By Megan Gillis, Ottawa Sun, May 28, 2014
The National Capital Commission hosted a "blue-skying" session Tuesday to drum
up ideas to turn the riverfront along the Sir John A. Macdonald Pkwy. into a
"linear park" that could be inspired by examples from Chicago to Quebec City.It
will continue to be a "treasured green space," said NCC CEO Mark Kristmanson who
expected dozens of people - members of community groups, cycling advocates,
naturalists and City of Ottawa staff were among the invited - to to suggest ways
increase to boost access to the Ottawa River shoreline and create activities
that would draw more people to the 9 km corridor between Preston St. and Carling
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