The NCC has embarked on a process to create a renewed vision for a dynamic Capital destination and a complete community where people can live, work and play. Learn more about the project background and process here.

Preliminary Master Concept Plan

On January 23, 2020, the NCC’s Board of Directors approved the preliminary Master Concept Plan for LeBreton Flats. Based on public feedback, this plan envisions a place that is pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly, surrounded by lively and active parks and plazas, including the dynamic Aqueduct District, the Ottawa riverfront and a large destination park. A future diverse residential community will be supported by retail and employment opportunities, capitalizing on direct access to two LRT stations. Click to enlarge map. This preliminary Master Concept Plan identifies the following: the overall structure of the community

parks and public spaces

locations for major anchor uses

pathway, sidewalk and roadway networks

land uses

building heights and massing

urban design guidelines

Read the full preliminary Master Concept Plan Explore all the details of the Land Use Strategy, Parks and Open Space Strategy, and Mobility Strategy.



Districts

LeBreton Flats will comprise four districts, each with unique features.



The implementation planning phase of the Building LeBreton project, in the first half of 2020, will determine the order in which the various parcels of land will be developed, and parks and public spaces created.

Aqueduct District

The heart of LeBreton Flats — a vibrant cultural hub and entertainment district spilling out onto public space along the two historic aqueducts.

Flats District

A predominantly residential community defined by intimate, pedestrian-oriented streets and a variety of housing types.

Albert District

A mixed-use neighbourhood anchored by the future Library and Archives Canada and Ottawa Public Library joint facility to the east and a potential event centre or major facility to the west, the Albert District provides space for homes and offices, as well as shops and services along Albert Street.

Parks District

A series of park spaces combining the community’s industrial heritage with its defining natural elements, creating a unique experience that will draw visitors from near and far to the western end of the community.

Urban beach Urban beach in the winter Aqueduct district Aqueduct district Albert district Albert disctrict Flats district Capital park Capital park at night Urban playground Urban playground Preston Street in the winter

Master Concept Plan Strategies

The districts are outlined through three strategies within the preliminary Master Concept Plan.

1. Land Use Strategy LeBreton Flats will be a thriving hub with diverse housing options, offices, shops, restaurants, services and cultural offerings. The land uses proposed throughout LeBreton Flats help cultivate a dynamic, mixed-use community, while remaining flexible to adapt to changing needs and opportunities 2. Parks and Public Realm Strategy Parks and the public realm are the heart of what will make LeBreton Flats unique. Water forms the spine of the Parks and Public Realm Strategy, connecting LeBreton Flats from east to west through its heart at the Aqueduct District. All public realm considerations at LeBreton Flats contribute in some way to celebrating and connecting people to the Ottawa River and Nepean Inlet, as well as the historic waterworks complex and aqueducts. They also incorporate elements that recognize the area’s overlapping roles as a destination, as part of the nation’s capital and as a home for Ottawans. 3. Mobility Strategy The Master Concept Plan celebrates human-powered mobility throughout its design, incorporating woonerf-style shared-street designs on all internal roads. By intentionally building LeBreton as a universally accessible, transit-oriented, active-mode-priority neighbourhood, the community’s design enables a fully urban lifestyle that provides for the daily needs of residents without requiring automobile travel.

In addition to the first three strategies in the preliminary Master Concept Plan, work is under way to add five more strategies to the final Master Concept Plan by the fall of 2020: Infrastructure Strategy Sustainability Strategy Indigenous Connections Culture and Heritage Strategy Affordability Strategy

Public Consultation Results