Green Space
Nepean Place: Centretown’s elevated park
By Adrian Phillips
An easily overlooked building in Ottawa’s Centretown features a unique amenity which, while in plain sight from the street... Read More
Pinecrest Creek Renewal: An urban landscape masterplan by Carleton students
By Spacing
What is the best use of public land? Who should be privileged with the best views of the river? How does national identity intersect... 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
Architecture + Nature: A talk by architect Raymond Moriyama
By Spacing
This past Saturday, Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama spoke as part of the closing event of Ottawa’s inaugural Winter Design... 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
Spacing Ottawa takes a ‘(de)tour’: Play and leisure in the Capital
By Kristen Gagnon
Strathcona Park This past Saturday, nine urban enthusiasts signed up to participate in a special edition of Ottawa... Read More