A home fit for a prime minister

24 Sussex: saving, conserving, renovating and deep energy retrofit would create a lasting, sustainable home for the Prime Minister and their family, showcasing Canada’s commitment…

April 14, 2026

Ottawa is one of Canada’s most liveable cities, with little help from the city

The Globe and Mail recently declared Ottawa the Most Livable “major” city in Canada. But the top spot is mostly thanks to the NCC. Ottawa…

March 12, 2026

A floating sauna on the Ottawa River? The NCC wants to build one

Toon Dreessen, president of Architects DCA, was mentioned in the CBC article, applauding the NCC’s vision to finally bring energy back to the riverfront. Instead…

September 2, 2025

Can the city spend smarter on its ‘social’ infrastructure?

Last week, news broke about the City of Ottawa’s $10.8 billion infrastructure gap. This gap is not a surprise. Nor is it a complete picture…

July 15, 2025

Ottawa’s controversial evening parking proposal generates mixed reactions in ByWard Market

Ottawa is exploring changes to evening parking in busy districts like the ByWard Market, aiming to manage demand and improve accessibility. The proposal has stirred…

May 23, 2025

Rethinking the Design Process

Ottawa is a G7 capital city. We have incredible opportunities to be a city on par with London, Paris, Tokyo, or Berlin, even if we…

April 15, 2025