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Welcome to Engage Ottawa, your digital place to engage with us at your convenience&nbsp;and to help us make decisions. Scroll through&nbsp;this&nbsp;homepage to see&nbsp;opportunities to share your thoughts on projects that matter to you.&nbsp;

Newcomer Reception Centres

The City of Ottawa has initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) study to assess the need to widen and/or improve Coventry Road between Belfast Road and St-Laurent Boulevard. The EA study will investigate options to improve travel environment for all modes (walking, cycling, transit, autos and trucks) as appropriate.The study area is illustrated in the key map below.<img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/7d874edfede5fea739366f733d2439927cd24e0f/original/1719001749/8423d59706d0aa99bda2780e487b1e27_COVENTRY-Fig1-Keymap.png?1719001749" style="width: 675px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">This study will:<ul><li>Analyze the need and justification for widening Coventry Road to four (4) lanes and by identifying existing and future travel demand;</li><li>Evaluate alternative alignments and options including lane configuration, improved active transportation (pedestrian and cyclist) facilities and access to St-Laurent Transit Station;</li><li>Assess potential impacts to the social, cultural, and natural environment and identify ways to mitigate impacts;</li><li>Prepare a functional design including Class &lsquo;C&rsquo; cost estimates and details for implementation; and</li><li>Consult with the general public and stakeholders.</li></ul>Study ProcessThe EA study will follow the planning and design process for a Schedule C project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.Two Public Open Houses will be held as part of the study. An Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared at the completion of the study and will be available for a 30-day public review and comment period. Online Open House, November 19, 2024, 6:30 p.m.Event DetailsResidents are invited to take part in an Online Open House on November 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This will be the first of two (2) Open Houses planned for the study. The second Open House will be held in the winter of 2025. Presentation: The Online Open House will include a presentation and members of the study team will be available to discuss the project with you and to answer any questions that you may have. Information to be presented:<ul><li>Project background and need</li><li>Evaluation of alternative alignments</li><li>Discussion on the vision for the future of the corridor</li><li>Next steps</li></ul>Registration: To attend, please register by clicking on this link. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoceyprjguEtLVj9yiAh6UwWLOjHgF7b2p">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoceyprjguEtLVj9yiAh6UwWLOjHgF7b2p</a>Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation, or further information or questions, please contact Lise Gu&egrave;vremont.

Coventry Road Widening (Belfast Road to St-Laurent Boulevard) Planning and Environmental Assessment Study

It&rsquo;s your city, your budget, and we want to hear from you! The City of Ottawa engages with residents each year to gather ideas and feedback as it drafts the budget for City Council&rsquo;s consideration. You have many opportunities to provide your input on items reflected in the budget year-round through your Councillor&rsquo;s office, committee meetings, social media, contacting 3-1-1 and scheduled engagement opportunities during the budget process. Your feedback helps inform the City&rsquo;s budget priorities and contributes to decisions about investing in a sustainable, secure, and prosperous city for all.<h2>Opportunities for participation in the budget process </h2>Year-round:<ul type="disc"><li>Submit your ideas to your <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/mayor-and-city-councillors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ward Councillor</a>.</li><li>Watch, attend or participate in <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/council-committees-and-boards/agendas-minutes-and-videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">committee and Council meetings</a> to learn more about important decisions at City Hall.</li><li>Provide input on public engagement opportunities that matter to you through Engage Ottawa.</li><li>Follow and communicate with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cityofottawa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/ottawacity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a> @ottawacity, using the hashtag #OttBudget</li><li>Call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). Rural residents call 613-580-2400</li></ul>Drafting the budget:<ul><li>Participate in the budget poll from August 6 to September 13. Your responses on the city&rsquo;s priorities will help inform the development of the draft budget.</li><li>Participate in Councillor-led public consultations. Check back regularly on this page or <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/budget-finance-and-corporate-planning/budget-2025-information#section-b3b82ad0-aeeb-4a1c-8376-b18ce3b58afb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ottawa.ca</a> as dates will be added as soon as they are available. Consultations will focus on how the budget is developed, what is within and outside the City&rsquo;s control when it comes to drafting the budget, and to hear your feedback.</li></ul>Feedback on the Draft Budget:<ul type="disc"><li>The draft budget will be tabled at Council on November 13.</li><li>Following tabling residents can provide feedback on the draft budget in the following ways: <ol><li>Ask questions through the City&rsquo;s Engage Ottawa webpage. Question submissions will be open for the public between November 13 and December 9. </li><li>Join us at a standing committee meeting. All City Council and standing committee meetings are <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/council-committees-and-boards/get-involved-local-government#section-2f66c280-b75a-4cf6-9350-8b60a0069016" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open to the public</a> and your attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Members of the public may provide either written or oral submissions (or both) to committee meetings related to items on the Committee&rsquo;s agenda. Check back regularly on this page or on <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/budget-finance-and-corporate-planning/budget-2025-information#section-b3b82ad0-aeeb-4a1c-8376-b18ce3b58afb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ottawa.ca </a>to stay current with the standing committee dates for budget considerations. </li><li>You can live stream meetings and access past recordings on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUR3i_hvk3-3i8vtrPg6v1Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ottawa City Council YouTube Channel</a>. Regular City Council meetings are broadcast live on RogersTV Cable 22 and live streamed on the <a href="https://www.rogerstv.com/home?rid=4&lid=14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RogersTV website</a>.</li></ol></li></ul>Budget adoption:<ul type="disc"><li>Council will approve the 2025 budget on December 11. The adopted budget books will be updated and posted the 2025 Budget webpage Q2 2025.</li></ul>For more budget information, visit <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/budget-finance-and-corporate-planning" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ottawa.ca</a>. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

City Budget 2025

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