Insights
Auto-wa or pedestrian’s paradise? City ranks LRT stations by walkability
Rideau station most walkable, while Tremblay will require wheels [ ... ]
What Cities Really Need to Attract Entrepreneurs, According to Entrepreneurs
What really attracts innovative entrepreneurs who create these economy-boosting companies? [ ... ]
Ottawa’s first zero-waste grocery store officially opens
Nu Grocery customers bring their own containers or borrow or purchase reusable ones [ ... ]
O-Train Confederation Line’s iconic stations
State-of-the-art design and distinctive public art [ ... ]
Updating Toronto’s Architecture Bible
“Younger people here are seeing the beauty and genius in what Toronto is.” [ ... ]
Toronto wants its high-rises to be better places to raise kids
The Quest to Make Vertical Living Family-Friendly [ ... ]
The Value of a City’s ‘StreetScore’
An ongoing project from MIT uses an algorithm to predict the safety of streets, helping researchers and urban planners better understand cities. [ ... ]
Highway art: The Bentway defines the next wave of urban public spaces
Can people enjoy spending time under a busy expressway? [ ... ]
When It Comes to Skills and Talent, Size Matters
Bigger metros are drawing a larger share of higher-skill workers, especially in industries that require more education. [ ... ]
Judge grants injunction in fight against Chelsea plan to convert tracks to bike trail
Residents are battling over a plan to convert the line to a bike trail. What are your thoughts? [ ... ]
Vienna Makes Peace With Its Trash
The famously clean Austrian city boasts one of the world’s most innovative waste processing systems. [ ... ]
Wellington West diner sees opening in patio war
Share your thoughts on one of the longest patio wars in the city’s history. [ ... ]
Life On Track: How LRT will change Ottawa
What will LRT do to property values, established neighbourhoods, and the vibe of downtown? [ ... ]
Creating a Better Community Through Text Messages
How technology is used to engage the residents in the planning process [ ... ]
Are you ready for Glow Yoga with Nigel Walker?
Great Ottawa Life Magazine article by Victoria Brown. [ ... ]
AVE31 Neighbourhood Spotlight – Wellington West, Ottawa
The Wellington West Business Improvement Area (WWBIA), includes the popular neighbourhoods of Hintonburg and Wellington Village. [ ... ]
Bank Street (Avenue31) Then and Now
Check out how CBC’s Paul Cote Jay puts Ottawa’s growth in perspective with some rad photo sliders! [ ... ]
Welcome to Avenue31!
Let's celebrate, investigate and share the story of our city. We invite you to discuss its authenticity and the unique characteristics of our urban villages. [ ... ]