Zoning Studio

Explore the impact of Ottawa’s evolving zoning laws through interactive 3D maps and data-driven visualizations. This project models zoning changes before and after proposed bylaw updates, highlighting their potential effects on communities, land use, and urban growth. Dynamic spatial tools let you visualize neighborhood transformations, compare historical and future zoning scenarios, and understand how policy shifts shape the city’s fabric in real time. Presented to the City of Ottawa at the annual HUBBUB conference in 2022, winning Top and People's Choice awards.

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Built with

  • React
  • ArcGIS
  • Mapbox
Seamlessly switch between current and proposed zoning layers on an interactive 3D map. Each district is color‑coded and hover‑activated tooltips reveal permitted uses, development standards, and a one‑click “Contact Official” button so you can instantly send feedback to your local councillor.
Scroll through a concise, multimedia narrative that animates between and breaks down every zone with: what it allows today, what it’ll replace, and why it matters,
Enter any Ottawa address to spin up a detailed 3D footprint of your block, then flip between current and proposed zoning scenarios, instantly preview changes in building height, land use, and see side‑by‑side comparisons.
View dynamic 15‑minute walk rings from amenities such as groceries, schools, parks, and transit hubs to highlight truly car‑free friendly walkable neighbourhoods, then watch how proposed zoning shifts expand or contract your local environment.