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Engage Ottawa introduces new and innovative online tools to improve how the City
engages with you. These online tools give you the opportunity to weigh in on the
projects and initiatives that you care about, at your convenience.

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OTTAWA NEWS FEED



After disabling comments on our #OttCity Facebook posts, we're committed to
finding better ways to engage with our residents. Engagement is important, and
we have now added our Social Media News Feed on this Engage Ottawa page with
comments enabled. We hope this creates a safer place to share feedback and
connect with you on any questions you might have on upcoming projects and
initiatives.Users must be registered with an Engage Ottawa account in order to
comment, however anybody will still be able to view our News Feed of Social
Media posts here as well. If you wish to register you can also find the Engage
Ottawa terms of use here.

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SOLID WASTE MASTER PLAN



Provide your feedback on how the City will guide and manage solid waste over the
next 30 years.

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PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS



The City is looking to identify locations where public electric vehicle charging
stations could be installed to support the uptake of electric vehicles in
Ottawa. Switching from gas and diesel to electric vehicles is one of the most
important actions required to meet Ottawa's target to reduce greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions by 100 per cent by 2050.To ensure everyone in Ottawa can access
an electric vehicle charging station, the City is specifically targeting areas
that meet the following criteria:Higher population density/more multi-unit
residential buildingsHigh proportion of rental housingLess frequent public
transitAreas with lower levels of household incomeThese types of locations are
typically not well served by electric vehicle chargers that are owned by private
companies. By selecting these areas, the City is looking to fill existing gaps
to ensure more residents have access to a reliable charging station.The City
will be applying for funding for these new charging stations from Hydro Ottawa
through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Funding through this
program is limited to $100,000 so we will be prioritizing locations that best
fit the criteria above. Other criteria and locations will be considered if more
funding becomes available.Suggest a location for an electric vehicle
chargingPlease suggest locations for electric vehicle charging stations by
adding a pin to the map below. The map also shows current and planned City of
Ottawa electric vehicle charging stations.When suggesting a location be sure to
consider the criteria above. Only locations which meet one or more of the
criteria will be considered at this stage. Other locations will be considered if
more funding becomes available.Please add your suggestions by the end of day on
December 19.

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MULTI-RESIDENTIAL WASTE DIVERSION STRATEGY



The City of Ottawa is developing a Multi-Residential Waste Diversion Strategy as
a component projects of the broader Solid Waste Master Plan. The Strategy will
provide recommendations on how to increase waste diversion in the
multi-residential sector by reviewing, enhancing, and developing pilots,
policies and initiatives designed to increase participation and engagement in
programs offered by the City.The City provides waste collection services to
approximately 2,150 multi-residential properties. Waste audit studies show that
74% of all waste disposed of at multi-residential properties is thrown in the
garbage, and 58% could be diverted through recycling and green bin
programs.Aiming to increase waste diversion supports both provincial direction
and City initiatives:The Province’s Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement
provides direction to multi-residential properties to increase waste reduction
and resource recovery of food and organic waste. The Provincial target for
multi-residential properties is 50% waste reduction and recovery of food and
organic waste by 2025. The Province of Ontario is committed to phasing out food
and organic waste from landfills by 2030.The City’s Energy Evolution project
calls for 98% organics diversion from landfill and 100% diversion of paper
products.What is a multi-residential property?Multi-residential properties are
defined in the City’s Solid Waste Management By-law as a property with six or
more residential units. This includes apartment buildings, townhome complexes,
stacked townhomes, and garden homes. Multi-residential properties generally
dispose of their garbage, recycling, and organics in communal bins or carts.
What is a component project of the Solid Waste Master Plan? How is it
connected?The Solid Waste Master Plan is supported by eight component projects
that will either supplement or integrate into the Waste Plan. The decision to
undertake these component projects in advance of the Waste Plan being completed
is largely a result of their importance to waste management in Ottawa, as well
as their ability to feed into and complement the future Waste Plan, rather than
compete with it. The Strategy will allow for meaningful progress to be made on
the City’s multi-residential waste management program as the Waste Plan
continues to be developed. To learn more about the Solid Waste Master Plan,
please visit our EngageOttawa website. Have your sayThe project is recommending
five pillars to support increasing waste diversion at multi-residential
properties. Each pillar will include project recommendations to support the
pillars:Expanding organics diversion to all multi-residential
propertiesEnhancing promotion and educationExploring pilotsThe built
environmentDriving change moving forward through collection contractsProperty
owners, managers, site staff, and superintendents: We are seeking feedback from
you through the completion of a brief survey. Please e-mail wasteplan@ottawa.ca
and a survey will be sent to you for completion.Residents: We will be seeking
feedback from residents on multi-residential waste program options through the
Solid Waste Master Plan’s Engagement Series 2, set to run from February 28th to
April 10th . If you are interested in participating in a focus group related to
the Multi-Residential Waste Diversion Strategy, please e-mail
wasteplan@ottawa.caIf you would like to receive updates on waste management
projects, subscribe to the Solid Waste Master Plan newsletter

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ROBINSON FIELD MULTI-USE PATHWAY



This project is part of the 2020 Multi Use Pathway (MUP) Renewal Program. The
goal is to rehabilitate and upgrade 5 existing pathways to current MUP
standards.The scope of this project is to widen the Robinson pathway, located in
the south end of Sandy Hill, to 3.0m, repave and upgrade surface and review and
upgrade existing safety features (lighting, railings).Due to several existing
site constraints, the City is prohibited from making modifications to the slope
of a portion of the MUP to meet the 5% slope required by the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005). While compliance with the slope
requirement of the AODA is not practicable, the City is considering installing
rest areas along the steep portion of the pathway to accommodate accessibility
needs. The installation of rest areas will inevitably make the slope of the
pathway steeper. The City consulted on this item with its Accessibility Advisory
Committee in November 2021, and the Committee preferred no rest areas to keep
the slope as low as possible. However, to meet its consultation requirements
under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), the City is
seeking feedback from persons with disabilities and the public on the design and
placement of rest areas along this pathway. Please review the attached document
for more information on the project and the three options. Then, complete the
survey to give your feedback!

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CLIMATE RESILIENCY STRATEGY



The City is developing a Climate Resiliency Strategy to assess how Ottawa is
vulnerable to climate change and identify strategies to mitigate the greatest
climate risks.Climate change will impact us all in our daily lives. Heatwaves
will increase heat related illnesses, shifting freeze-thaw cycles will cause
more damage to roads and more intense rainfall will increase the risk of
flooding. To develop a strategy that meets the needs of everyone in Ottawa we
need your input on:How climate change is affecting you and your communityThe
future impacts of climate change you are most concerned aboutHow we can best
prepare Ottawa to be resilient to the impactsWhat you are doing to adapt to
current and future climate changeWe will be using this page to keep you up to
date on the development of the strategy and provide opportunities for you to
provide feedback.Taking action on climate change requires reducing greenhouse
gas emissions while also ensuring Ottawa is prepared for the impacts of a
changing climate. Energy Evolution is the City’s strategy to reach zero
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This project focuses on getting Ottawa ready
for a changing climate. Learn more about Energy Evolution and what you can do to
reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.What will Ottawa’s climate look like in the
future?Overall Ottawa will become much warmer over the coming decades, with more
intense rainfall and likely more extreme weather events. Find out more about how
we expect the following to change:TemperatureRain and snowExtreme weather
eventsHave your sayWe want to hear from you! Complete the survey to let us know
what climate impacts you are most concerned about, how climate change is
affecting you and how we can help you prepare for the future.We will be updating
this page with new engagement opportunities throughout the year. Please check
back regularly and subscribe to the climate change e-newsletter to receive
updates.

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REVIEW AND UPDATE OF DITCH ALTERATION POLICY



The City of Ottawa has approximately 8,500 km of watermains and sewers, with a
further 6,010 km of roadside ditches. The current Ditch Alteration Policy was
put in place in 2008 and is being updated to better align with other City of
Ottawa policy's related to storm water and sewage systems. To begin, the City
updated the Local Improvement Policy and has initiated the review of the Ditch
Alteration Policy. The updated Ditch Alteration Policy will provide direction
for ditch alterations and alignment with the City's enforcement activities.
Council has directed the City to update the Ditch Alteration Policy to increase
consistency and transparency, better educate property owners about the
importance of ditches, and increase protection of public and private property.
The current mechanism to alter a ditch is detailed in the Local Improvement
Process. The Ditch Alteration Policy will focus on lot-by-lot requests and
protecting the City of Ottawa’s stormwater management system. The City will be
hosting a public information session to present the proposed recommendations and
obtain feedback from residents of Ottawa.

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BRITANNIA PARK - PLAYGROUND RENEWAL



On February 10, 2022, the City will present a proposed concept for the
playground renewal at Britannia Park located at 2805 Carling Avenue in Ward 7,
Bay. The consultation will take place via Webinar from 7:10-8:30 p.m. We are
looking for your feedback regarding the lifecycle replacement of the
5-12-year-old play structure. A comment period will be open for 1 week after the
presentation until 17 February, 2022.Link: Britannia Park Play Structure Public
Meeting – Bay Ward BulletinThe concept image is in the document library on the
right.

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RICHMOND - NEW COMMUNITY PARK



The City is looking for your feedback on a new community park in Richmond (Ward
21 - Rideau-Goulbourn) to be constructed as part of Mattamy's Richmond Meadows
subdivision. The new community park is 3.36 hectares in size and will be located
on the west side of Meynell Road. It will include the following
amenities:Full-size soccer fieldPlayground with play structure and swingsSand
play areaShade structure with picnic tableSeating options and game
tablesMulti-purpose court (skating rink and basketball courts)Puddle
rinkBenchfit circuit Skate spotA splash pad may be included within the park,
pending further review of engineering requirements. Take the survey below to
tell us your preference for the playground equipment style options.

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VACANT BUILDING STRATEGY REVIEW



Emergency and Protective Services is conducting a review of the City of Ottawa’s
2013 Vacant Building Strategy. This strategy introduced a proactive inspection
and enforcement regime for vacant buildings and lots, with the aim of reducing
community nuisance and public health and safety issues for these
properties.Under the 2013 strategy, the City:Established specific property
standards for vacant buildings and lotsImplemented a Vacant Building List to
track propertiesDedicated one Property Standards Officer to conduct proactive
inspections, with the aim of inspecting all properties twice annually.When the
strategy was introduced, there were approximately 95 vacant properties known to
the City; but by 2020, that number had grown to approximately 220. This increase
is challenging the ability of By-law and Regulatory Services to conduct regular
inspections and follow-up enforcement when necessary.City Council has asked
staff to consider options to:Reduce community nuisance issues related to vacant
propertiesReduce the time properties remain vacantSupport the Ten-Year Housing
and Homelessness PlanImprove pest controlProvide cost recovery for
administration and enforcementEmergency and Protective Services is conducting
research into promising practices from other jurisdictions and consulting with
other City departments, owners of vacant properties, and community and industry
associations on new regulations for vacant properties.A report to Community and
Protective Services Committee is currently planned for the second quarter of
2022.Do you own a vacant building or lot? The project team would appreciate your
input on this review. Please contact us through the email or phone number
provided below.Members of the public with questions or comments are also invited
to contact the project team at bylawreviews@ottawa.ca. or 613-580-2424 Ext.
29529.Please note that this review is separate from the Residential Vacant Unit
Tax project that is being led by the Financial Services Department, addressing a
new property tax class for individual vacant residential units. Our Vacant
Building Strategy Review is intended to address community nuisance and public
health and safety concerns caused when entire buildings and lots become vacant.

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BETTER BUILDINGS OTTAWA



The City of Ottawa is developing a Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy to
accelerate the retrofits of existing industrial, commercial, institutional, and
multi-unit buildings. This strategy is one of 20 priority projects identified in
Energy Evolution to meet Council’s target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions
to zero by 2050.Existing buildings are the single biggest source of greenhouse
gas emissions in Ottawa. In 2019, industrial, commercial and institutional
buildings contributed to 22 per cent of Ottawa’s greenhouse gas emissions. Most
of these emissions are from space heating.Better Buildings Ottawa focuses on
reducing heating demand and fuel switching to maximise the carbon and financial
returns. It proposes five key components to accelerate the uptake of retrofits,
while maximizing potential co-benefits and minimizing potential harms to owners
and tenants:Benchmarking and auditingMarketing, education and
trainingCoordinating and supporting accelerated retrofitsEnergy retrofit
standards and other regulationsSenior government engagementThe five key
components are summarized below. If you would like a copy of the draft Better
Buildings Ottawa Strategy please email climatechange@ottawa.ca.Have your sayWe
are seeking input on the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy. Please let us know
your comments by completing the survey by September 20, 2021. Your feedback will
help us finalize the details of the Strategy.We want to hear from the following
sectors as they relate to industrial, commercial, institutional, or multi-unit
residential buildings:Building ownersProperty mangersBuilding occupantsService
providersKey components of the Better Buildings Ottawa StrategyBenchmarking and
auditingBenchmarking programs mandate owners of buildings over a certain size to
measure and publicly report their performance data such as energy use, water use
and greenhouse gas emissions. Studies have shown that benchmarking programs can
lead to savings of two to three per cent per year. Benchmarking programs set
baselines, diagnose performance, improve energy literacy and provide indicators
for measures of success.Ontario’s Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking
(EWRB) initiative requires buildings 100,000 square feet and larger to report
their energy and water usage annually.The City is considering a benchmarking and
auditing program for buildings 20,000 square feet and larger. Participants would
be asked to publicly benchmark their energy and water consumption annually
through Canada Green Building Council’s Disclosure Challenge. In exchange,
participants will receive subsidized thermal energy audits, energy scorecards,
and Energy Star certification and tailored information sessions on energy and
emission reduction opportunities. The program would be free to join. We hope to
launch this program in October. Participants will be eligible for support once
they have disclosed their energy and water consumptionMarketing, education, and
trainingTo help the building sector overcome barriers such as lack of knowledge,
time, and motivation to undertake retrofits, the following marketing, education,
and training programs will be developed:A retrofit portal that includes energy
performance comparisons to similar buildings, information on pathways to meet
energy performance thresholds and links to incentive programsA certification and
verification process for accessing City programs that tightens overtime and
excludes poor performersWorkshops, training programs and information packages on
retrofits for different building typesA registry of experienced renovation
contractorsA retrofit support service to provide advice on programs,
requirements, rebates, performance issues and connect building owners to
appropriate service providersEconomic tools and coordinationTo help the building
sector overcome financial barriers to retrofits the following will be
considered:Providing financing options for deep energy retrofits that stay with
the propertyReducing capital costs through the coordination of bulk retrofits
and supply chain supportsLaunching a Community Improvement Plan to offer
incentives tied to carbon reductionsOffer subsidisation of relocation costs for
tenants during major retrofit activitiesRegulating disclosure, energy audits,
and emissions performanceThe City will explore options to mandate emissions
performance for all buildings over a certain size such as:Requiring buildings to
benchmark and disclose their energy and emissions annuallyRequiring American
Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Level
II energy audits and/or recommissioning every five years to ensure building
owners are aware of energy and emission reduction opportunities as well as
embodied carbon, resiliency and health implicationsRequiring buildings meet
emissions performance standards that become more stringent over timeSenior
government engagementWhile the City of Ottawa has many opportunities to directly
support and require the decarbonization of existing buildings, there are a
number of market signals and responsibilities that lie outside its control. The
City can leverage its position as the capital of Canada and through
collaboration with other municipalities, to engage with other levels of
government and accelerate our collective ambition.Stay informedIf you would like
to receive updates on the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy and other climate
change news subscribe to the climate change e-newsletter.

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BINGHAM PARK



The City is looking for your help to improve Bingham Park. Bingham Park is a
0.68 hectare park located in Ward 12 Rideau-Vanier. It is bordered between
Bolton St., Cathcart St. and Dalhousie St. The park’s municipal address is 145
Cathcart Street. Existing park amenities include a tennis court, wading pool,
play equipment, site furniture, service building, community flower garden,
seasonal outdoor rink, baseball diamond, pathways, open greenspace, public art
fencing, trees and landscaping.The City is conducting a three-step public
consultation process for the park design. Step 1 - We are requesting the
public’s input as to how they are currently using the park amenities. What
amenities they are happy with as well as which ones they would like changed,
added or replaced. Below is the survey prepared by the Friends of Bingham Park
Committee in 2018. At this time, we invite you to fill out the survey to assist
in either validating the 2018 data or identify emerging trends since the initial
survey was distributed.Step 2 - Residents are invited to join an online open
house with Councillor Fleury and the Friends of Bingham Park Committee to
discuss the results of the survey and prioritize the requested changes /
improvements. When: Feb 24, 2022 18:30 Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in
advance for this
meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-ChrjgoGN0huQvkIEb31YEDL9oHMAShStep
3 - Residents will be invited to provide comments, through Engage Ottawa, on the
preliminary concept design that will be prepared using the input received by the
community during steps 1 and 2.

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ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANS – WATER, WASTEWATER, STORMWATER, AND TRANSPORTATION



The City of Ottawa is seeking feedback from the community to help support the
development of the first four of a series of service-based Asset Management
Plans (AMPs) for water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation services.An
Asset Management Plan (AMP) is a document with a 10-year view of the strategies
that will be applied to infrastructure assets in order to achieve
service-delivery expectations, aligning with the City’s financial status. These
assets are essential to our quality of life and critical to providing services
to residents, businesses and visitors. Your engagement on this initiative is
important to us. Feedback from the community will be considered in a report to
Council later in 2021. The information will also help support long term planning
and strategy for how the City manages assets and investments now and into the
future. To participate, please review and reply to the questions below.
Responses and comments can be submitted until June 14, 2021. Background Like
other municipalities across Canada, the City of Ottawa strives to manage our
assets in a way that balances the delivery of services, long term costs and
risk.The City maintains approximately $50 billion (2020 dollars) in
infrastructure assets and acquires new infrastructure annually. These assets
require thoughtful, targeted investments in renewal, repair, rehabilitation and
replacement that balance service levels, risk and affordability. The
Comprehensive Asset Management (CAM) Program applies planning, finance,
engineering, maintenance and operations principles to support decision-making
for the creation of new assets and the rehabilitation or disposal of existing
ones.Ottawa’s approach to asset management adheres to industry best practices.
This video from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) demonstrates a
typical Canadian city’s journey with asset management. The City will be
developing additional Asset Management Plans for other service areas, including
public transit, over the next several years. Future consultations will be held
to solicit input.Asset Management Plans - Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and
TransportationThe City of Ottawa is currently developing its first four Asset
Management Plans, as summarized below: Asset Management Plan
(AMP)ScopeExamplesDrinking Water AMPAssets related to the collection,
production, treatment, storage, supply and distribution of drinking
waterWatermainsWater purification plantsWater towers Wastewater AMPAssets
related to the collection, transmission, treatment and disposal of wastewater
(sewage)Sanitary sewers Sewage treatment facility Stormwater AMPAssets related
to the collection, transmission, treatment, retention, infiltration, control and
disposal of stormwater (rainwater, snowmelt)Storm sewersRoadside
ditchesStormwater management pondsTransportation AMPAssets that support the
transportation network (excluding public transit, which will be the focus of a
separate future AMP)RoadsSidewalks, pathways, cycling facilities Bridges and
culvertsCity of Ottawa parking lots

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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TOOL KIT



The City is seeking feedback on an Emergency Management Tool Kit and Response
Plan Template to assist community groups in preparing for emergencies. This
step-by-step guide is intended to help you and your community learn how to
prepare for an emergency.This Tool Kit will:Show you what steps you can take to
plan for your personal safetyShow communities how they can work together and use
their strengths to be better preparedInform you about the City of Ottawa’s
Emergency Management ProgramDescribe what an emergency response by the City of
Ottawa may look like in your communityGive you the tools to become better
prepared as a community for an emergencyEmergencies can happen anywhere and at
any time. Almost every community will experience an emergency, and some can have
a big impact on its residents, services, and businesses. In Ottawa, recent
large-scale emergencies have highlighted the importance of knowing what to do
before, during and after an emergency occurs. During the first few days, it
could take some time for emergency responders to reach everyone in need. That
makes it even more important that individuals, families, and communities be
prepared to take care of themselves, especially for the first 72 hours. During
this time, everyone has a role in knowing how to help themselves and those
around them. By learning how communities can work together and with local
emergency responders during an emergency, they become stronger and better able
to manage and recover from the impacts.Who is this Tool Kit for?This Community
Emergency Management Tool Kit and Response Plan Template is designed to provide
communities of all sizes with useful information and guidance on how to use
existing community strengths and local resources to ensure the safety of
everyone.This Tool Kit is meant for any community that wishes to increase their
ability to keep each other safe during an emergency. This Tool Kit is also meant
to help any person within a community who would like to know how to develop a
personal or family emergency plan.Have your sayWe want to hear from you! Take
some time to review the draft Tool Kit in our Document Library and then complete
the survey from May 3 to May 28 to let us know what you think.Check out our
important links for more information about emergency preparedness.

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COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELL-BEING PLAN



Provide your feedback on the strategies and actions to improve safety and
well-being for everyone in Ottawa.

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PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES MASTER PLAN



June 1, 2021: Round 2 Consultation: Seeking feedback on the Draft Parks and
Recreation Facilities Master Plan:Welcome Back!We are pleased to invite you to
participate in the second round of consultations on the Parks and Recreation
Facilities Master Plan (the Plan).In Round 1 of public consultation, you told us
about what is important to you and what opportunities and challenges you see for
the City of Ottawa’s Parks, Outdoor and Indoor Recreation Facilities. We heard
from 2,200 people in the first round. We are aiming to reach our target of 5,000
with Round 2 of online survey #3 and more online engagement sessions.Your input
is important in developing the final recommendations!The purpose of this survey
is to seek feedback on the Master Plan document released on May 11. More
specifically, this survey focuses on the key recommendations related to the need
for parks and the number of specific types of facilities per thousands of
residents, such as pools, arenas and tennis courts. As an example, you will see
these recommendations written in the plan as 1:1,400 for playgrounds, which
means residents would have an average of 1 playground for every 1,400 residents
across the city.One main requirement for this plan is to determine the need for
parkland to meet population growth. There are many sections in the plan that are
focused on presenting research, staff and public consultation findings,
municipal benchmarking and current state analysis. This information was used to
develop recommendations for parkland and the number and type of recreation
facilities needed to serve residents for the next 10 years, to 2031.To easily
find sections and items within the Plan, please click on the document; on page 2
there is a table of contents that link to each section. You can also type the
page number in the box in the top of the toolbar. For items of interest, if you
click CTRL + F at the same time and type “tennis” (for example) you can use the
arrows to go to each sentence that contains that word or phrase.Before
completing the survey, we encourage you to read the Frequently Asked Questions,
the sections of the Master Plan that are relevant to you, your family, or your
organization, as well as Appendices A and B. These sections show the background
research, public consultation results and information that led to the
recommendations for parkland and for each of the recreation facility types.
Reviewing this material will help you complete the survey. If any links are
broken you can find the FAQ and draft Plan with the appendices on the right side
of this page.To participate, complete the online survey below (closing June 17)
or register for one of the following virtual bilingual consultation
sessions:Monday, June 7, 2021 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm; Register hereMonday, June 7,
2021 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm; Register hereTuesday, June 8, 2021 from 7:00 to 9:00
pm; Register here (see note below on session focus)Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from
9:00 to 11:00 am; Register here**Due to popular demand another new date has been
added** Monday, June 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm; Register hereAll sessions,
including the presentation and discussion, will be offered in English and
French. Upon registration, registrants will indicate their preferred language
and they will receive a link for either the English or French session.The June 8
and 14 session will be co-hosted by Ottawa Sport Council and will focus on
sports fields and the wide range of outdoor and indoor sports courts and
amenities and the needs of sport clubs and organizations.If you require a
disability related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please
contact 613-580-2424 ext. 25192 or RCFS-PublicEngagement@ottawa.ca(link sends
e-mail). For deaf community members, our facilitators can engage using Canada
Video Relay Service(link is external) or via the chat within the meeting.January
16, 2021: The City is looking for your feedback on the first Parks and
Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The plan will provide a framework to help the
City determine what municipal parks and recreation facilities we will need in
the next ten years to serve the needs of residents. This master plan will be
part of the City’s New Official Plan, which will be adopted in October.Get
InvolvedTell us how your household uses parks, outdoor and indoor recreation
facilities in your community, how satisfied you are with existing facilities and
what you would like to see in the future by filling out the surveys below:Parks
and Outdoor Recreation Facilities survey (Closed February 21)Indoor Recreation
Facilities survey (Closed March 12)Please answer questions based on your
pre-pandemic use of parks and facilities.If you require special accommodation,
you can email Selma.Hassan@ottawa.ca or call 613-580-2424, extension 25192 for
assistance. Thank you for your interest in the Parks and Recreation Facilities
Master Plan and please subscribe to the DiscoverRec newsletter for project
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OLD OTTAWA EAST COMMUNITY CENTRE AND FORECOURT PARK



The City is looking for your feedback on the potential development of the Old
Ottawa East Community Centre as well as the adjacent Forecourt Park, located in
Old Ottawa East, 205 Scholastic Drive – Deschâtelets building.Please access the
Old Ottawa East Community Centre and Forecourt Park survey, which is linked
below, to share your feedback on this project. The survey will be accessible
until September 12, 2021.If you are interested in the development of the Old
Ottawa East Community Centre and Forecourt Park please check this site regularly
for project updates and consultation opportunities.

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MIIKANA PARK



Miikana Park is a proposed 2.7 ha neighbourhood park located at 655 Miikana Road
in Leitrim. The park is situated within the Pathways at Findlay Creek
subdivision.The park is bounded by Miikana Road to the east and Gartersnake Way
to the south. To the north is an open space block for an overland swale. To the
west is a block for future residential development and a 120m wide naturalized
buffer between the park and the Leitrim Core Wetland.Proposed amenities for
Miikana Park include an intermediate soccer field, a full-size basketball court,
a playground, a splash pad, a shade structure, pathways, site furnishings,
landscape planting, and a tree preservation area.You can access the concept plan
for the park in the Document Library on the right side of the page. The
community is invited to provide comments on the proposed concept plan and
playground equipment.Please provide comments on the concept plan to
Burl.Walker@ottawa.ca by September 15, 2021.

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LAROCHE PARK



Laroche Park - Construction 2021Parks Planning and Facilities Services City of
Ottawa, is pleased to announce the tender for the Laroche Park and Community
Building Renewal Project has been awarded to Laurin Group.After some delays the
project is moving forward on this renewal project that includes the soil and
capping remediation of the park site, the removal of existing building and
amenities with the exception of the splash pad and the construction of community
building, playground, gazebo, basketball court, , new ball diamond and ultimate
field, pathways, benches, permanent lighting for the seasonal ice rink, small
parking lot new and extensive tree planting. The new community building will
include 2 meetings rooms, kitchen, washrooms and outdoor changeroom for seasonal
park use.The construction activities on site will commence June 2021 and
continue through 2022. Expected date of building occupancy is late summer/fall
2022. Park playground and basketball court will open late fall 2021. Sports
fields and seasonal rink use will not be available until 2023, due to turf and
grass establishment and warranty periods.The contractors will mobilize and
occupy the site for construction commencing Monday,June 14th, 2021.Commencing
Monday, June 14th, 2021, no public access will be permitted on the park
construction site for the duration of the project. Week 1 June 14th - June
18th:Construction site staging:Construction fencing - delivered and installed
from.Site trailer delivery - approx. 1daySite temporary power installation -
approx. 1 dayMonday June 14th, electrical and water services for park lighting
and the splash pad will be cut.Week 2 June 21st - 25th:site servicing and
contractor mobilisation will include equipment delivery, demolition of park
structures, etc. over 5 days.Regular updates regarding the progress of
construction including delays or impacts to the community, will be posted on the
Engage Ottawa website, Laroche Park page and provided to the Councillor.

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MCNABB PARK



McNabb ParkGazebo RenewalThe City has developed a concept plan to replace the
existing gazebo at McNabb Park located at 180 Percy Street, Somerset Ward 14.The
proposed concept plan and images are in the document library to the right.

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COVID-19: VACCINES



Tell us what you think about the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in Ottawa. What
are your reasons for getting vaccinated or not? Who do you talk to about
vaccines? What are the benefits and challenges for you and your family when it
comes to a COVID-19 vaccine? Share your feedback with us!

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PUBLIC REALM PLAN FOR STITTSVILLE MAIN STREET



The City is developing a new Public Realm Plan in the Stittsville community for
Stittsville Main Street from Hazeldean Road to Bobcat Way that will help inform
the street’s revitalization. This work includes a supporting transportation
study and street design that will identify opportunities for both short and
long-term reconstruction activities on the street with the goal of increasing
space for accessibility, pedestrian use, cycling, streetscaping, enhanced
lighting and greening.What is a Public Realm Plan?A Public Realm Plan will guide
any future upgrades, replacements and new elements in the public street. The
Plan is an important first step in the planning process for any future work
within the public street. The public realm includes everything located within
the public street including sidewalks, any cycling facilities, streetlights,
travelled lanes for vehicular traffic, benches, street trees, waste receptacles
etc.Why do we need a Public Realm Plan for Stittsville Main Street?Stittsville
Main Street plays a very important role in the community as a vibrant
traditional main street. Stittsville Main Street was last re-constructed 30
years ago and many elements on the street are in need of replacement or
upgrading. In order to ensure these future replacements and enhancements are
coordinated, a detailed Public Realm Plan is required. The plan will provide
design direction with a goal of beautifying the street while ensuring it is
accessible, inclusive, safe and inviting.Creating the planThe planning process
will study:Pedestrians and cyclistsLandscaping and Public Space
OpportunitiesStreet Furniture and LightingExisting and Planned ContextVehicle
circulations and volumesStreet intersectionsBelow and above grade utilities and
servicesPrevious Urban Planning work completed for the study areaPrivate
approaches, parking and loadingThe data will inform the new spatial requirements
and designs of sidewalks, cycling facilities, public spaces, street furniture,
street lighting, landscaping and other details as identified.This project is
scheduled to be delivered in four phases:Phase 1: Project LaunchPhase 2:
Existing Conditions and Transportation StudyPhase 3: Identification and
Evaluation of AlternativesPhase 4: Recommended Public Realm PlanScheduleThis
project is scheduled as a 6-month process, beginning in September 2021. Staff
will consult with residents and stakeholders over the course of the project.

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TOWING SERVICES REGULATORY REVIEW



The City regularly receives concerns and complaints related to towing services,
particularly about:BillingBusiness practicesSafety on the roadSafety at accident
scenesAlleged illegal activitiesAlthough the City regulates towing services
through limited provisions found in the Traffic and Parking By-law, there is no
business licensing or regulatory regime for the towing industry. We are
reviewing if regulations are needed for towing companies, tow truck drivers and
storage yards in Ottawa.Thank you to those who provided input on potential
towing regulations during our consultation period. We have reviewed the comments
received, and a “What We Heard” document was released in the Fall of 2020 that
outlined the City`s consultation results.Province of Ontario’s Towing ReviewOn
June 29, 2020, the Province of Ontario announced that it was establishing a task
force to improve provincial oversight of the towing industry. The Provincial
task force will help develop a regulatory model with the stated goals of
increasing safety and enforcement, clarifying protections for consumers and
improving industry standards, and considering tougher penalties for violators.On
March 2nd, 2021, the Province of Ontario announced the launch of a Joint Forces
Operation between the Ontario Provincial Police and municipal police services,
as well as a Tow Zone Pilot, to improve the safety and enforcement of the towing
industry in Ontario. These announcements were based on the recommendations of
the Provincial Towing Task Force, which recently published its recommendations
and findings, as well as an overview of its research.The City of Ottawa is
working with Provincial counterparts on the task force and monitoring the
outcome of the provincial review, with a view to ensuring that recommendations
for municipal towing regulations align with and complement provincial
initiatives for this industry. Further information will be provided as it
becomes available. City staff will be reporting findings and recommendations for
municipal towing regulations to the Community and Protective Services Committee
and Council once all research, consultations and policy development are
complete.Stay up-to-date on the towing review by subscribing to our Engage
Ottawa project page. You can also email your questions to
towingregulations@ottawa.ca.

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IONA PARK



The City is looking for feedback on the lifecycle renewal of the shade-shelter
in Iona Park Ward 15. The park is located at 223 Iona St. The park renewal
includes the removal of the existing wood shelter and the installation of two
new umbrella tables as well as two accessible benches.The concept plans and
images are in the document library on the right. Please provide comments and
your preferred option A or B below.

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CORONATION PARK



The City is looking for your feedback on a new splash pad in Coronation Park
located at 42 Coronation Avenue in Ward 18 - Alta Vista.The concept plan and
images are in the document library on the right. Take the survey below to share
your feedback.

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SHEFFIELD GLEN PARK



The City is looking for your feedback on a splash pad replacement in Sheffield
Glen Park located at 2320 Southvale Crescent in Ward 18 - Alta Vista.The concept
plans and images are in the document library on the right. Take the survey below
to share your feedback.

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SHOREWAY WOODS PARK



The City is looking for your feedback on the pathway connection through Shoreway
Woods Park at 445 Shoreway Drive in Ward 20 - Osgoode.The concept plan and
images are in the document library on the right. Please share your feedback
below.

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ATRIUM PARK



Update: October 5, 2021Construction of the Atrium Park project has commenced.
Substantial construction completion is anticipated in fall 2022. Please note
that additional time will be required before the soccer field turf is
established and ready for sports field use.Consultation ResultsThank you to
everyone who provided their input on the playground equipment options for Atrium
Park during the public consultation held in February. We heard from 51
residents, with 65 percent of residents preferring Option 1. The park is being
designed to incorporate this playground equipment.The project team is proceeding
to make the following changes to the park design in response to the comments
that were proposed and received:Adding separate swings in the junior play
areaCreating a yellow, purple, blue and gray colour scheme for the playground
equipmentAdding a balance beam to the playground areaShifting the proposed
pathway at the western side of the park away from the residential lots near the
Andromeda Road walkway blockRelocating two trees to the area between the pathway
and the western edge of the parkAdding a pathway from the Atrium Ridge sidewalk
to the playground areaAdding Core Glow stones at the pathway nodesA public
consultation summary is provided in the document here.Construction of the park
is anticipated to commence in 2021.Thank you again to everyone who
participated!The City is looking for your help to design a new park in Riverside
South. Atrium Park is a proposed 2.4-hectare neighbourhood park located at 886
Atrium Ridge. We want your feedback on the park’s concept plan and proposed
amenities. Atrium Park is surrounded by:Atrium Ridge to the northBrian Good
Avenue to the eastProposed Catholic elementary school to the southFuture homes
to the westA walkway that connects the park to Andromeda RoadWe want your
feedback on the proposed amenities including:Full-size soccer fieldFull-size
basketball courtDoubles pickleball courtPlayground with splash padFitness
equipmentGazeboParking lot with 35 spacesPathwaysPark furniture, like benches
and tablesLandscapingYou can find the two-concept plan and images of the
proposed amenities in the Document Library to the right. Take the survey below
to tell us your preferences and provide comments on the amenities and the
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CHAPEL HILL PARK



The City is looking for feedback on the replacement of the spray post with a new
splash pad at Chapel Hill Park, located at 1556 Forest Valley Drive.The existing
spray post area is quite small and surrounded by mature trees making it
difficult to located a new splash pad without significant impacts to the mature
trees. The proposed splash pad has been relocated closer to existing water and
hydro services in an open area east of the baseball field in order to
accommodate a larger splash pad. The design layout has integrated the splash pad
with the new covered seating area being installed at Chapel Hill Park. A new
picnic table will be placed in the location of the former spray post. The
proposed splash pad concept plan and images are in the document library on the
right. Please share your feedback below.

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ELEVATION PARK



The City is looking for your feedback on the Concept Plan for a new park
development for Elevation Park in Ward 21, Rideau-Goulbourn. The 1.7 hectare
park will be located in a new development known as The Ridge which is being
constructed by Caivan Communities. The development is generally located south of
Cambrian Road, north of Barnsdale Road, east of Borrisokane Road, and west of
Greenbank Road. The park property is bordered by Chillerton Drive to the north,
and Elevation Road to the west.You can download and review the Elevation Park
Concept Plan in the ‘Document Library’ (located to the right) which shows the
proposed design and more information on the proposed park amenities, including
the play equipment. Please be aware that the final park plan may differ from the
concept being presented as a result of the public consultation responses,
technical detailing, and supply and/or financial constraints.Take the survey
below to share your feedback and let us know your priorities. The survey will be
open until Monday, 15 November. Please note that the survey can only be taken
once per account.

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OTTAWA RIVER PATHWAY



The City is looking for feedback on potential tree planting options within the
Ottawa River Pathway, located at 6317 Radisson Way. The areas for potential tree
planting are located north of Voyageur Drive between Fairwinds Terrace and west
of Radisson Way. The community has the opportunity to select where future tree
planting and reforestation could take place within this stretch of the Ottawa
River Pathway. This survey proposes general tree planting and reforestation
locations. A detailed planting plan by Forestry staff would be created as an
outcome of this community survey. A maintenance plan is also presented within
these options. This community survey does not address tree planting through-out
Ward 1 and is limited to this specific location. The proposed tree planting
options are in the document library on the right. Please share your feedback
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BURNETT PARK



The City is looking for your feedback on the replacement of some play facilities
at Burnett Park. Burnett park is located at 135 Sherway Drive, in Barrhaven. The
project included the replacement of junior play facilities with an accessible
spinner and two bouncers in an engineered wood fiber pit. Two accessible
benches, and an accessible ramp to the play area will also be installed. Swing
sets and existing senior play structure will remain. A full Concept Plan can be
found in the links to the right. You can help City staff with this project by
completing the poll below, and letting us know your thoughts on the project.
City staff are also looking for feedback on which of the spring riders of the
four pictured are favoured.a) Big Tow Bouncerb) Triceratops BouncerC) Whale
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WESTCLIFFE PARK



The City is looking for your feedback to renew the playground at Westcliffe Park
located at 681 Seyton Drive in Ward 8. The concept plans and images are in the
document library on the right. Take the survey below to share your
feedback.PROPOSED DESIGNSPlease select your preference on the two options for
the new play equipment.Concept AConcept B

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HIGH PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT STANDARD



Sustainable and resilient design in new development supports public health and
safety, environmental protection and responds to climate change, all of which
are priorities within Ottawa’s new Official Plan. Over the last two decades,
many municipalities across Ontario have instituted what are commonly referred to
as "green development standards" as they have proven to be an effective tool in
building capacity within the industry to advance the sustainability and
resiliency in new developments.Using the authority set out under the Planning
Act, the City proposes to advance sustainable and resilient design priorities by
phasing in minimum performance measures for new development that require site
plan and plan of subdivision approval, starting in summer 2022.The High
Performance Development Standard tool has been introduced as part of the new
Official Plan and is one of 20 priority projects identified in the Energy
Evolution Strategy.We welcome you to explore this page to learn more about the
proposed standard and its measures.Why is it important?The High Performance
Development Standard is important to set out measures in order to realize the
objectives of sustainable and resilient design as set out in the new Official
Plan.Many of the requirements in the High Performance Development Standard are
existing, whether part of an existing guideline, by-law or other document. The
High Performance Development Standard will allow city staff to prioritize and
package all the requirements that support sustainable and resilient design
together in one place. It will also assist in reviewing and maintaining the
requirements, as well as in tracking and reporting on sustainability
objectives.The High Performance Development Standard Building Energy Efficiency
metric is especially important as buildings represent one of the largest sources
of Ottawa’s greenhouse gas emissions and contributors to the Climate Emergency.
Buildings accounted for 46 per cent of the city’s total community emissions in
2020. As one of the key goals of sustainable and resilient design, new buildings
that are designed to be energy efficient and which respond to the City’s
emissions reduction targets from the outset will save on costly retrofits in the
future.Information sessionDecember 77 pm to 8:30 pmZoomFind out more about the
High Performance Development Standard, the proposed requirements and how they
will support sustainable and resilient building design in Ottawa. The session
will include a presentation followed by a question and answer period with the
project team. Register today to reserve your spot. Have your sayThe High
Performance Development Standard has been developed in consultation with
industry and energy experts. The standard works with the processes and
authorities available to the City of Ottawa to advance sustainable and resilient
design. We would like your feedback on how we have addressed the sustainability
and resiliency of new developments with the draft standard. Please provide your
input using the feedback form.

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PARKLAND DEDICATION BY-LAW REVIEW



Parkland Dedication By-law Under Section 42 of the Province of Ontario’s
Planning Act, as part of the municipal approval process for land development and
redevelopment, municipalities can require developers to either: Contribute land
for parks; and/or Provide Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland (CILP) where there is limited
opportunity to provide land for parkland As of September 2020, the Province’s
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act now requires that all municipalities in Ontario
enact new parkland dedication by-laws if they wish to continue to use the
“alternative requirement” permitted under subsection 42(3) of the Planning Act.
The alternative requirement allows municipalities to maximize the amount of
parkland dedication in high density residential development applications. The
deadline for enacting a new parkland dedication by-law is September 18, 2022.
Therefore, the City has begun the review process to enable this. Among other
considerations, the new parkland dedication by-law will reflect the direction of
the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (2021) and the new Official Plan
to ensure that new parks meet the needs of a growing and intensifying city. The
City’s current Parkland Dedication By-law (By-law 2009-95, as amended) will
remain in effect until a new by-law is enacted. Stakeholder Consultation Input
from stakeholders, is an integral component of the project. Consultation will
begin in December 2021 and the City will bring forward a new by-law in 2022 for
consideration by committee and council. Timelines Consultation: Q4, 2021 and Q1,
2022Report to Planning Committee and Council: Q2/Q3, 2022 How to get involved
Register for updates on the projectAttend a consultation sessionProvide your
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WHITE HORSE PARK



In 2022, the play equipment in White Horse Park (5484 Old Mill Way) will be
replaced through a lifecycle renewal project. The park renewal will include the
removal and replacement of the existing play structure and swings, the
replacement of the park sign with a single post flag sign, and the installation
of the engineered woof fiber which is an accessible fall surface. The concept
plans are in the document library on the right. Please provide your comments and
preferred option A or B in the survey below.

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CITY BUDGET 2022



It's your city and your budget, so we want to hear from you! Your feedback helps
inform the City’s budget priorities and contributes to decisions about
investments in services that you want and need. Using this online tool, you can
ask questions, or share ideas about the budget.How the City budget worksWatch a
short video and learn the basics of how the City budget works.For more
information on understanding the City budget, visit Ottawa.ca. Have your
sayShare your feedback:Submit a question belowFill out the budget survey
belowSubmit your ideas to your Ward CouncillorFollow and communicate with us on
Facebook and Twitter @ottawacity, using the hashtag #ottbudgetCall 3-1-1 (TTY:
613-580-2401). Rural residents call 613-580-2400.Opportunities for participation
in our budget processThe draft budget is developed in the summer and fall.
During this time, members of the community can provide input by asking
questions, communicating with the Mayor and Council, and completing surveys.
There are Councillor led public consultation sessions for you to share your
views with Council. A list of sessions that were held is available on this
page.The draft budget presentation and web cast is Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
If you are interested in the budget of a specific City service, the City
Services chart will show you where to look. Draft budget books are published on
Ottawa.ca.Each standing committee or board will review the budget of specific
service areas that reports to them. These meeting dates are published on this
page, and on Ottawa.ca. At the meetings, there is an opportunity for community
delegations to register and make a brief presentation to the Standing
Committee.On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Council will approve the 2022 budget.
The budget books are updated, and posted on Ottawa.ca.City services and standing
committee/external board reporting structureA list of all City Services, the
department name, and the Standing Committee that reviews the budget is provided
on this page if you wish to look at specific budget details. The list will
indicate which standing committee will review the budget of a specific
service.For more budget information, visit Ottawa.ca.

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REMEMBERING OTTAWA: STORIES AND LEGACIES



Commemoration is a way to honour community stories and legacies. Commemorative
activity helps to build and reinforce collective memory, passing along knowledge
of achievements and difficult pasts from generation to generation.As part of its
cultural development mandate, the City of Ottawa is developing a municipal
commemoration policy to guide commemorative programs and activities in our city.
Diverse stories, histories, cultures, communities and legacies abound in Ottawa.
Remembering Ottawa: Stories and Legacies will ensure that these collective and
compelling memories are honoured.Ottawa is unique:It rests on the unceded
territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe Host Nation;Ottawa is home to diverse
Indigenous, immigrant and equity-deserving, communities;The Ottawa landscape
connects neighbouring urban, suburban and rural lifestyles; andOttawa serves as
both Canada’s National Capital and also a multilingual, medium-sized North
American city with French and English as official languages.As residents of
Ottawa, we hope that you will participate in this policy development process as
we move through the various stages of research, consultation and engagement in
2021. You are invited to follow the progress of this cultural development work
by visiting Engage Ottawa regularly for updates. You are also encouraged to
contribute by sharing your constructive input and by participating in engagement
activities over the next months.We would like to hear from you! We’re interested
in your contributions, your stories and your legacies. It’s important that the
new municipal commemoration policy reflects the diversity that is in Ottawa.To
get the conversation started, you are welcome to leave your comments in our
Survey section below. Or please feel free to contact us via this email:
remembering.sesouvenir@ottawa.ca

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THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN



The Ottawa Hospital’s new Civic campus development, which will be located on
Carling Avenue adjacent to Dow’s Lake, will be the major referral centre for
Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and parts of Nunavut, and the Eastern Ontario
Trauma Centre. As one of Canada’s largest acute care learning and research
hospitals, the new campus will provide a full range of specialized services,
research and education for those with the most complex injuries and
illness.Background of the hospital project2007 - the Ottawa Hospital convened a
Steering Committee to develop a Master Plan which concluded the current Civic
Campus is too old and would be too difficult and costly to rebuild.2009 to 2013
- the Ottawa Hospital (TOH) was in discussions with the Government of Canada
related to master planning for a new Ottawa Hospital campus and land
requirements.2014 - the Government of Canada commissioned the National Capital
Commission to assist in the land transfer process to TOH.December 2015 - the
federal government requested a further review of the land options for the new
campus and four sites were examinedDecember 2016 - Canadian Heritage requested
that the Federal government make the Sir John Carling site available as the
future location of the new campus of TOH.May 2017 - the City’s Planning
Committee recommended that staff initiate Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendment applications for this federal land use decision.September 2017 to
January 2018 – public engagement strategy with nine open housesDecember 2017 and
March 2018 – design sessions with the Urban Design Review PanelFebruary 2018 -
PSPC announced a 99-year lease between the Federal Government and TOH for the
development of a new campus.May to June 2018 – Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments approved by Planning Committee and City Council through By-law
2018-198 to a new Institutional I2 ZoneA holding provision, (D07-12-21-20-TOH)
was established to ensure a master plan, transportation study, cultural heritage
study and master servicing study will be approved by Planning Committee and
Council. The holding provision can be lifted once Planning Committee and Council
approve the subject Master Plan and its related supporting studies.ProposalThe
proposed Hospital Site is located at 930 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street
that is approximately 21 hectares in size within Wards 16 and 17 and adjacent to
Wards 14 and 15 (see Figure 1).The site is irregularly shaped and bound by
Carling Avenue to the north, Prince of Wales Drive and Preston Street to the
east and is loosely bound by the National Capital Commission Scenic Driveway to
the south and Maple Drive to the east. The Trillium line (O-Train line) bisects
the eastern part of the site.The primary access for staff and visitors is off
both Carling Avenue (across from Champagne Ave) and Prince of Wales Drive,
accessing the new 4 storey parking structure.New Civic ProjectMaster PlanOnce
the Master Plan is approved, individual site plan control applications will be
submitted for City review and approval based on the proposed phasing of the
hospital master plan.Due to the size of the project, the new Ottawa Hospital
will be completed in phases. The Master Plan currently outlines 10 phases, where
the first three phases will prepare the site for the Hospital’s construction set
to begin in Phase 4 (2024-2028).2021: Widen the O-Train trench, enabling the
construction of a parking garage2022: Start of on-site parking garage to be
completed end of 2023; select the preferred proponents and long-term partners
for the new Civic development2023: Establish the services and utilities to the
Site2024: Construction begins for four years2025 to 2027: The transit connection
to TOH Campus will be improved with the opening of Dow’s Lake Light Rail Transit
(LRT) Station.2027: Transition management to the new site2028: Grand opening2030
to 2048: Future expansionsTimelines and Approval AuthorityThe target date for
the application to be considered by the City’s Planning Committee, is August 26,
2021Stay Informed and InvolvedRegister for future notifications about this site
plan control application by providing your comments by e-mailing Sean Moore and
adding File No. D07-12-21-20-TOH in the subject line.Access submitted plans and
studies regarding this application online at ottawa.ca/devapps.

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HONEY GABLES PARK



Honey Gables ParkOn January 20 2022, the City will present two proposed concepts
for the playground renewal at Honey Gables Park located at 14 Ryeburn Drive in
Ward 22, Gloucester-Southgate. The consultation will take place via Webinar from
6:30-8:00 p.m. We are looking for your feedback regarding the lifecycle
replacement of the 5-12-year-old play structure. A comments period will be open
for 2 weeks after the presentation until February 3, 2022. Webinar link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82762339838The two concept images are in the document
library on the right.

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NEW TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION: BUILDING PERMITS & LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS



The City of Ottawa has undertaken a multi-year, technology project to replace
components of the 20-year-old Municipal Application Partnership (MAP) software
solution. The MAP software solution currently used for land development
applications, permits and licensing by the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic
Development Department (PIEDD) has reached end-of-life and requires
modernization.The city has signed a contract with COMPUTRONIX to implement their
POSSE Land Management Software (LMS) for processing applications and permits.
The POSSE LMS has been on the market for over 25 years and is now a significant
competitor for many North American municipalities. This new technology solution
will help modernize business processes to better serve residents, businesses and
meet the city's evolving technology needs.This modern software provides many
advantages which includes:A consistent user-friendly experience across multiple
devicesSelf-serve access and secure online payment options for the publicA
mobile-friendly, bilingual, accessible, online web interface with responsive
designRemote access to real time information and tools for field workers using a
mobile applicationWhat does this mean for YOU?This new technology solution will
introduce a Customer Portal, and with it the ability to fully submit an
application on any mobile device, from the comfort of your own home or work
site. This new paperless process, allows you, the applicant, to enter
information, upload plans and submit payment, without traveling to your nearest
Client Service Center. You may check on the status of your application by
routinely logging into your Customer Portal to view updates and comments from
staff. The project will use a phased in approach with three phases over
approximately a five-year period.Phase 1 is currently underway and will have two
launches that include functions related to building permit records and reports,
applications and inspections for items such as houses, multi-unit and large
construction projects, pool enclosures, sundecks and accessory structures,
etc.The roll-out of the first phase will be as follows:Launch 1 (October
2021)Access to Building Permit Records and Compliance Reports only. These will
have a whole new look and feel and include online web access!Launch 2 (August
2022)All remaining Building Code permits and applications. See FAQs for more
details.Have your say!Take a few minutes to complete our quick poll or send us
your questions about the project. We will be happy to get back to you and share
more information as it becomes available. We want to hear from you! We will be
updating this page with new information and updates throughout the year. Please
subscribe and visit the page frequently as the project rolls out, to stay
informed and actively engaged.

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WHOOPING CRANE PARK



The City is looking for your help to design a new park in Riverside South.
Whooping Crane Park is a proposed 1.2-hectare park located on the north side of
Whooping Crane Ridge between Canvasback Ridge and Spratt Road. To the north of
the park is a woodlot that has been purchased by the City. The park’s municipal
address is 71 Whooping Crane Ridge. Proposed park amenities include a
playground, a wooded area, pathways, site furnishings and landscaping.The City
is conducting a two-step public consultation process for the park design. For
the first step, we are requesting the public’s input to choose a style for the
playground equipment. Two style options are proposed: a “Traditional Nature
Theme” and a “Modern Nature Theme”. You can find a preliminary park concept plan
and representative playground equipment images for each style option in the
Document Library to the right. Take the survey below to tell us your preference
for one of the playground equipment style options. After the preferred style
option has been selected, the Landscape Architect will prepare a final concept
plan with a playground design. The final concept plan and images of the proposed
playground equipment will then be posted on Engage Ottawa for the second step in
the public consultation process.

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THE NEW OFFICIAL PLAN



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. In
2019, the City of Ottawa began a multi-year process to develop a new Official
Plan. This page will be your hub for all updates, proposed policy and
opportunities to provide feedback.Below you will see an Updates and Engage
section. Updates will be where you can get all new information on the Official
Plan, for example any FAQ's, blogs, and draft policies.After reviewing the
information provided, we invite you to participate through the different
feedback opportunities in the Engage section. Both sections will be continuously
updated throughout the Official Plan process.This website is also a tool to
support residents' engaging their communities in the new Official Plan. Check
out the Toolkit section to get a step by step guide for reaching new people in
the Official Plan process.

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COMMUNITY BENEFITS CHARGE STRATEGY



Community Benefits ChargeThe City of Ottawa has begun work on a proposal to
establish a new Community Benefits Charge (CBC) By-law and strategy replacing
the current Planning Act, Section 37 provisions. Input from all stakeholders is
an integral component of the project that will provide certainty to the
development industry while allowing the City greater flexibility in implementing
benefit funds. The proposed by-law and strategy will be submitted to City
Council in June 2022.How Section 37 worked in the pastTo control land use
planning, municipalities in Ontario create zoning by-laws or Official Plans that
often place limits on heights and densities of buildings in municipalities.
Under the Planning Act - Section 37, the City may allow increased height or
density on a site in exchange for facilities, services or something else that
will benefit the community. This exchange of increased height and/or density in
return for community benefits is referred to as density bonusing.In September
2022, provincial legislation will end the City’s ability to collect those
revenues. Instead, municipalities will be able to enact a community benefits
charge by-law to collect fees and fund a range of community services required as
a result of new growth.New CBC regulationsCommunity benefits charges will work
with development charges and parkland dedication to ensure that municipalities
have the tools and resources they need to build complete communities. CBCs could
be imposed to recover the capital costs of any service needed due to
development.Municipalities are only permitted to impose CBCs for higher density
residential development. Community Benefits Charges will be capped at four per
cent of land value on the day before a building permit is issued. Section 37
prohibits CBCs for developments or redevelopment of fewer than 10 residential
units or for buildings or structures with fewer than five storeys.The following
types of development are exempt from CBCs:Long-term care homesRetirement
homesUniversities, colleges, and Indigenous InstitutesMemorial homes, clubhouses
or athletic grounds of the Royal Canadian LegionHospicesNon-profit housingCBC
StrategyBefore passing a CBC by-law, the City must have a CBC strategy which
identifies what will be funded by the charges and meets the requirements in the
regulation. Estimates of increased need for services or facilities as relate to
the anticipated development would be included.The CBC strategy will be aligned
with Council priorities, promoting economic growth and diversification by
supporting business investment and expansion.The CBC strategy will promote
thriving communities through safety, culture, social and physical well-being for
our residents. Investments may include park improvements and/or dedication,
cycling infrastructure, public realm improvements and traffic calming
measures.The CBC strategy will also promote sustainable infrastructure, ensuring
that investment meets the future growth and service needs of the city.The CBC
By-law and strategy must be passed by City Council prior to the end of the
statutory transition period on September 18, 2022.TimelinesConsultation Q4,
2021, and Q1, 2022Report to Planning Committee and Council Q2, 2022How to get
involvedRegister for updates on the projectSign up for the City Builders
newsletterAttend a consultation sessionProvide your feedback

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INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN



The Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP) is a strategic document that sets
growth-related goals, objectives, and priorities for municipal infrastructure
related to water purification and distribution, wastewater collection and
treatment, and stormwater management, supporting the City’s New Official Plan
project. The Official Plan provides a vision for the future growth of the City
and a policy framework to guide the City’s physical development.A key focus of
the updated IMP will include developing strategies and programs aimed at
managing infrastructure capacity to support increasing rates of intensification.
Projects will be identified in order to achieve expected levels of service for
community infrastructure while being socially, environmentally, and economically
conscious of our water resources and assisting to implement the City’s climate
change strategy. Infrastructure needs and cost forecasts to the year 2046 will
also be identified, in keeping with the Official Plan’s horizon.Preparation of
the plan will follow City Council’s adoption of the Official Plan and will be
coordinated with the Long Range Financial Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
Review, the Comprehensive Asset Management (CAM) and the Wet Weather
Infrastructure Management Plan.

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ANTI-RACISM AND ETHNOCULTURAL RELATIONS INITIATIVES



At the City of Ottawa, we are committed to incorporating equity, diversity, and
inclusion in the way we deliver services and we want all residents to feel
heard, seen, and well served. We recognize systemic racism exists and it is our
duty as public servants, members of the community, and as human beings to work
together in the fight against systemic racism*.In the past year, the City has
implemented new anti-racism measures, including committing a budget to create an
Anti-Racism Secretariat to address systemic racism in our community and within
the City’s workplaces and services. The Secretariat will ensure the City
collects and uses race-based data and applies an anti-racism lens when
developing City policies. The Secretariat will work to actively remove barriers
based on race and contribute to a society where resources are distributed and
opportunities are created equitably for all, no matter the color of your skin.*
Systemic Racism: A system in which public policies, institutional practices,
cultural representations, and other norms work in various, often reinforcing
ways to perpetuate racial group inequity. Systemic racism is not something that
a few people or institutions choose to practice. Instead, it has been a feature
of the social, economic, and political systems in which we all exist.

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TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE



Provide your feedback on how the City how our transportation system can move us
in the right direction for decades to come.

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ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

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LET'S USE DATA TO MAKE OTTAWA BETTER



The City provides free access to data and information through its Open Ottawa
data portal. As part of the City's Smart City 2.0 Strategy, we want to hear your
ideas on how to improve the portal and what data sets you would like to see.

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WHY ENGAGE?



Engage Ottawa introduces new and innovative online tools to improve how the City
engages with you. These online tools give you the opportunity to weigh in on the
projects and initiatives that you care about, at your convenience.Public
EngagementPublic engagement refers to a range of activities that facilitate and
support the contribution of ideas and insights from you. Your input will allow
us to make decisions that are informed and reflective of your concerns and
needs.What public engagement does not mean is that everyone will always agree on
decisions that are made within the Municipality. Ottawa is made up of a diverse
population with very different interests and approaches to what Ottawa is and
how to improve it. What we will do, is listen to all of those different opinions
and incorporate them into the decision-making process, in a fair and balanced
way.Benefits of Public EngagementPublic Engagement provides a valuable link
between Council, City staff and the community. It offers a range of benefits,
including, but not limited to:Improving Council’s decision-making process by
taking into account a greater range of perspectives, experience, and
knowledgeEnsuring that diverse voices have a place at the tableCreating a shared
purposeEncouraging greater community participationCreating a better connected
and informed communityReducing the level of misconception or
misinformationIdentifying and addressing potential and existing
concernsEmpowering participants to take ownership of programs and
initiativesEnsuring commitment and greater ownership of the final decision by
the community

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CLOSED OPPORTUNITIES

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December 17 2019

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January 22 2020

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February 11 2020

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October 21 2019

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April 17 2019

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VETERANS' PARK

July 29 2020

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E-CARGO BIKE SURVEY

June 25 2021


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