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.
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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.
OC Transpo’s GPS data to be made public
The quest for open data in Ottawa has been put back on track after the city’s transit commission announced it will release OC Transpo’s GPS data to the public on March 22.