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Ottawa’s Porsche dealership debacle shows there’s a better way to incentivize desirable urban developments
“The city should encourage investment in our communities,” writes Architects DCA president Toon Dreessen. It is easy to lambaste the city council for approving a…
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….
How to achieve a fair procurement process
A level playing field makes for a solid foundation for infrastructure. Procurement, through a Request for Proposal (RFP), is how architects and engineers are hired…