Ottawa still pledging to double construction pace despite home building headwinds

Ottawa is committed to increasing the pace of residential construction in the city, despite ongoing challenges in the housing market, according to a recent statement from the city's chief planner. In an interview with Global News, Jennifer Kwan, Chief Planner for Ottawa, emphasized that the city remains on track to meet its goal of doubling the rate of new home construction over the next decade. This ambitious target was outlined in the city’s 2040 Growth Plan and is seen as a key strategy to address housing shortages and affordability issues. Kwan noted that while the current market conditi…