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Calgary, AB
Calgary wants to make it easier for homeowners to build backyard suites—small homes in your backyard that can house renters or family members. The city is designing an incentive program that could include financial help, pre-approved designs, and...
Why This Matters: Own a home in Calgary with a backyard? This program could help you build a rental unit or a place for aging parents. One in five Calgary households can't afford where they live right now. More backyard suites mean more housing options without changing neighbourhood character.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa asked young people aged 15-25 what their city really needs. Four youth-led consultation events gathered ideas about programs, spaces, and services for young people. The feedback will shape city policies and a 2026 action plan.
Why This Matters: Are you between 15 and 25 in Ottawa? This was your chance to shape what the city builds for young people. The ideas gathered will influence real programs and services. A Youth Forum on November 24 will turn these ideas into action.
Policy & Studies
Education
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
The Lakehead Rural Planning Board has adopted a new official plan for unincorporated townships near Thunder Bay. The plan guides land use and development in Gorham, Ware, and the Dawson Road Lots. It would replace the existing 2013 plan. The...
Why This Matters: Own property in Gorham, Ware, or the Dawson Road Lots? This plan determines what you can build and how land around you can be used. Thinking of buying land in the area? The new rules could affect property values and development potential.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
McMurrich/Monteith Township in Ontario has created a new official plan to guide land use for the next 20 years. The current plan dates back to 2007. The province is reviewing it to make sure it aligns with provincial planning rules before the...
Why This Matters: Live in or near McMurrich/Monteith? This plan shapes where homes, businesses, and services can go for the next two decades. It affects property values, development potential, and the character of your community.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg explored options for protected bike lanes connecting St. Boniface to downtown. The proposed route runs along Provencher Boulevard from Archibald Street to the Esplanade Riel footbridge. After three phases of public engagement, the design is...
Why This Matters: Cycle or walk in St. Boniface? This project could make your commute safer and more comfortable. Protected bike lanes mean you wouldn't have to share the road with cars on Provencher. It would also connect to the Southeast Corridor and Taché Promenade—making it easier to get around without a car.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo Region is developing a four-year roadmap for child care and early learning services. They want input from parents, child care providers, and community members to make the system more accessible, affordable, and inclusive.
Why This Matters: Looking for child care in Waterloo Region? This plan will shape what's available and how much it costs for the next four years. Parents struggling to find spots or afford care should weigh in. Child care workers and operators can help identify what's working and what's not.
Community Planning
Education
Housing & Communities
Closed
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna wants to build a 2.4km road extension connecting Spall Road to Highway 33. Why? The city's Midtown area is squeezed between Dilworth Mountain and Mission Creek, forcing all east-west traffic onto just three routes. This fourth corridor would...
Why This Matters: Commute through Kelowna's Midtown? You know the bottleneck. With 50,000 more residents expected over 20 years, traffic will only get worse. This road could cut your drive time and eventually make room for better bus service on Highway 97.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Richmond, BC
The City of Richmond is showcasing its major infrastructure projects for 2025. You can explore interactive maps covering buildings, parks, transportation, engineering, public art, and energy projects. This is your chance to learn what's being built...
Why This Matters: Live in Richmond? These projects shape your daily life—new roads, park upgrades, building renovations, and energy infrastructure. Curious about construction near your home? This is where you find out what's happening and why.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Wellesley Township wants to know if you think kite fighting should be restricted. Kite fighting is a competitive sport where participants use abrasive-coated strings to cut opponents' kite strings. The township is asking residents whether...
Why This Matters: Live in Wellesley Township? This could affect what activities are allowed in your local parks. Kite fighting uses sharp strings that can cause injuries. If you've seen kite fighting in your area or have safety concerns, the township wants to hear from you.
Policy & Studies
Housing & Communities
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is building a major new recreation hub in the south end of the city. The complex will include a swimming pool, gymnasiums, a walking track, library branch, and park amenities. The city ran a series of polls to understand what residents...
Why This Matters: Live in south Cambridge? This will be your neighbourhood recreation hub. Whether you swim, use the gym, or just want a nice park for your kids, this project shapes what's available to you for decades.
Community Planning
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities
Closed
Abbotsford, BC
The City of Abbotsford has finished developing its accessibility plan. The plan identifies barriers for people with disabilities and outlines how to remove them. It meets requirements under BC's Accessible British Columbia Act.
Why This Matters: Use a wheelchair or have mobility challenges? This plan affects how you get around Abbotsford. It also matters if you have a family member with a disability, or if you're aging and want your city to stay accessible.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Justice & Rights
Closed
Brampton, ON
Brampton is rewriting the rules for how new buildings and neighbourhoods should look and function. The new Urban Design Guidelines will replace 20-year-old standards and cover everything from street layouts to garden suites. The city wants feedback...
Why This Matters: Live in Brampton or thinking of moving there? These guidelines will shape what your neighbourhood looks like for decades. They affect everything from how tall buildings can be to whether you can add a garden suite in your backyard. Developers, homeowners planning renovations, and anyone who cares...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Victoria, BC
Victoria is launching an e-bike share system where you can grab an electric bike from one parking zone and drop it off at another. The city asked residents to help decide where these parking zones should be located across the city. This consultation...
Why This Matters: Live or work in Victoria? This affects how easy it'll be to grab an e-bike near you. Good parking zone placement means bike share actually works for your daily trips. Bad placement means the bikes are never where you need them.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton is rethinking how it protects and celebrates the places that matter to residents. This isn't just about old buildings—it's about natural spaces, cultural landmarks, and community gathering spots. The new Heritage Places Strategy will...
Why This Matters: Got a favourite park, community hall, or neighbourhood landmark? This strategy decides which places get protected—and which don't. It also affects how heritage rules interact with housing development. If you've ever wondered why some buildings get saved while others get demolished, this is your...
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
When Ontario's Minister appoints someone from Niagara Region's council to be the Regional Chair, their old council seat becomes empty. This proposal would require the municipality to fill that vacancy by appointment within 60 days of the Minister's...
Why This Matters: Live in Niagara Region? This affects how quickly your local representation gets restored after the province appoints a Regional Chair. Empty council seats mean fewer voices on decisions affecting your community.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The Ontario Ministry of Environment is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use for a contaminated property in Scarborough. The City of Toronto wants to develop the site at 4610 Finch Avenue East for residential use. A risk assessment found...
Why This Matters: Planning to buy a home in this new development? You should know the land has contamination requiring permanent management. Future residents will live with ongoing monitoring and restrictions. Neighbours may want to understand what's being built next door.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities