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From investment to stewardship: getting the ByWard Market right
By Warren Waters and Josiah Frith The city has unveiled its plan for the ByWard Market – a $197 million proposal that includes a new York Street plaza, upgrades to the Market building, and the redevelopment of the 70 Clarence parking garage site. There is no question the Market needs attention. It is one of…
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High-speed rail: can you dig it?
By Josiah Frith There’s a lot of talk right now about high-speed rail in Ottawa – where it should go, how fast it will be, what it will cost. But before we all start taking sides, it might be worth slowing down for a minute and asking a few basic questions. What would this actually…
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Lowertown Community Association – what we’re working on this quarter
Your Lowertown Community Association’s (LCA) diligent volunteers continue to focus on safety, compassion, and livability. We work with residents, city staff, and partners to ensure Lowertown remains a welcoming, connected, and resilient community. Here is a snapshot of what we’re working on this quarter. Community safety and well-being Meaningful community consultation Heritage Equity across…
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Meet your new executive committee! Rencontrons les nouveaux membres du Comité exécutif
On October 14th, the Lowertown Community Association held its AGM at St. Brigid’s. A new board was elected, and we are excited to introduce them to you! Le 14 octobre, l’Association communautaire de la Basse-Ville a tenu son assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) à St. Brigid’s. Un nouveau conseil d’administration a été élu et nous sommes…
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Building a healthier Lowertown – launching the Health and Wellness Committee
When I first moved to Ottawa, I knew exactly where I wanted to live. The connection to Lowertown was immediate, nurtured over years of visiting my grandmother, walking through the ByWard Market, and spending time in the museums and galleries that are at the heart of this vibrant neighborhood – alive with history, diversity, and…
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Lowertown Community Association / L’Association communautaire de la basse-ville
By / Par Sylvie Bigras, President / Présidente Working for you As we say goodbye to a stunning summer, it is time for the Lowertown Community Association to resume its meetings after our summer break, starting with our AGM on Monday, October 7th at St. Brigid’s. Community meetings are held every second Monday of the…
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