Phase 1 highlights: Advancing Ottawa’s Municipal Culture Plan

The City of Ottawa is moving closer to launching its Municipal Culture Plan, a roadmap to strengthen and celebrate our city’s cultural identity. Phase 1 has successfully laid the foundation for this transformative initiative.

Key achievements

• 16,000+ residents reached: Nearly 6,000 participants shared ideas through events, interviews and surveys

• Citywide participation: Every ward hosted at least one in-person session, supported by additional events with community partners and City staff.

Community insights

• Culture matters: Residents told us that culture thrives in our stories, art, food, and shared traditions. They want more opportunities to experience culture in their local communities.

• Top priorities: Better access to cultural experiences through improved transportation and affordability. More information about what’s happening at a local level.

• Key barriers: Information, transportation and affordability.

Next steps

We are looking forward to exploring the common themes of access, inclusion, infrastructure, innovation, honouring the land, and storytelling as we draft the culture plan.
In early March we will be hosting focus groups to review and shape the draft action plan.