Make Downtown Ottawa Inclusive

Ensure that the Housing and Homelessness Leadership Table (HHLT) is the governance structure that drives the response in Ottawa as per the Housing and Homelessness Strategy.

Replicate or expand the Community Engagement Team (CET) and programs such as Block Captains throughout Downtown, as needed, to support businesses and residents including vulnerable and street-involved individuals.

Support calls for the Federal government to work with the provincial and municipal governments to develop a pan-Canada Mental Health Strategy to address challenges of individuals and issues in downtowns and main streets across the country.

Support implementation of the City of Ottawa’s Complete Streets Implementation Framework.

Support implementation of traffic calming and accessibility measures such as priority crossing, prohibiting right-on-red, longer crossing lights at intersections, and enhanced snow clearance.

Adopt the CPTED standard (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) that includes street lighting, parkade entrances, weather protection and accessible transit stops in all seasons, after hours priority bus stops and apply standards to new Downtown developments.