Art in landscape, Blog, Canada Association of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architecture, Ontario Association of Landscape Architects, Public Park, Public spaces, Urban Planning, Urban space
The East Block Interim Open Space Landscape is ready for Canada’s 150th with visually exciting landforms interpreting fish and waves, showcasing a balance between people, sky, land and water. The final design is a result of a collaboration between the NCC, PCH and...
Art in landscape, Blog, Landscape Architecture, Public art, Public Park, Public spaces, Urban Art, Urban space
The public art component of the recent upgrades to Gladstone Ave. and St. Luke’s Park has arrived. Douglas & Ruhland Associates Ltd. has been involved with both projects, and was on the public art selection jury. The City of Ottawa held an official...
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Client: City of Ottawa Ottawa – 2015 Urban Design Award Winner We are proud and delighted to announce that Winston Square has won a City of Ottawa 2015 Urban Design Award of Merit in the ‘Public Places and Urban Spaces’ category. Constructed on a...
Blog, Streetscape, Urban Planning, Urban space
Trees are a welcome sight in a city. They provide shade, beauty and reduce the heat that collects in concreted areas. In an urban setting, soil to grow them is a rare commodity. Streets, sidewalks, buildings and parking swallow potential surface planting area....
Blog, Commercial space design, Landscape Architecture, Mixed use urban space design, Public spaces, Retail, Urban space
Mature landscapes Client: City Gate Corporation Preston Square received the 2007 Ottawa Urban Awards “special jury award”. Douglas Associates Landscape Architects was the design consultant for this project, from concept to completion. The jury singled out this...
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The reconstruction of Bronson Avenue is part of the Ottawa on the Move initiative, a push to effect roadwork and bridge repair, sidewalk upgrades, sewer and culvert improvements and cycling infrastructure investment across Ottawa. These projects are being accelerated...