Council approved a new comprehensive plan to help deal with Ottawa’s housing crisis.
The bold strategy approved by Council will change how the City approaches housing, removing obstacles and using all available tools to support building more homes. It builds on changes the City has already made or is working on, like speeding up planning reviews and allowing smart intensification, particularly near transit, through updates to zoning rules. The plan has five main objectives:
- Simplify the rules and make approvals faster
- Create a housing-friendly culture at City Hall
- Be more flexible with fees and charges
- Better support affordable housing
- Build more homes downtown and near transit
For more details visit ottawa.ca.
