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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…
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…
Keeping Public Buildings Truly Public
Recent news of new security measures at Ottawa City Hall has sparked mixed reactions and important questions about how we design and use public space….
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…
Canada Needs an Architecture Policy
Why do so many of our buildings feel generic, forgettable even when they’re brand new? In Canada, design excellence keeps getting sidelined by a procurement…
Toronto Star: Think Toronto is shabby and ugly?
Why does so much of Toronto’s public space feel uninspired? From broken fountains to lackluster parks, we’ve been stuck in a cycle of choosing the…