Adam: At last, the ByWard Market renewal will soon be underway

By: Mohammed Adam, Ottawa Citizen

It has been three years since city council laid out a blueprint to transform the ByWard Market. But if you thought the rejuvenation of the historic commercial and entertainment district had been forgotten, the city has news for you.

Concept art from the ByWard Market Public Realm Plan: a pedestrianized William Street. PHOTO BY CITY OF OTTAWA

Work should begin next year on the first part of the $129-million ByWard Market Public Realm Plan on four priority areas identified by the city: William Street streetscaping; Market Square streetscaping; York Street; and the parking garage on Clarence Street. Amanda Mullins, manager of the ByWard Market public realm office, says the city has provided $2.6 million to begin a detailed design of the streetscaping, to set the stage for construction next year.

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