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 adds a compelling...

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...