Is it possible to have a sustainable, vibrant and affluent downtown core in your city? Perhaps you already have one. Ottawa is struggling. In fact, downtown proper in Ottawa suffers from an extreme shortage of after hours attractions such as quality restaurants and theatres. I spoke with Clive Doucet, councillor of Ward 17 in the City of Ottawa to learn about the economics of downtown.

Photo: City of Ottawa

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Android | RSS