Lands of Opportunity

Ottawa’s Economic Development Rural Plan can meet economic objectives while improving resilience and reducing carbon

Climate Solutions Help Business Leaders Build the Local Economy

Construction of apartment retrofit of Andrew Dunn buildings

From downtown revitalization to affordable housing, from tapping Ottawa’s tech prowess to building a 21st century workforce, actions to address climate change will help the city move farther, faster on all of its pressing challenges. Look no farther than the latest tornado, ice storm, derecho, heatwave, power outage, or wildfire smoke alert for proof that […]

Economic, Social & Environmental Benefits of Smart Growth

Affordability, Health, Prosperity, Sustainability, Resilience By: Steve Winkelman  Originally published on Green Resilience Strategies. Before deciding to buy a particular house you do your homework on the state of repair, the heating costs, property taxes, closing fees, insurance, etc. Certainly you know the asking price! Smart investment requires assessment of full lifecycle costs: upfront capital […]