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HCA Response to Draft City of Ottawa Official Plan
Please see below the HCA’s response to the draft of the City’s next Official Plan (OP). Ten community volunteers spent many hours working on our response, addressing a number of concerns with the proposed OP.

Vacant Unit Tax – Feedback to City
The City is looking for feedback from residents as it considers a residential Vacant Unit Tax, which would help the City fund more affordable housing.

Mechanicsville and Hintonburg Community Associations Oppose Embassy Row along the Ottawa River.
Please find below links to a letter we sent to the National Capital Commission and to a press release issued by the Mechanicsville Community Association, both urging the NCC to withdraw a proposal to establish an embassy row along the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway.

Who And When To Call – City of Ottawa, Police Services and Other Services
Please find below an updated list of who to call when dealing with safety and security issues. Reporting is an important tool in addressing any issues or concerns. Accurate data is key to policy and service improvements.