City Hall Insider: Surplus property housing
With more than 10,000 Ottawa households waiting for social housing and nearly 3,000 individuals estimated to be experiencing homelessness, the city is dipping into its own coffers to supply city-owned properties as sites for future affordable housing.
Downtown
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Council takes steps to support rural homeowners in home upgrades and retrofits
In one of the latest efforts to increase advocacy and equal investment opportunity in rural Ottawa, city council is working to assess whether the Better Homes Ottawa program can be adjusted to support rural infrastructure and rural housing needs.
Housing
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How Habitat for Humanity is bringing home ownership within reach for local families
In its largest project to date, Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa is building affordable townhomes in Nepean, all of which will be made available for ownership to local families in need. But after only one week, the organization was forced to pause applications due to a surge in demand and interest.
Housing
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Should OC Transpo special constables have provincial powers?
In response to provincial legislation, Coun. Stephanie Plante tabled a motion that would allow transit special constables to issue provincial fines for public consumption of illegal substances.
Police
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Q&A: Jason Burrggraaf talks housing supply, zoning and red tape — and what we can do to fix it
The Lookout sat down with Jason Burggraaf, director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association (GOHBA), to learn more about housing supply, zoning, the role the city plays in promoting home building, and whether the city’s most recent promises will make an impact.
Housing
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