urban planning
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Last week, Jan Harder resigned from Chair of Planning Committee amid allegations of conflict of interest with the Ottawa developer community. This is only the... more
By Guy
July 4, 2021
On Friday, March 12, a door into Ottawa’s new Official Plan closed. That was the formal deadline for comments on the draft tabled by city staff in November,... more
March 18, 2021
I have lived in Kanata South since 2012. I’m a suburban resident opposed to more sprawl. We should focus on improving existing neighbourhoods, within the... more
By unpubadmin
May 25, 2020
Governments are preparing for the re-opening of businesses to kick start the economy. The calls for “shovel-ready” projects are already being heard loud and... more
May 26, 2020
The decision on expanding the urban boundary is the biggest decision city council will make this term. It will shape our future, impact our city services... more
By Shawn Menard
May 26, 2020
Mayor and Members of Council:
At the March 25 Council meeting, direction was provided to staff to “look at the feasibility of reprogramming... more
By JeffLeiper
April 10, 2020
Ontario is taking action to overhaul the province's land use planning appeals system to give communities a stronger voice and ensure people have access to... more
By Yasir Naqvi
May 17, 2017
Does Ottawa Need a Community Land Trust
Last fall, the City of Ottawa's submission to the new national housing strategy consultation described a long standing... more
By carrdennis
April 7, 2017
On Tuesday, the City of Ottawa Planning Committee reviewed a report from staff setting out the City's position on various proposals floated in the Province's... more
November 9, 2016
Ontario is undertaking a comprehensive review of how the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) operates and its role in the province's land-use planning system to help... more
By Yasir Naqvi
October 5, 2016
Dear Mr. Wylie,
From your response to a query from Councillors on the Environment Committee yesterday (April 19, 2016), I understood that your office could... more
April 21, 2016
The City's proposal to initiate a stormwater fee separate from water and waste water charges has stirred much passion. In the heat of the argument, the basic... more
March 25, 2016
(Photo courtesy of Barry Gray / StittsvilleCentral.ca)
“I do think it’s fair to ask landowners of designated buildings to think hard and creatively. To raise... more
By Glen Gower
January 23, 2016
Canada’s Capital Region—As Canadians get ready for Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations, the National Capital Commission (NCC) is preparing the Plan for... more
By unpubadmin
December 8, 2015
