I was at Ottawa planning committee about two weeks ago as yet another clash of visions between community groups and a developer unfolded – this time, on the redevelopment of Lincoln Fields mall. It was the first time I’d been there since my days covering City Hall almost two decades ago. And except for committee chair Jan Harder, I didn’t automatically recognize the other members. New times, new faces. But as debate proceeded, it felt like the more things change, the more they remain the same. Read More
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