Canada’s broken procurement system is a threat to the public interest

We have a problem with procurement. Procurement is the way public institutions such as governments purchase professional services and materials. It starts with a request…

November 23, 2019

“Five Big Moves” of Ottawa’s new Official Plan

City staff should be congratulated for setting an ambitious goal with the “Five Big Moves” of Ottawa’s new Official Plan. These are, indeed, big moves…

October 7, 2019

Making intensification work in Ottawa

Making intensification work in Ottawa More people living on less land means less sprawl. However, when poorly designed or located in inappropriate areas, infill development…

March 13, 2019

Expect the unexpected

I’m going to start off by saying I have no direct, hands-on, experience with this subject. But I know of it, and that this is…

November 21, 2018

Making Byward Market more pedestrian friendly

Making Byward Market more pedestrian friendly Should William and Byward Streets be closed to traffic, CTV’s Leah Larocque explains.

November 1, 2018

Architect’s plan for ByWard Market curbs street parking

Architect’s plan for ByWard Market curbs street parking | CBC News A local architect is hoping Ottawa will embrace his vision for a ByWard Market…

October 31, 2018