By Iryna Zahoruiko Some people  have concerns that when neighbourhoods transition to become more walkable, the key elements of walkable neighbourhoods—such as residential density or mixed housing types—might harm property values or make the area less desirable. In reality, the opposite is true: density and walkability consistently increase neighbourhood desirability  for a wide range of reasons. Having lived in Hintonburg for two years, I can say with certainty: when your dai

By Jacob Fewer If you’re an avid follower of Walkable Ottawa, it should come as no surprise that improving a neighbourhood’s walkability yields a plethora of benefits: healthier communities, lower emissions and stronger local economies to name a few (Thielman, 2016; Marshall, 2009; Litman, 2003). In keeping with this pattern, I’m excited to share my recent Master’s report research, currently under review for publication with the Canadian Planning and Policy Journal, which add

By Rhys Phillips The City of Ottawa has made aspirational commitments to the walkable 15-minute community in its 2021 Official Plan , and...

By Rhys Phillips Part 1 of my April 2024 blog argued how Helsinki’s remarkably layered public transit network is a core element of that...

By Bohdana Sereda Mural in Little Italy. Taken by Bohdana Sereda. Walkable neighbourhoods have been a "hot topic" recently, partially...

By Rhys Phillips It is not an oxymoron to say strong 15-minute communities require an extensive city-wide public transit system. No...