Here you’ll find helpful information about the Strong Towns movement and how it applies to Ottawa.
Our Visualizations
Ottawa Municipal Taxes by Zoning Area
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Ottawa Water Infrastructure
Financial Decoder Graphs
Years of information from the City of Ottawa’s annual financial statements have been compiled into graphs that illustrate the city’s financial health and direction. See where the city stands by clicking on the button below.
Assessed Value per Hectare


Municipal Taxes per Unit of Land

Ottawa-Specific Information
- City of Ottawa Official Plan
- Financial Health Indicators for Ottawa
- 2025 Asset Management Plans Report
- Long Range Financial Plan VI – Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Report
Data
Strong Towns Core Concepts
Books
- “Strong Towns” by Charles Marohn
- “Walkable City” by Jeff Speck
- “The Death and Life of Great American Cities” by Jane Jacobs
Videos
Get Involved
Want to learn more? Check out our About Us page for information on how to get involved with Strong Towns Ottawa.
