Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Ottawa is reviewing the 10-year housing and homelessness plan (2020–2030) and inviting input from the public.
Every municipality in Ontario is required to have a 10-Year Plan and to review and update it every five years.
The current 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan (2020–2030), which guides the City’s efforts to address local housing and homelessness needs, was approved by Council in June 2020.
The 2024 Progress Report on the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan highlighted key outcomes including:
- Over 1,000 households were housed from the Centralized Wait List
- 215 unsheltered individuals secured housing
- 398 households were supported through the Housing First Program
- 996 low-income households received new housing benefits
- 318 new affordable and 75 supportive housing units were completed
- 815 affordable and 112 supportive housing units were under construction at year-end
A mid-point review is underway, and includes:
- assessing the current and future housing needs
- creating objectives and targets to meet the housing needs
- reviewing how we’ll achieve the plan’s goals
- determining how we’ll measure progress
It’s an opportunity to assess and update the plan, making sure it continues to adapt to changing priorities in housing, and meet the evolving needs of residents.
Visit Engage Ottawa to find out more and complete the online survey. The survey will be open until Aug. 8.
There will be a virtual webinar and a series of open house events in the fall to provide further engagement opportunities.
