Eastern Ottawa Urbanism
We have the tools to strengthen the fabric of our suburban communities and we know how to do it. It will take time and energy to adapt, but this is a challenge we need to take on to address the overlapping budget, housing, socioeconomic, and environmental crises our city is facing.


Land Use in Orleans keeps people and places far apart, reinforcing car dependence.

Transportation in Orleans is dominated by the car, which makes life here expensive.

Amenities in Orleans are rare, because we can’t afford the sprawl here.

A New Orleans is a comprehensive analysis on the ways our suburb can be reimagined to be more financially sustainable and resilient.

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