If you've made the trip to downtown Ottawa recently, you've likely noticed the desolate streets and empty storefronts. In a post-COVID-19 city, many of us will continue working from home, reducing the need for office space, van Rutten said. (Harry Choi)"The need for the office space is less about a stationary workspace, but more about a collaborative space and meeting space," explained van Rutten. The pandemic has also put the spotlight on the importance of green space, especially in dense areas. Urban planner Sheena Jardine-Olade suggests giving life to Ottawa’s “nighttime economy” by finding ways to use office buildings, storefronts and green space around the clock.

Source: CBC News January 26, 2021 11:15 UTC