Planning and Growth Management Department offers the Planning Primer Program to help residents become more aware of, and more involved in, the land-use planning process.  The program is a series of free half-day courses.  The next session:

The City of Ottawa Planning and Growth Management Department offers the Planning Primer Program to help residents become more aware of, and more involved in, the land-use planning process.  The program is a series of half-day courses.  The next session:

A petition to protect the historic architectural character of Sandy Hill has been been drafted by Action Sandy Hill. Over 3,000 signatures have been collected so far. 

The provincial government recently passed the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017. This legislation replaced the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, which will help ensure that proceedings before the tribunal are faster, fairer, and more affordable. To provide an update on the legislation and respond to questions, Yasir Naqvi, Attorney General and MPP for Ottawa Centre, has organized a town hall discussion on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre, 345 Richmond Road, Ottawa.