Ottawa council OK’s amended $200-million plan for ByWard Market revitalization

Ottawa city councillors approved a $200-million revitalization plan for the ByWard Market with several key amendments proposed by Coun. Stéphanie Plante, including pedestrian-friendly initiatives, increased after-hours daycare spots to cater to the Market’s nightlife economy, 24/7 accessible washrooms and a recognition of the impact of the high concentration of social services in the downtown neighbourhood. Read MoreAmendments call for a review of governance of the plan and recognition of the impact of a concentration of social services in the area.  News, Local News, ByWard Market, Fixing ByWard, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Ottawa city councillors approved a $200-million revitalization plan for the ByWard Market with several key amendments proposed by Coun. Stéphanie Plante, including pedestrian-friendly initiatives, increased after-hours daycare spots to cater to the Market’s nightlife economy, 24/7 accessible washrooms and a recognition of the impact of the high concentration of social services in the downtown neighbourhood. Read More