Ottawa’s box store parking lots are too big. We can fix that. | Opinion

Wouldn’t it be great if we could satisfy our daily needs in our own neighbourhoods, if grocery stores, schools, parks, libraries and shops were all close by? This is the vision of the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan, which commits to fostering complete, car-lite neighbourhoods. Read MoreA store that requires hundreds of parking spots creates an environment that’s hostile to humans. Have you ever walked across one of them?  Opinion Wouldn’t it be great if we could satisfy our daily needs in our own neighbourhoods, if grocery stores, schools, parks, libraries and shops were all close by? This is the vision of the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan, which commits to fostering complete, car-lite neighbourhoods. Read More