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Here are five downtown revitalization plans that city staff will propose to council next week

City staff have put forward a series of measures designed to advance downtown revitalization goals.  The Downtown Revitalization Framework and Action Plan was approved by the finance and corporate services committee last week and will go to council next week. Measures include the redevelopment of municipal properties such as Bayview...
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City committee gives green light to ‘landmark’ two-tower development in Centretown

A proposal to build two “landmark” highrises in Centretown has been approved by the city’s planning and housing committee.
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Economic climate making it difficult to fill former Yangtze restaurant location, BIA head says

The property that once housed the iconic Yangtze Restaurant and Dining Lounge in Chinatown remains on the market, and the head of the Chinatown BIA said it won’t be easy to find a new tenant for the large space.
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New role for Alan Coady at Fidus Systems, and Patrick McGarry announces retirement

More than eight years after stepping into the CEO seat at Fidus Systems, Alan Coady is taking on a new role with the company.
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Minto boss wants to see more ‘creative solutions’ as developers grapple with rising costs, fees

Even as inflation, taxes and other worries occupy much of his head space, Minto Group CEO Michael Waters says he remains optimistic that industry and government can find solutions if they put their heads together.
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This coming May, more than 80 charities will take part in the Desjardins Charity...

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Gallery: Key To The City presentation honouring Sir Terry Matthews

Terry Matthews received the Key to the City from Mark Sutcliffe during Tech Tuesday, where the mayor described the honour as a rare recognition for someone who has played a major role in shaping Ottawa while largely avoiding the spotlight.
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‘We were unable to grow’: Michael Waters on why it was time to take Minto Apartment REIT private

Minto Group chief executive Michael Waters probably speaks for most people in his industry...
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CLV Group’s Gladstone development to proceed after agreement reached with city over fees

A multi-tower development in Little Italy that was potentially going to be scuttled due to provincial bylaw changes is back on track after a decision from city council earlier this week.
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Fee cuts aimed at spurring office-to-residential conversions show ‘positive signs,’ councillor says

Measures such as a pilot project aimed at spurring more office-to-residential conversions in Ottawa...

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