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Housing study forecasts 344 new Ottawa-area homes over five years; city staff say utilities and land can accommodate growth
Summary
The Franklin County housing-demand assessment projects 344 new homes in Ottawa over five years; city staff said utilities and available land should accommodate that growth and that the study is necessary for grants and economic development tools.
City staff presented Ottawa-specific findings from the Franklin County 2025–2029 housing demand assessment, completed by Next Move Group, and asked the commission to receive and file the report.
Director Jason Neece said the report projects a five-year need for 344 new homes across several price bands, a shift from 44 new-home permits in the previous year to an annualized…
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