urban sprawl
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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
On May 26, the mayor and a majority on Ottawa City Council voted to dramatically worsen urban sprawl. This was the most important environmental vote this term... more
By Robb Barnes
June 1, 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
Between April 2019 and January 2020, the City of Ottawa declared a climate and housing emergency. On May 11th 2020, a vote to expand Ottawa’s urban boundary... more
By Pat Freel
May 3, 2020
I am critical of the recommendation made in Report ACS2020-PIE-EDP-0012. I believe that the Full Intensification Option is better than the Balanced Scenario.I... more
May 13, 2020
Re: Ottawa’s New Official Plan - Growth Management Strategy ACS2020-PIE-EDP-0012
Dear Mayor Watson and City Councillors,
The purpose of this letter is to... more
May 10, 2020
Dear Mayor and Council,
During this term of Council you have declared both a Climate Emergency and a Housing and Homelessness Emergency. We applaud these... more
March 4, 2020
Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier
Hon. Bill Mauro, Minister of Municipal Affairs
October 31, 2016
Open Letter
Dear Premier Wynne and Minister Mauro,
Local food.... more
October 31, 2016