By Spacing
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Pinecrest Creek Renewal: An urban landscape masterplan by Carleton students
What is the best use of public land? Who should be privileged with the best views of the river? How does national identity intersect with everyday use...
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Doors Open Ottawa: Discover the story behind every door on June 4 & 5
It is year fifteen for Doors Open Ottawa’s celebration of the city’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. Organized by the City of Ottawa, Doors...
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Placemaking in your pocket: Releasing the potential of Ottawa’s public spaces
Citizen’s Academy and architect initiative Atelier Ruderal are inviting Ottawans to come learn about community placemaking and how to transform underused...
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Jane’s Walk Ottawa-Gatineau, May 6-8
Citizen-led walking tours towards community-based city building. Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by Jane...
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UrbSanity: Kiwi consultation lessons
Now that we are a couple months removed from the public presentations and consultation process for the redevelopment of Lebreton Flats I am anxious to see...
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Urbsanity: Raising the bar
Good design starts before a single line is drawn. It begins with the relationship between the client (and various stakeholders) and the design team...
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Image of the Moment: ‘Northern Lights” Parliament sound + light show
Image: The original Centre Block facade superimposed onto today’s structure and Peace Tower: Opening night of ‘Northern Lights‘, sound...
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Keeping the stoke alive: The grand opening of Charlie Bowins Skatepark
It’s been two and a half years’ in the making, but this weekend the new Charlie Bowins Skatepark at McNabb Park officially opened for...
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Image of the Past: Sussex and Wellington 1914
Image: “Confederation Square showing Chateau Laurier, The Rae Building and the Grand Trunk Railway Station, Ottawa, Ont.”...
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Urbabbles: A Tale of Two Senators
As the NCC waits on five proposals for the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats, Spacing Ottawa muses over the possible ‘confusion’ one such...
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Doors Open Ottawa 2015: A look at Ottawa’s Community Support Services
On June 6-7, 2015, the City of Ottawa marked its 14th annual Doors Open Ottawa event, a weekend celebrating the City’s built heritage and community...
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Image of the Moment: Trillium line signage goes up
Image: OC Transpo O-Train Trillium Line Location: Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada Date of photo: May 1, 2015 Photographer: Kristen Gagnon As the...