In the media
Infrastructure should be more than functional. It should be beautiful.
When we build physical infrastructure, we expect that it is going to last for decades, even generations. With the federal government poised to invest billions…
Reducing our carbon footprint by investing in architecture.
The recent news that Ottawa is looking to spend a billion dollars on a fleet of electric buses is welcome news. The urban built environment…
Letter to the editor: contract fairness
We need to eliminate procurement contract conditions that are unfair and get back to public contracts that are fair and balanced. The basis of a…
Permission for fun
Ottawa has long held a reputation as a place that fun forgot. People who live here know that there is a lot to love about…
Investing in ethics: why unpaid interns need to be subjected to professional standards.
Investing in ethics: Why unpaid interns need to be subjected to professional standards. Many jobs require, or expect, some form of apprenticeship as a sort…
Putting Ottawa’s public properties to better use
With a little creativity, government-owned land can help increase affordable housing and enhance our community. In January 2020, the City of Ottawa declared a housing emergency….