Monthly Archives: June 2014

On 26 June 2014 Mayor Jim Watson officially launched a new web portal on ottawa.ca that maps, describes and showcases more than 2, 000 cultural …

This is a new mapping initiative that has just been launched by Service Ottawa: check it out here. A neat aspect of these maps is …

Building social capital in priority neighbourhoods is one of the key strategies to build strong and vibrant neighbourhoods. A place-based approach to community development encourages …

A focus on dense, walkable development allows cities to pack more economic punch per square foot, according to a new study, “Foot Traffic Ahead”. The …

The Community Data Canada Roundtable is a yearly platform to discuss socioeconomic data through the lens of municipalities and community organizations. The theme for 2014 …

Streets that are safer for pedestrians are safer for everyone. Redesigning a street, while not always cheap or easy, is the single most effective way …