By Mohammed Adam, Ottawa Citizen, December 30, 2014 Next year will be a testing
time for the National Capital Commission as it takes another stab at developing
LeBreton Flats. The first attempt was such a failure the NCC cannot simply
afford a similar outcome — and John Baird, the minister responsible, is
confident the federal agency will get it right this time.

With the old blueprint discarded in favour of a more dynamic vision, Baird
believes the RFP could produce outstanding ideas for development. But if none is
forthcoming, the NCC will not build anything just for the sake of it. via
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