The Urbanism Lab
The NCC’s Urbanism Lab is an innovative space where Canadians and leaders in urbanism, design, heritage
The NCC’s Urbanism Lab lecture series returns to 40 Elgin for its 9th season!
The annual Urbanism Lab lecture series will be presented in person at 40 Elgin Street and virtually,
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Urbanism Lab Lecture – Season 7
Lab lecture series.
This Urbanism Lab event will engage experts in a discussion of planning for waterfront parks and parkways
This Urbanism Lab turns the usual format on its head, and invites “ordinary” citizens to take the stage
This edition of the Urbanism Lab takes a closer look at the creation and maintenance of green spaces,
Lab’s annual programming.
The Capital and the Healthy 10-Minute Neighbourhood
I’m also responsible for coordinating our Urbanism Lab series where, each month, leaders, experts and
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Join us each month for a creative forum
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Ottawa recently hosted the
We were thrilled to partner with the conference as part of our Urbanism Lab series, because we often
In keeping with the major theme of the conference, the Urbanism Lab focused on exploring how the federal
Our speakers covered this concept in much more detail during the Urbanism Lab event.
The NCC announces season six of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture series
Over the past five years, nearly 27,500 people have participated in one of the 50 Urbanism Lab events
At this special Urbanism Lab event, scientists will present their research and discuss some of their
This Urbanism Lab event asks what role urban planning can play in reducing inequities and creating inclusive
January 2020
Adapting to extremes: climate change projections and urban adaptation
This Urbanism Lab
February 2020
The urban geography of race and culture
This Urbanism Lab event explores the history and
How we got to now…and where we go from here
A pop-up laboratory was created – the Urbanism Lab – to discuss the next chapters of our capital’s narrative
The whole point of the Urbanism Lab is to engage the public with cutting edge topics.
The Urbanism Lab has helped highlight the accomplishments and contributions of Canada’s Aboriginal architects
Urbanism Lab Lecture – Season 7
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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The NCC announces season six of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture
The Role of Ceremonial Boulevards
This Urbanism Lab event will examine the importance of Confederation Boulevard, and invite experts from
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Imaging the City
On December 4, NCC’s Urbanism Lab teamed up with Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture
Imaging the City Urbanism Lab
Join us as we explore new dimensions of research and visualization in the
Masoud is working on a project along with collaborators at MIT’s Urban Risk Lab to raise awareness around
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The NCC announces season five of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture series
Future Cities: A Focus On Human-Centred Urbanism Enabled By Technology
February 23, 2018
3:41 pm
I became involved in Sidewalk Labs
Our Urbanism Lab collaborated with Artengine and Impact Hub Ottawa on the Future Cities Forum, which
Thursday, April 25, 2019
11:03 am
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The NCC announces season five of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture series
Urban Planning and Environmental Equity
The NCC’s Urbanism Lab is an excellent starting point to learn more about different subjects related
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Lab Lecture – Season 7
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
11:00
Lab lecture series
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
9:30
Lab lecture series
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
8:00
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Okay, Google: How do I engage my community online?
Thursday, April 25, 2019
11:03 am
In March, one of our Urbanism
Lab events explored case studies from organizations that have adapted their messages for social media
Urbanism Lab Lecture – Season 7
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
11:00
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The NCC announces season six of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture
Lab lecture series
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Cultural Landscapes: Uncovering the Stories of Our Cities and Regions
This Urbanism Lab event will explore the concept of cultural landscapes, by featuring the relationship
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Gardens and the Healthy Cities
On October 30, 2018, the NCC’s Urbanism Lab partnered with Canadensis to explore the many benefits of
This includes creating planters in urban areas.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
11:03 am
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The NCC announces season five of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture series
Planning the Sky
On February 15, 2018, the NCC’s Urbanism Lab program explored the varied elements of planning the sky
Planning the Sky Urbanism Lab
Green roofs. Views protection. Designing for birds.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
11:03 am
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The NCC announces season five of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture series
Building Community in Our Parks
education to trail building, citizen science and storytelling to bring nature to life, this edition of the Urbanism
Lab features stories about the ways in which volunteers, community leaders and enterprising nature enthusiasts
Larry Noonan
Altona Forest Community Stewardship Committee and Friends of Rouge National Urban Park
led hundreds of students and adults on educational hikes in various parks, including Rouge National Urban
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The NCC announces season five of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture series
s Capital Region - The National Capital Commission (NCC) today announced season five of its popular Urbanism
Lab lecture series.
Over the past four years, nearly 17,500 people have participated in one of the 50 Urbanism Lab events
A symposium event will be held during the day, with an Urbanism Lab discussion in the evening.
This Urbanism Lab event will explore how organizations are using digital engagement strategies to better
New poll shows increase in public engagement and awareness of NCC activities
courtyards in the ByWard Market
In addition, the NCC launched the fourth season of its popular Capital Urbanism
Lab lecture series, a space for debate and dialogue on Capital-building and urbanism issues.
The Capital Urbanism Lab
Our popular Capital Urbanism Lab Lecture Series is back for its fourth season
Report on Activities - June 2019
consultations regarding the review of the Gatineau Park Master Plan at Camp Fortune on May 21
and in the Urbanism
Lab on May 23.
Urbanism Lab
Season 5 in the Urbanism Lab will end tonight.
Tonight the Lab will host its annual celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day with presentations
Planning and the pandemic: The responses of cities to the COVID-19 pandemic
This Urbanism Lab event will explore responses to the COVID-19 pandemic from two different perspectives
:
How have cities pivoted in response to COVID-19, and what role can tactical urbanism play in responding
David recently authored the Canadian Urban Transit Association’s national COVID-19 transit recovery strategy
granted by the Canadian Institute of Planners and an Individual Leadership Award from the Canadian Urban
Lab event will be held virtually, via YouTube (with interpretation audio).
Partnerships and collaboration with educational institutions
Article about the project featured by the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism
Confederation
Blog: The stories of Confederation Boulevard’s past
Urban Design Challenge
This competition invited
The winning teams presented their ideas at a special awards event featured at the NCC’s Urbanism Lab.
The Changing Face of Public Commemoration
This Urbanism Lab event turns to the interface between memory and public spaces, and examines how commemorations
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Report On Activities - January 2018
Capital Urbanism Lab
The Capital Urbanism Lab continues to foster innovative discussion about urban
More Lab sessions are planned for the winter and spring.
Imaging the City
New technologies are changing the way we imagine and understand the urban environment
Climate Resilience and Indigenous Knowledge
This Urbanism Lab event will explore how Indigenous knowledge can be used to foster the preservation
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Indigenous Engagement
Capital, 2017–2067
Plan for Canada’s Capital, 2017–2067
Plan for Canada’s Capital, 2017–2067
Urbanism
Lab
As part of National Indigenous Day in June, the NCC hosts a special event as part of the Urbanism
Lab lecture series.
Nepean Point Winning Design Concept Chosen
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
A workshop was held on June 19, 2014, at the NCC’s Urbanism Lab to develop a vision
A Nepean Point public viewing was held on October 5, 2017, at the NCC’s Urbanism Lab.
Urban
Partnerships and Collaborations
foster dialogue and innovation in the planning and stewardship of the Capital, the NCC created the Urbanism
Lab, where lectures, events and public consultations take place on a regular basis.
Canada’s Capital Region, the NCC collaborates with the region’s municipalities on many issues, including urban
Capitals Alliance
The Capitals Alliance is a global forum for planners and urban designers in capital
Lab
Gatineau Park
Mackenzie King Estate
Canada’s Capital Greenbelt
Tulips in the Capital
NCC Bistros
Report on Activies - June 2017
A public information session regarding the Plan was held the same day in the Capital Urbanism Lab.
The Ecology and Urban Agriculture Pavilion opened at the Moore Farm on June 8.
features an exhibition highlighting the Plan for Canada’s Capital as well as the history of capital urban
Capital Urbanism Lab
The NCC marked National Aboriginal Day with a Capital Urbanism Lab session on
How cities are adapting to climate change
At the Urbanism Lab in January, three experts discussed how cities are using climate forecasting to become
If you missed this Urbanism Lab event, you can watch it here. 👇
Urban
The thinking behind the location, dimensions and vocation of green spaces
This edition of the Urbanism Lab takes a closer look at the creation and maintenance of green spaces
heritage and the history and theory of public spaces, particularly public squares, public gardens and urban
He sits on several architecture, heritage and urban planning advisory committees, such as the CSLA’s
Johanna McCrehan
Urban planner, AICP
National Capital Planning Commission, Washington, D.C.
Johanna McCrehan, AICP, is an urban planner in the National Capital Planning Commission’s (NCPC) Policy
Environmental justice from a planning perspective
to pollution, the socio-economic distribution of the tree canopy, and access to green spaces, this Urbanism
Lab event looks at ways that cities have integrated an environmental justice lens to urban planning.
Eley has a BA in Sociology / Social Work Curriculum from Elizabeth City State University and an MS in Urban
Capital Illumination Plan
To support existing planning, heritage conservation and urban design strategies.
Friday, February 16, 2018
3:48 pm
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Illumination
Urbanism
Lab
Report on Activities – April 2021
Urbanism Lab
Our Urbanism Lab’s seventh season continues on April 29th with an important
conversation about the many considerations that go into the location, dimensions and vocation of urban
Reconciliation and the city: Working toward reconciliation from an urban perspective
From placemaking to commemorations, economic development and cultural influence, this Urbanism Lab event
Her research focuses on the relationship between urban planning and settler colonialism, and examines
Report On Activities - November 2017
Capital Urbanism Lab
This fall’s season launched with a well-attended session on socially inclusive
On Nov. 16 the lab hosted a session focused on public science and scientific research being done on NCC
Imaging the City
Join us as we explore new dimensions of research and visualization in the fields of urbanism
Nature Corner
Wildlife Garden provides tips and guidance about how to create pollinator-friendly habitats and gardens on urban
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Report on Activities – June 2021
As well, our Urbanism Lab’s June 16th session was entitled Reconciliation and the city: working toward
reconciliation from an urban perspective.
Urban planners and academics, with experience spanning initiatives from Winnipeg, Montreal and Toronto
, shared with us their lessons learned in the role that urban planning can play to enable reconciliation
NCC Board Approves Capital Illumination Plan
four occasions to gather feedback on the Capital Illumination Plan.
2014: A session in the Capital Urbanism
Lab introduced residents to the elements of creating a meaningful and successful lighting master plan
Creating a compelling and cohesive vision for the urban nightscape will help build a thriving and connected
The importance of story and memory in placemaking and building an inclusive city
This Urbanism Lab event examines the role of story and memory in inclusive urbanism, with a spotlight
Our Capital Identity at Night
Responsible environmental management: Lighting can hinder or benefit the natural environment in our urban
Our vision is to use lighting and illumination to create a unified urban nightscape that celebrates the
Friday, February 16, 2018
3:48 pm
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Illumination
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Lab
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35 ideas for winter activities in Ottawa–Gatineau
Take part in the next virtual NCC Urbanism Lab event.
Make a snow angel or build a snow person in one of the Capital’s urban parks.
How to coexist with coyotes in the National Capital Region
They live in all areas, from urban Ottawa and Gatineau to suburban and rural areas.
found everywhere in the region, with their territories fitting together like a jigsaw puzzle, even in urban
with coyotes (YouTube)
City of Ottawa Wildlife Speakers Series - Living with Coyotes (YouTube)
NCC Urbanism
Lab Series - Nature as neighbour: Wildlife coexistence challenges in urban environments (YouTube, French
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Monday, June 7, 2021
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Living lab
Lab Lecture – Season 7
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
11:00 am
The NCC announces season six of its popular Urbanism
Lab lecture series
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
9:30 am
Lab lecture series
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
8:00 am
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Winter Visitors to the National Capital Greenbelt
If you need a little help identifying birds, check out the free app offered by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Report On Activities - June 2018
Renewal
Phase 2 of the renewal of the Gatineau Park Master Plan launched with a special session in the Urbanism
Lab on April 25.
Report on Activities - April 2018
A public forum is scheduled for the Urbanism Lab on April 25, to be followed by a series of workshops
Youth Engagement at the NCC
The Urbanism Lab
The Urbanism Lab offers great opportunities to connect with youth in a creative way
Conservancy International
Carleton University Forum Lecture Series: Daniel Libeskind
Queen’s University Urban
The stories behind the places we love
and consolidated them to create a protected green ring around the city with the intent of preventing urban
This blog illustrates the role of story and memory in inclusive urbanism and placemaking.
If you’re interested in learning more, check out our virtual Urbanism Lab event and hear speakers from
Report on Activities - September 2017
The City of Ottawa has a crucial role to play in realizing a revitalized urban community at LeBreton
kiosks along the parkways and offering – in partnership with JA Ottawa -- free workshops in the Capital Urbanism
Lab for the participating young people.
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Future Cities: A Focus On Human-Centred Urbanism
Friday, February 23, 2018
3:41 pm
I became involved in Sidewalk Labs
On February 15, 2018, the NCC’s Urbanism Lab program explored the varied elements of planning the sky
Science In the Greenbelt
The ticks are then sent to the lab to be tested for Lyme disease.
Urban
Urban Design Challenge 2020
Introduction
Urban Design Challenge 2020 is a competition that invites students from across the country
Lab in the fall of 2020.
RegistrationThere is no registration fee to participate in the Urban Design Challenge.
The Urban Design Challenge is an anonymous competition.
Sussex Heritage Courtyards Urban Design Study , February 2004. In English only.