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Colour in Architecture – Sheldon’s trip to Japan
Colour is an integral part of our environment. It is a critical part of survival in nature that various animal and insect species have more…
Toon: Ambitious plan for south side of Wellington Street shows how building design should be done
Ottawa is poised to see another major investment from the federal government, making a commitment to jobs, infrastructure and quality architecture in the heart of…
Canadian cities need a new model and the national capital is a prime example
More than 80 per cent of Canada’s 41 million people live in a city, more than double from a hundred years ago, yet the way…
Creative thinking could make the ByWard Market so much better
The historic ByWard Market was home to a vibrant public market for more than a century. It’s been part of the cultural history of Ottawa…
Capital Potential: Harnessing Local Talent To Be The City We Aspire To Be
Ottawa is a city of enormous potential. We are on the cusp of being able to get so much right, to capitalize on the talents…
Rethinking King Edward Avenue: A Call for Safer Streets
Last fall, DCA President Toon Dreessen took part in a Strong Towns Crash Analysis Lab to look at the tragic circumstances of a pedestrian fatality…