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Mayor unveils short-term and long-term plan for ByWard Market, including pedestrian streets

The plan aims to improve safety, pedestrian access, and social service distribution, addressing homelessness affecting nearly 3,000 people in Ottawa, officials said.

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Mayor Mark Sutcliffe unveiled the ByWard Market Action Plan during the downtown Ottawa Forum on Thursday, outlining the city’s plan to revitalize the market area. The ByWard Market turns 200 years old in 2027.

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The City of Ottawa is planning to reinvigorate the area through animations, terraces and gathering spaces. Other planned measures include a change in parking on Clarence Street, increased accessibility to public transit, and an increased sense of security. In the longer term, Mayor Sutcliffe is considering the redevelopment of the historic market building, the construction of underground parking and the transformation of York Street. The City of…

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CTV News broke the news in Canada on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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