Improving Ottawa

A critical look at politics, policy, democracy, and economics around the world from an author, full-time journalist, and sometimes-academic.

Building a better Ottawa

I’m not an urbanist but I play one on the internets. I find amusing and joyful examples of people-centred design and I tell their story. In English and French most of the time because why not.

Common sense solutions for better cities

What's happening in Ottawa this week.

Urbanism, growth, and municipal politics in Ottawa ON