Mayor unveils short-term and long-term plan for ByWard Market, including pedestrian streets
The plan aims to improve safety, pedestrian access, and social service distribution, addressing homelessness affecting nearly 3,000 people in Ottawa, officials said.
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Will a new ByWard Market action plan revitalize one of Ottawa's most popular tourist spots?
Ottawa City Mayor Mark Sutcliffe announced new action plan to revitalize ByWard Market. Councillor Stéphanie Plante says there's a larger need to address "low barrier" services around the area.
Mayor unveils short-term and long-term plan for ByWard Market, including pedestrian streets
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe unveiled the ByWard Market Action Plan during the downtown Ottawa Forum on Thursday, outlining the city’s plan to revitalize the market area. The ByWard Market turns 200 years old in 2027.
The City of Ottawa is planning to reinvigorate the area through animations, terraces and gathering spaces. Other planned measures include a change in parking on Clarence Street, increased accessibility to public transit, and an increased sense of security. In the longer term, Mayor Sutcliffe is considering the redevelopment of the historic market building, the construction of underground parking and the transformation of York Street. The City of…
Mayor unveils plans for ByWard Market, including 're-imagining' 70 Clarence St. parking garage
A new plan for the ByWard Market announced by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will bring many benefits to the historic area, including boosting business. At the Downtown Ottawa Forum on […]
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