Fill it First means adding homes to Ottawa’s existing urban and suburban neighbourhoods rather than expanding into new car-dependent subdivisions.
OCAF is working to facilitate more housing options throughout Ottawa in locations with schools, shopping, transit, parks, and services to improve livability, affordability and sustainability.
Ottawa’s $692M Development Charge Proposal
The City of Ottawa has applied for $692M in provincial infrastructure funding, offering a 54% cut to development charges in return. If approved, the majority would fund housing growth outside the Greenbelt – raising questions about how well the plan aligns with the City’s intensification goals.
Call for Proposals – Secondary Suites in Ottawa
Ottawa Secondary Suites Outreach & Content Development
OCAF is expanding our Secondary Suite Initiative designed to encourage the uptake and completions of additional residential units in Ottawa.
Housing and Climate Analysis
How Ottawa can Cut Carbon Emissions and Deliver Housing
By planning for a diversity of homes within existing neighbourhoods, Ottawa can reduce sprawl and cut GHG emissions associated with new housing by 35-50%.
City of Ottawa’s Housing Plan
OCAF submission
The City of Ottawa approved a plan to deliver new housing, with Mayor Sutcliffe calling it a step toward making the city the most « housing-friendly » in Canada.
OCAF welcomes this ambition and supports measures that focus on affordable housing and enabling « gentle density ».
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