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UrbSanity: Shhh!!! A loud vision for the Central Library
Last summer, following the 40th anniversary of the Ottawa Public Library Main Branch on Metcalfe, the Main Library Facility Planning report was released...
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Image of the Moment: NAC foyer, pre-renovation
Image: A view of the NAC’s upper foyer, looking towards Elgin Street, and soon to be renovated into a glass-enclosed facade Location: National Arts...
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UrbSanity: Monumental controversy – Challenging context for memorial
Markers of history and memorials to the tragedies of the past are part of how we imagine ourselves, both individually and collectively. It is no accident...
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UrbSanity: Brutal heritage
Ottawa Public Library, photo by Sheldon DeFilippi Brutalist architecture is like the blind date who has a great personality. And we all know what that...
By Sarah Gelbard -
A reflection on the events of October 22, 2014, in Ottawa
National War Memorial – Oct 23 2014 The National War Memorial, situated within the triangular expanse of Confederation Square, has always been one...
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The urban park at Lansdowne Park: An interview with the project’s design leads
In the moments leading up to the official opening of the new urban park at Lansdowne Park, on the afternoon of August 15, 2014, Spacing Ottawa editor...
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Bayview Yards redevelopment design plans unveiled
Released yesterday afternoon, following a community open house on April 26, and with the announcement that the city’s Finance and Economic...
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Ottawa’s failed Airport Parkway pedestrian bridge goes viral
The-bridge-that-just-won’t-be has made headlines again, and this time in the national media. Ottawa’s Airport Parkway Bridge, the one that is...
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What’s in a name? Or rather, how much does it cost? The renaming of Lansdowne Park
Yesterday’s reported news that the historic and landmark site of Lansdowne Park is expected to be renamed TD Place, upon its reopening later this...
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Ottawa’s urbanism headlines: June 21st
Spacing Ottawa brings you a weekly roundup of urban affairs headlines from the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Check back here on Fridays to catch up on what’s...
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Ottawa’s urbanism headlines: June 14th
Spacing Ottawa brings you a weekly roundup of urban affairs headlines from the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Check back here on Fridays to catch up on what’s...
By Brian Anders -
Ottawa’s urbanism headlines: May 31st
Spacing Ottawa brings you a weekly roundup of urban affairs headlines from the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Check back here on Fridays to catch up on what’s...
By Brian Anders