Last December I wrote about the Salvation Army Mega-Shelter that was approved by the City of Ottawa, it continues to be of interest. I had been lecturing there at the time and decided to attend the Council hearing and decision to approve this project. I’ve taken the time to stay in touch with several councillors, […]
A Capital Lesson on Collaboration
I recently traveled to Ottawa to lecture at the 2017 RPIC Real Property National Workshop. My presentation was similar to one I will do for my own community in Victoria, BC this coming March. It was an incredible trip, one of sharing knowledge and certainly one of discovery. I had always wanted to see our […]
Placemaking – At the Heart of the Matter
Is it feasible that placemaking can be at the heart of everything we build? Of course it can – and, first we need to understand its importance and why it’s so integral. When it comes to the built environment we could be hitting a home run with every project we undertake. As stewards of our […]
More Prevention less Police
With 2016 well underway I’m reminded of how much work we still have ahead of us. While there is no question we are making some great progress – many municipalities continue to struggle with issues that often seem to cripple them or at least set them back. How can we help and are there solutions? […]