Urban Design Guidelines for Low-Rise Infill Housing

Written By Wilson Lo

The City of Ottawa is developing new comprehensive Urban Design Guidelines for Low-rise Infill Housing. The guidelines will reflect the policies and directions set out in the Official Plan.

The new guidelines will help improve how low-rise housing fits into Ottawa’s neighbourhoods. They will:

  • Explain what low-rise infill housing is and why thoughtful design matters.

  • Give clear design advice to City staff, developers, and residents.

  • Offer guidance on how to plan sites so they are sustainable, consider trees, and well-integrated.

  • Support better-designed housing that is sensitive to the existing and planned neighbourhood context.

Stay informed and engaged:

  • Visit the project webpage for content and updates.

  • Attend the virtual public meeting on October 29, 2025 – register here.

  • Contact the project team anytime with questions or feedback: low-rise@ottawa.ca

Wilson Lo
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