FAQs

This project aims to provide direction on how the study area can grow through an Official Plan Amendment that will introduce a new Secondary Plan and possibly zoning amendments. Secondary Plan Policies could provide guidance on appropriate land uses and building heights, built form, and enhancements to the public realm and active transportation connections.

The City of Ottawa’s Official Plan provides a vision for the future growth of the city and a policy framework to guide the City's physical development. Ottawa’s Official Plan includes Secondary Plan that provide more detailed guidance that adapts Official Plan policies to a local context.

Typically, Secondary Plan policies include direction on land uses, building heights, densities, particular design requirements for buildings or sites, new connectivity requirements, and public realm improvements. The policies address changes in a specific area within a planning horizon of 20 years.

There are several ways you can stay informed and engaged throughout the study process:

• Attend public events
• Sign-up to the project’s email list to receive periodic updates on the study’s progress and invites to public events
• Visit this webpage to stay up-to-date about upcoming events and current information
• Contact the Project Lead (see contact information below) at any time during the process to request information, ask questions, or submit feedback.

Many stakeholders are involved in this planning study:

• A Stakeholder Working Group is responsible for reviewing preliminary study materials and providing feedback throughout the process. This group will include representatives from local community associations, property and business owners and Ward Councillors.