Capital Urban Lands Plan

The Capital Urban Lands Plan supports the NCC’s vision to create an inspiring and dynamic capital.

The plan applies to urban lands that extend to the Greenbelt boundary on the Ontario side, and those located within the urban perimeter on the Quebec side. The plan does not apply to lands in Gatineau Park or the Core area.

Key roles and goals

The plan defines three key roles for urban lands in the Capital, with a set of goals linked to each role.

Create and foster high-quality and meaningful places.

• Improve, safeguard and enrich the Capital’s cultural heritage.
• Develop a network of Capital discovery routes.

Support the Capital’s urban green and blue space network.

• Protect valued natural habitats and regional biodiversity.
• Reinforce urban vegetation cover and conserve the Capital’s picturesque landscapes.
• Provide improved access to green and blue spaces year-round.

Contribute to building a livable Capital Region.

• Enhance the accessibility and integration of federal sites.
• Promote sustainable urbanism and active mobility.

On February 24, 2026, the NCC Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Capital Urban Lands Plan, changing the designation of three federal sites to Urban Redevelopment. This change supports the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to increase housing supply in the National Capital Region.