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The common sink: a layman’s view (not an architect)
There’s a concept in economics called the tragedy of the commons which states that without external controls, people will act in their own self-interest to…
Diving in
Last year we had a unique opportunity and took to chance to dive right in. A local hotel had been having trouble with their pool…
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…
LRT – a discussion on public interest and P3
The following are the notes used for my address to Ottawa City Council last Wednesday with minor notes for clarity, as well as links for…
Long-term planning, not Band-Aid solutions
The other evening I was driving home and listening to CBC Ottawa’s All in a Day with Alan Neal. He was interviewing Canada’s Auditor General…
The CEO: the modern day housekeeper
A layman’s view (not an architect) I have probably read thousands of historical novels and history books. It occurred to me that in some ways…