Official Plan 2021

Official Plan discussion paper responses

Paul and Daniel reported on the initial meeting of the “People’s Official Plan” on May 15^th, which was well attended with about 20 participants, including several from beyond the immediate sponsoring groups  – the GA, the FCA, Ecology Ottawa and CAFES. At that meeting, it was agreed that a joint response to the discussion papers produced by the City should be prepared, along the lines of the framework developed by Paul to make climate change the central organizing theme of the new Official Plan. Paul presented this framework and the draft response to the discussion papers and invited comments and suggestions. Following an in-depth and engaging discussion, the proposed response was supported, with some modifications.

Action: Paul to coordinate with FCA, Ecology and CAFES to submit this joint response to City staff prior to the deadline (originally May 31, it was subsequently extended to June 30 by the City).