Growth Management Strategy Update: Presentation to Planning Advisory Committee

On April 20, 2026 Planning Staff presented the Planning Advisory Committee with an update on the Growth Management Strategy and work completed to date. This presentation explains the five possible scenarios for how the City of Ottawa can deal with it's forecasted growth.

Scenario 1: Observed Market Preferences

Scenario 2: No settlement area expansion

Scenario 3: Market Shift to Large Apartments

Scenario 4: Market Shift to “Missing Middle”

Scenario 5: Gradual Market Shift

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