Parks
Cruisers and Voyageurs: Parc Brébeuf
By Adrian Phillips
History is palpable in the National Capital Region, and in Parc Brebeuf, beneath the official narrative, is a story you won’t... Read More
For the moment: The Prince of Wales Park
By Adrian Phillips
In 1880, a railway bridge was constructed, linking Ottawa, Ontario to Hull (now Gatineau), Quebec. This bridge, known as the Prince... Read More
UrbSanity: 7 bicentennial ideas for the NCC
By Sarah Gelbard
As buzz grows about our sesquicentennial in 2017, the National Capital Commission wants us to place our sites on the bicentennial. In... Read More
UrbSanity: Streetside spots—new tactics for public space
By Sarah Gelbard
Last month, the NCC Capital Urbanism Lab hosted a talk with Mike Lydon, co-author of “Tactical Urbanism: Short-term action for... Read More
UrbSanity: Through skaters’ eyes
By Sarah Gelbard
“Excuse me, miss. Can I take a picture with your camera? You can hold onto my skateboard to make sure I don’t run away with it.â€... Read More
Keeping the stoke alive: The grand opening of Charlie Bowins Skatepark
By Spacing
It’s been two and a half years’ in the making, but this weekend the new Charlie Bowins Skatepark at McNabb Park officially... Read More
Image of the Moment: Ottawa’s biodome’s first winter
By Spacing
Image: Ottawa’s first biodome’s first winter Location: Brewer Park, Ottawa, Canada Date of photo: December 16, 2014... Read More
Image of the Moment: Ottawa’s nicest public restrooms?
By Spacing
Image: Ottawa’s nicest public restrooms? Location: Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa, Canada Date of photo: October 25, 2014... Read More