Release of City’s draft New Official Plan

Today is the launch of the draft for the New Official Plan – the blueprint of what our city is striving to look like as we continue to grow – that will guide the physical development of Ottawa until 2046. I support the main concept of the 15-minute neighbourhood as being a priority. We need…

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COVID-19: Seeking community feedback

Ottawa Public Health, in collaboration with the City of Ottawa, are continuing to explore how best to support residents and businesses as provincial and local COVID-19 restrictions are modified, while aligning with the Province of Ontario’s Response Framework to Help Keep the Province Safe and Open.  NEW survey for members of our community  Phase 4 of our engagement strategy launches today…

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Mentorship Program for Young Women

Mentorship Program call for applications – The deadline for applications is November 20, 2020. Famous 5 Ottawa offers a mentorship program aimed at empowering young women to develop the skills needed for career development and advancement. Through mentoring and coaching, Famous 5 believes young women belong at the front of the room, and not just…

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New Official Plan: Survey on 15 Minute Neighbourhood

The new Official Plan is a document that describes how the city will grow and has a goal to be the most liveable mid-sized city in North America. To achieve this goal, Five Big Moves were adopted to frame new Official Plan, including the concept of 15-minute neighbourhoods.  What do we mean when we say a 15-minute neighbourhood?…

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City’s Engagement Opportunities

The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs, and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and online engagement opportunities, your feedback helps to shape City decisions. The City offers residents a variety of opportunities to engage, share information and collaborate. You can weigh in on different…

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