By Mathieu Fleury
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This summer, a couple of public art initiatives were installed on our main streets. In July, Mark Thompson installed Cube, Lattice, Sphere, Wave for the Rideau Street renewal project, which consists of colourful lit glass sculptures.
Join us for the unveiling on Thurday, September 24 at 7pm at the Rideau branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Additionally, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the City of Ottawa’s Public Art Program, staff installed a temporary exhibition in Waller Mall entitled Changing Faces, Transforming Spaces. The exhibition contains reproductions of artwork from the City of Ottawa collection. We encourage you to check out the public art and exhibition on your next walk along Rideau Street.
The Sussex Drive renewal project will soon come to an end, with a few projects ongoing until the end of the year, including the renewal of Cathcart Street and new cycling infrastructure at the intersection of Sussex Drive, St. Patrick Street and the Alexandra Bridge. Dalhousie Street, between Murray and St. Patrick Street was also resurfaced this summer. Please stay tuned for upcoming news on additional cycling improvements in our community, including on MacKenzie Avenue.
The Uptown Rideau Community Design Plan continues to make progress. Much work has been completed over the last year to create a long term vision for Rideau Street between King Edward Avenue and the Cummings bridge. The City hosted a final public consultation in September and we will share the outcome.
After consulting on the proposed plan for the ByWard Market Revitalization, staff hope to have a report ready for Committee this fall. We will be sure to keep you updated on any upcoming consultation opportunities.
Finally, we will be hosting a budget 2016 consultation on October 7th from 6-8pm at the St. Laurent Complex (525 Coté St). Come out and have your say!
As always, we are working to make our community a better place for you to live, work and play. Please do not hesitate to contact our office at any time at: mathieu.fleury@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2482.
We look forward to speaking with you.