Walkable Ottawa
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Walkable Ottawa aims to develop concrete solutions and a clear vision to transition Ottawa’s neighbourhoods to more walkable communities.
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Episodes
Sheila Perry from the Federation of Citizens Association Ottawa
November 11, 2020 20:58 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIn this episode, Sheila Perry explores how neighbourhoods can be improved, the City of Ottawa's direction on turning communities into affordable, vibrant places to live and just striking the right balance in creating a walkable lifestyle for Ottawa.
Robb Barnes Executive Director of Ecology Ottawa
November 11, 2020 19:18 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this third episode of our podcast, we are talking to Robb Barnes of Ecology Ottawa about Ottawa's climate emergency plan and the incredible potential of 15-minute communities to reduce car-dependency and GHG emissions.
Jason Burggraff Executive Director of Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association
November 11, 2020 17:55 - 1 hour - 66 MBIn this episode, Jason talks about the future of the housing market from a builder's perspective, about building true 15-minute communities and all the pieces that need to be aligned in order for Ottawa to achieve this goal. Jason interprets the current zoning by-laws that shape our communities and talks about the necessary changes Ottawa needs to make in order to become Greener and Greater.
Rosaline Hill of Walkable Ottawa
November 11, 2020 16:54 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBIn this episode, Rosaline Hill, a successful Ottawa-based architect talks about the potential for creating 15-minute-neighbourhoods in Ottawa in the context of the New Official Plan being launched by the City of Ottawa in November 2020. The main objective of Walkable Ottawa is to improve our neighbourhoods, walk more and significantly reduce GHG emissions.