Everyone can learn more about the planning process in Ottawa
Planning and development is a complicated business. However, it is also an incredibly important part of what we manage on a daily basis. You need to understand planning issues if you are:
Buying or selling a property
Renovating a house or building
Living or working near a development site
Simply concerned or interested about your city’s future
This is why we created the Planning Primer↗. It’s an opportunity for you to learn about planning in Ottawa. There is no cost to participate.
How it works
Virtual workshops are hosted on Zoom four times per year. The next sessions are in April and you have two to choose from, depending on which fits your schedule:
Monday, April 7, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 9, 6 to 8 pm
What to expect
The sessions are led by planning staff and each workshop includes a discussion, with time for questions and answers.
There is a core course that describes the legislative and policy basis under which land-use planning decisions are made, the way policy documents are amended and how to make a development application. In addition to the core course, other workshops may focus on a specific planning topic. Some examples of past electives include:
The goal of the Planning Primer sessions is to help residents become more informed and engaged in the land-use planning process.
You can learn more about Planning Primers↗ on the City’s website, ottawa.ca.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca↗, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook↗, Bluesky↗, X↗ and Instagram↗.