Canadian cities need a new model and the national capital is a prime example

More than 80 per cent of Canada’s 41 million people live in a city, more than double from a hundred years ago, yet the way…

September 30, 2024

Creative thinking could make the ByWard Market so much better

The historic ByWard Market was home to a vibrant public market for more than a century. It’s been part of the cultural history of Ottawa…

August 15, 2024

Capital Potential: Harnessing Local Talent To Be The City We Aspire To Be

Ottawa is a city of enormous potential. We are on the cusp of being able to get so much right, to capitalize on the talents…

July 8, 2024

Canadian Architecture is in crisis

Canadian Architecture is in crisis. In January, David Green wrote in Architects Journal about the challenges faced by UK architecture practices. He frames the challenge…

June 10, 2024

Housing Potential Meets Political Will

In the heart of Centertown sits a parcel of land going to waste. Close to amenities like walkable shopping on Elgin, parks and the Rideau…

April 23, 2024

Lansdowne 2.0 up for thorny vote that could define project: Vote on procurement model one of the last checkpoints $419M project will face at council

The Lansdowne 2.0 project is set to reach a key milestone on Tuesday, as city councillors vote on what the contract to build the new…

April 15, 2024