CityTalk Canada
The Ottawa Sessions - The Big Picture
May 13, 2024
The podcast features Tobi Nussbaum, CEO of the National Capital Commission, and Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, discussing the future of downtown Ottawa. Topics include urban revitalization, historical preservation, building vibrant public spaces, post-pandemic city development, and collaboration between sectors for city growth.
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Quick takeaways
- Revitalizing downtown Ottawa requires diverse economic activity and harnessing natural assets for transformation.
- Effective leadership in Ottawa's revitalization demands collaboration, mutual accountability, and active participation from the business community.
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Challenges in Repurposing Downtown Ottawa
The National Capital Commission faces the challenge of reimagining and revitalizing downtown Ottawa, transitioning from a traditional office-centered space to a vibrant 24/7 community hub. The structural shift in downtown usage necessitates diverse and inclusive economic activity to maintain vibrancy. Leaders stress the city's unique profile, with natural assets like rivers and a bi-national character, as key elements in fostering this transformation.
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