City of Ottawa

  • Get a Free Tree Through Plant Your Place

    Residents can take part in the City of Ottawa’s expanded Plant Your Place! program in 2026. This city‑wide initiative helps homeowners add trees to their properties at no cost, strengthening Ottawa’s urban forest one yard at a time. Through the City‑Wide Tree Distribution stream, eligible households can apply for one free tree per address to plant on private property. Residents can choose from a variety of tree species selected to thrive in Ottawa’s climate,…

  • Aberdeen Pavillion Renovation

    The historic Aberdeen Pavilion is set to close for up to two years for essential renovations. Details from the Capital Ward newsletter: A procurement process is underway to identify a preferred General Contractor for the rehabilitation of the Aberdeen Pavillion. A full cost estimate and schedule for the project will be available once a contractor has been selected. Rehabilitation work is anticipated to commence in Q2 2026 and finish in Q2 2028. During construction,…

  • The City’s Public Engagement Strategy

    In June 2025, Ottawa City Council adopted a motion to strengthen public engagement by prioritizing equity, accessibility, and accountability. Informed by lessons learned and evolving best practices, the City has proposed updates to the Council-approved 2013 public engagement strategy to better reflect the evolution of public engagement and how the City engages with residents today. You are invited to review the proposed update to the Public Engagement Strategy and Workbook and share your feedback…

  • Older Adult Plan 2025-2030

    The City of Ottawa has released the Older Adult Plan 2025-2030. This is the fourth version of the Plan since 2012. It builds on past efforts and focuses on making Ottawa a supportive community where everyone can age with choice and dignity. The Plan was shaped by input from residents during public consultations and developed in collaboration with community agencies. It was approved by City Council in November 2025. The new version has a…

  • OSCA calls on Mayor to delay decision on Lansdowne 2.0

    At its October 21st meeting, OSCA’s Board of Directors unanimously passed a motion calling on the Mayor to delay the decision by Council on Lansdowne 2.0 until at least one month after the Finance and Corporate Services Committee has had an opportunity to consider the analysis of the financial information in the Report by the Auditor General and public delegations have been made to this Committee. Below is the full motion. Motion Approved by the…

  • Lansdowne 2.0 : Special Meetings Called

    The City of Ottawa called three special meetings to consider details related to Lansdowne 2.0. A special meeting of Finance and Corporate Services Committee has will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 9:30 am. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items: A special meeting of Audit Committee will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 9:30 am to consider the following item: A special meeting of Council…

  • The City’s Draft Budget for 2026

    The City of Ottawa wants to hear from you as they prepare Draft Budget 2026. While there are opportunities to give your feedback year-round, over the next couple months, there will be even more ways you can help shape the City’s draft budget. Starting Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Councillors will be hosting consultation sessions where residents can share comments and provide input on the City’s priorities and where to find potential savings. Additional sessions…

  • Free Access to Sports Equipment

    The City of Ottawa is taking part in a new pilot program that unlocks access to the necessary gear to play sports, all for free.  This fall, the City of Ottawa has partnered with Equip Sport, a Swiss-based company providing free access to sports equipment, and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart), a national organization dedicated to removing barriers to sport and recreation, to launch free sports equipment lockers in parks across the city.  Fifty…

  • New Zoning By-law and Upcoming Consultations

    The City of Ottawa Planning and Housing Committee has received an update on the status of the final draft of the new Zoning By-law, released for public comment on Monday, September 8, 2025. The new Zoning By-law will help put the City’s Official Plan into action, encouraging more housing construction to accommodate our growing population. The Official Plan was approved in 2022 to guide how Ottawa evolves as our population grows. Ottawa is expected…

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