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Canada’s building codes and standards need to get with the times
Building codes represent a jurisdiction’s minimum standard for safe structures, and were originally developed with the primary goal of occupant safety. Over time, they have…
Wellington Street — it’s time to think beyond the vehicles
It has been a year since protestors took over Ottawa’s downtown core, rendering streets impassible and fundamentally shifting how we think about public space in…
Poor Procurement – a poor RFP is an inefficient start & leads to challenges for the NCC & public interest
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is on the brink of an exciting project that will present an opportunity to conserve and restore an excellent work…
The time for infill development action is now
There is tension between our official planning goals and how we implement them. This is inherent in how applications come forward for approval and the…
Should you bother voting?
Should you bother voting? This question comes up often; some people are disenfranchised by politics or are unsure of who to vote for so they…
Conflict of interest within municipal politics
A municipal election is supposed to be about expressing your support for a candidate, for their vision of your city and community. Over the last…