Master Plans and Guidelines

The NCC is the federal organization responsible for planning Canada’s Capital Region. Our overarching vision is set out in the Plan for Canada’s Capital. This vision is applied to areas within the region through master, sector and area plans.

Canada's Capital Core Area Sector Plan The heart of Canada’s Capital Region — the downtown cores of Ottawa and Gatineau — is called the “core area.” The Canada's Capital Core Area Sector...	Capital Illumination Plan 2017—2027 A lighting master plan enhances the beauty, safety and enjoyment of a city after dark, and shapes the identity of a place. It includes...
Floral Vision for the Capital The NCC is developing a floral vision to rejuvenate and guide its floral program over the next 10 years. The Capital’s gardens will symbolize Canada...	Gatineau Park Master Plan The Gatineau Park Master Plan (2005) is the long term plan for the development, use and management of Gatineau Park. The Master Plan envisions...
Greenbelt Master Plan The NCC’s Greenbelt Master Plan guides the preservation and evolution of the National Capital Greenbelt. Through planning we can continue to enjoy...	Ottawa River Integrated Development Plan The Ottawa River Integrated Development Plan (2003) establishes a vision, planning principles and concepts to ensure a sustainable future for the...
Urban Lands in the Capital The NCC and the federal government own or manage nearly 4,500 hectares of lands of capital importance in Ottawa and Gatineau. The urban lands do not...