Centretown community leaders are optimistic that the new leadership at OC Transpo can bolster the efficiency of Ottawa’s much-lambasted bus system in the downtown core.
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Centretown praised as example of ‘new urbanism’
Centretown residents hoping to maintain the traditional character of their streets have attracted some high-profile support after Peter Katz, a leading American urban planner, extolled the merits of the “new urbanism” movement in a recent Ottawa lecture.
Lauren Mitsuki, Centretown NewsThe Corktown Footbridge in Centretown has been praised as a leading example of new urbanism.
Proposed accessibility law causes confusion at city hall
A recommendation to waive Ottawa’s sidewalk width requirement for a Centretown pub patio is raising questions about upcoming provincial accessibility legislation.
Recharging electric vehicles can be a hassle
Electric vehicle users in Centretown may encounter roadblocks when it comes to recharging in the city. 
Portia Baladad, Centretown NewsJuergen Weichert works on an electric bike in his shop.